{"product_id":"cooking-basics-for-dummies-isbn-9781119696773","title":"Cooking Basics For Dummies","description":"\u003cb\u003eGet started cooking now \u003ci\u003ewith Cooking Basics For Dummies, 5\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e Edition!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003eAre you looking to dig yourself out of microwave dinners and learn the ropes of home cooking? \u003ci\u003eCooking Basics For Dummies, 5\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e Edition\u003c\/i\u003e takes the intimidation out of cooking and helps you start cultivating your culinary prowess in no time. From learning fundamental cooking techniques like dicing, chopping, and saut?ing to creating delicious, easy-to-follow recipes, you'll discover how to cook up crowd-pleasing meals the whole family will enjoy—all without breaking a sweat!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEven if you've never cracked an egg, this friendly, practical guide gives you all the ingredients to become a superior home cook. In plain English, it explains step-by-step how to master popular cooking techniques, such as dicing vegetables, hard boiling an egg, making quick and delicious sauces, planning menus, stocking your pantry, and so much more.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ePacked with more than 150 easy-to-follow recipes for every meal of the day, from mouth-watering mains to sumptuous sides to delectable desserts\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHelps you master grilling, slow cooking, baking, roasting, pressure cooking, and more\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes tips on adapting meals to meet the latest dietary trends, such as low-sugar, low-sodium, low-fat, plant-based, and vegetarian diets\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCovers shopping at farmer's markets and buying organic foods\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eCooking Basics For Dummies, 5\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e edition\u003c\/i\u003e is for every beginner cook or polished chef looking for a refresher on breathing new life into home-cooked meals.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr\u003eP.S. If you think this book seems familiar, you’re probably right. The Dummies team updated the cover and design to give the book a fresh feel, but the content is the same as the previous release of \u003ci\u003eCooking Basics For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e (9781118922316). The book you see here shouldn’t be considered a new or updated product. But if you’re in the mood to learn something new, check out some of our other books. We’re always writing about new topics! \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntroduction 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1: Getting Started with Cooking 5\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1: Cooking with Confidence 7\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: Investing in the Essential Tools 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: The Bare Necessities: Stocking Your Pantry and Fridge 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2: Know Your Techniques 61\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: The Cutting Edge: Working with Knives 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: Boiling, Poaching, and Steaming 81\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6: Simply Sautéing 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7: Braising and Stewing: Slow and Seductive 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8: Roasting Poultry, Meats, and Veggies 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9: Coals and Coils: Grilling and Broiling 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10: Baking Basics 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3: Expand Your Repertoire 195\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11: Conquering Breakfast 197\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12: Super Soups and Savory Salads 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13: From Sides to Mains: Great Grains and Pastas 247\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14: Making Sensational Sauces: Fear No More 269\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 15: Delectable Desserts 285\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4: Now You’re Cooking! Real Menus for Real Life 303\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 16: Taking It Easy with One-Pot Meals 305\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 17: Making More (and Better) for Less 319\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 18: Going Global with Asian and Mediterranean Dishes 331\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 19: Quick Picks: Cooking with Fewer Ingredients 353\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 20: Summertime Soirees 365\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 21: Feeding Holiday Hordes: Festive Winter Menus 379\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 5: The Part of Tens 399\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 22: Ten Ways to Think Like a Chef 401\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 23: Ten Common Cooking Myths 405\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix A: Glossary of 100 (Plus)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCommon Cooking Terms 409\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix B: Common Substitutions, Abbreviations, and Equivalents 417\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 425\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBryan Miller\u003c\/b\u003e is a food and wine writer and a former restaurant critic for \u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e. 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