Cooking Basics For Dummies

Get started cooking now with Cooking Basics For Dummies,5th Edition!Are you looking to dig yourself out of microwave dinners andlearn the ropes of home cooking? Cooking Basics For Dummies,5th Edition takes the intimidation out of cookingand 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'lldiscover how to cook up crowd-pleasing meals the whole family willenjoy--all without breaking a sweat!Even if you've never cracked an egg, this friendly, practicalguide gives you all the ingredients to become a superior home cook.In plain English, it explains step-by-step how to master popularcooking techniques, such as dicing vegetables, hard boiling an egg,making quick and delicious sauces, planning menus, stocking yourpantry, and so much more.* Packed with more than 150 easy-to-follow recipes for every mealof the day, from mouth-watering mains to sumptuous sides todelectable desserts* Helps you master grilling, slow cooking, baking, roasting,pressure cooking, and more* Includes tips on adapting meals to meet the latest dietarytrends, such as low-sugar, low-sodium, low-fat, plant-based, andvegetarian diets* Covers shopping at farmer's markets and buying organicfoodsCooking Basics For Dummies, 5th edition is forevery beginner cook or polished chef looking for a refresher onbreathing new life into home-cooked meals.