The Complete Cookbook for Beginners: Essential Skills and Step-by-Step Techniques

by Katie Hale

Overview

Learn how to cook almost anything!

If you've never spent much time in the kitchen, preparing a whole meal can seem like a daunting task—but here's the secret: You only need to learn a few basic principles to get cooking. The Complete Cookbook for Beginners is your all-in-one reference for mastering the essential skills you need to cook and bake 101 easy, everyday recipes.

What sets this book apart from from other cookbooks for beginners:

• Tips for a working kitchen—Learn how to set up your kitchen quickly and affordably, with the tools and ingredients you'll actually use.
• The secrets of success—Find beginner's cookbook tips with advice such as when to flip your pancakes, how to melt chocolate evenly, or how to choose the best canned tomatoes.
• Opportunities to practice—Explore a wide range of recipes that are designed to help you try out your new skills, like sauteing and stir-frying.

Say goodbye to take-out and hello to homemade favorites with the ultimate guide to cooking for beginners.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781685397036
Publisher:	Callisto Publishing
Publication date:	04/05/2022
Pages:	252
Product dimensions:	7.75(w) x 9.50(h) x 0.87(d)

About the Author

KATIE HALE found her love of cooking as a teen and has continued that passion with food blogs and now the world of cookbooks. When not in the kitchen, she can be found watching superhero movies with her family or reading true crime novels.

Table of Contents

Introduction viii

Part 1 Kitchen Basics

Chapter 1 Getting Ready to Cook 3

Chapter 2 Building Your Kitchen Skills 37

Part 2 The Recipes

Chapter 3 Breakfast 65

Chapter 4 Soups and Sandwiches 85

Chapter 5 Meat 105

Chapter 6 Poultry 127

Chapter 7 Seafood 149

Chapter 8 Pasta, Noodles, and Grains 167

Chapter 9 Vegetables and Salads 189

Chapter 10 Desserts and Baking 207

Measurement Conversions 227

Resources 228

Index 229

Editorial Reviews

"Thank you, Katie, for putting out the cookbook that everyone needs! This cookbook teaches you everything you need to know about the kitchen and beyond. It's packed full of easy-to-make recipes that will make your mealtimes easier and more delicious. I can't wait to gift this new cookbook to every college grad and young cook I know." —Michele Brosius, owner and editor at Midlife Healthy Living

"Sometimes, you just need to go back to the basics. Katie's book was a wonderful way to fine-tune some basic culinary skills I hadn't perfected while learning new skills in the process. This book gave me simple fixes for everyday problems and will no doubt become a reference staple in my kitchen!" —Katie Femia, author at The Homespun Hydrangea and Tiny Vintage Kitchen

"This book really is a complete guide. I have tried to teach my daughter to cook, and she always gets lost. We made the recipes from the beginner cookbook, and she has found a love for cooking. She can't wait to cook and eat her way through the rest of the cookbook. Perfect for anyone who has always wanted to learn to cook but didn't know where to start!" —Debi, Our Wabi Sabi Life, Mama Loves to Eat

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