How To Boil Water

* Shows beginning cooks how to do just what the title implies-and a lot more-without a hint of intimidations.

* Features classic comfort foods such as no-flip fried eggs and soul-soothing grilled cheese for one and bolder, ethnic recipes like Tacos Picadillo and Southeast Asian Beef Salad.

* Exquisite photography and Food Network recipes, both inspire and build the confidence needed to make every dish a success.

* Hundreds of must-know hints, tips and short-cuts for those new to the kitchen.