Helping everyday home cooks master the art of cooking with joy and confidenceTired of food blogs and cookbooks that look impressive but lack practicality? Find yourself Googling to figure things out while cooking? Could you pull a meal together with only the ingredients you have on hand?Introducing The Cook''s Book, your guide to mastering cooking with joy and confidence.More than just a collection of recipes, The Cook''s Book is your ultimate kitchen companion. Filled with engaging lessons, techniques, and strategies--as well as delicious go-to recipes, food and wine pairings, and a beginner bar cart guide--this resource teaches you what you need to know to create and share great food with the people you love every day.Learn how to:● add flavor to any dish● stock your pantry● care for your knives● make sauces and soups from scratch● cook flavorful, juicy meats● pick the perfect side dish● stock a basic bar cartPlus . . .● go-to recipes● must-have kitchen tools● flavor layering techniques● delicious food and wine pairings● sensible solutions to common problemsPerfect for graduates, newlyweds, new homeowners, and new parents, The Cook''s Book is everything you wish your mother had taught you (if she hadn''t also been brought up in a time of pricey packaged convenience foods and too-busy schedules). Strap on an apron and get ready for flavorful meals with fabulous company."An excellent resource that budding home cooks will turn to time and again."--Publishers Weekly starred review