Basic Cooking For Dummies, Third Edition digs you out of microwave dinners and tipping delivery persons and propels you with all the ingredients you need toward becoming a superior home cook. This hands-on guide shows you the fun and easy way to prepare meals all your guests will love, from die-hard vegetarians to the most passionate meat eaters. You?ll be able to handle boiling, poaching, steaming, braising, grilling, and other essential techniques, making it easy to master: Stirring up sensational soups Perfecting the art of the egg Dressing up salads to impress Creating wonderful pasta dishes One-stop one-pot meals Satisfying your sweet tooth with desserts Cooking for your boss Making the most of leftovers Meals for the most special occasions
Packed with over 150 tempting, hassle-free recipes that will satisfy every palette, as well as advice on supplying, organizing, and budgeting your kitchen, you?ll have all the know-how to become a culinary expert and possess the elusive key to anyone?s stomach!