HOW TO COOK: FROM FIRST BASICS TO KITCHEN MASTER The cook's guide to baking, poaching, casseroling, steaming and roasting more than 140 tasty recipes
Bridget Jones
- Learn how to master the art of home cooking, with successful results every time.
- Understand kitchen basics such as stocking the store cupboard; choosing and using essential equipment; creative menu planning; how to budget to make the most of your ingredients; and effective kitchen hygiene.
- All the recipes are illustrated with clear step-by-step photography and include Macaroni with Four Cheeses, Seafood Gumbo, Chicken Fajitas, Chilli Con Carne, Fruit Crumble, and Lemon Surprise Pudding.
- Hints and tips throughout and suggested variations to ring the changes help the reader master new cooking skills with confidence.
Cooking is an everyday skill that anyone can master. The 150 recipes in this beginner's cookbook include well known classic that will help build a basic repertoire, such as Fish Pie, Spaghetti with Meatballs and Baked Mushroom Risotto.
Each recipe contains minimal ingredients, and all the techniques are explained and illustrated with practical photography.
Recipes have been selected to teach a wide range of skills, such as marinating, poaching, frying, grilling, roasting and casseroling.
The book is a must for everyone who wants to learn to cook with fresh ingredients, and who would like to eat healthier home-cooked meals.
About the Author: Bridget Jones has written over 50 books, and acted as a consultant on a number of major titles. She is a fitness instructor and has a keen interest in nutrition and how it can aid our health and wellbeing.
