Idiot's Guides : Cooking Basics

Cooking is an art and knowing how to master the many skills and techniques that normally only come from years of experience in the kitchen can be tough. However, with the right expert guidance, those skills can come easy, and cooking can be fun. __Idiot's Guides: Cooking Basics__ will help even the most inexperienced novice in the kitchen gain the skills necessary to cook nearly anything the right way. Packed full of step-by-step color photography and step-by-step lessons for over 80 classic recipes, __Idiot's Guides: Cooking Basics__ teaches you all the basic skills required to be successful in the kitchen and learn skills that will last a lifetime. The basics Breakfast Sauces and condiments Soups and stews Salads Beef and pork Poultry Seafood Pastas and grains Potatoes and beans Fruits and vegetables.