{"product_id":"cooking-basics-for-dummies-9781119696773","title":"Cooking Basics for Dummies","description":"\u003cb\u003eGet started cooking now \u003ci\u003ewith Cooking Basics For Dummies, 5\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e Edition \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003eAre you looking to dig yourself out of microwave dinners and learn the ropes of home cooking? \u003ci\u003eCooking Basics For Dummies, 5\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e Edition\u003c\/i\u003e takes the intimidation out of cooking and helps you start cultivating your culinary prowess in no time. From learning fundamental cooking techniques like dicing, chopping, and saut?ing to creating delicious, easy-to-follow recipes, you'll discover how to cook up crowd-pleasing meals the whole family will enjoy--all without breaking a sweat \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEven if you've never cracked an egg, this friendly, practical guide gives you all the ingredients to become a superior home cook. In plain English, it explains step-by-step how to master popular cooking techniques, such as dicing vegetables, hard boiling an egg, making quick and delicious sauces, planning menus, stocking your pantry, and so much more.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003ePacked with more than 150 easy-to-follow recipes for every meal of the day, from mouth-watering mains to sumptuous sides to delectable desserts\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHelps you master grilling, slow cooking, baking, roasting, pressure cooking, and more\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIncludes tips on adapting meals to meet the latest dietary trends, such as low-sugar, low-sodium, low-fat, plant-based, and vegetarian diets\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCovers shopping at farmer's markets and buying organic foods\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eCooking Basics For Dummies, 5\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e edition\u003c\/i\u003e is for every beginner cook or polished chef looking for a refresher on breathing new life into home-cooked meals.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr\u003eP.S. If you think this book seems familiar, you're probably right. The Dummies team updated the cover and design to give the book a fresh feel, but the content is the same as the previous release of \u003ci\u003eCooking Basics For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e (9781118922316). The book you see here shouldn't be considered a new or updated product. But if you're in the mood to learn something new, check out some of our other books. We're always writing about new topics\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBryan Miller\u003c\/b\u003e is a food and wine writer and a former restaurant critic for \u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e. He has written and cowritten a number of books. \u003cb\u003eMarie Rama\u003c\/b\u003e is a food writer, recipe developer, and coauthor of \u003ci\u003eGrilling For Dummies.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"For Dummies","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50726369460498,"sku":"9781119696773","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_5a2c30db-1115-4898-a634-c07083a074ef.jpg?v=1734865333","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/cooking-basics-for-dummies-9781119696773","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}