Easy To Use Beginners First Cook

Cooking is an everyday skill that anyone can master. Teaching techniques with step by steps and practical examples, the 140 recipes in this beginner’s cookbook include well-known classics that will help build a basic repertoire, such as Fish Pie, Spaghetti with Meatballs, Baked Mushroom Risotto, Macaroni with Four Cheeses, Seafood Gumbo, Chicken Fajitas, Chilli Con Carne, Fruit Crumble, and Lemon Surprise Pudding. Each recipe contains minimal ingredients, and all the techniques are explained and illustrated with step-by-step photographs. Recipes have been selected to teach a wide range of skills, such as marinating, poaching, frying, grilling, roasting and casseroling. The extensive introduction helps you understand kitchen basics such as stocking the store cupboard, choosing essential equipment, menu planning, budgeting and hygiene. With over 800 photographs, this 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.