Master essential kitchen skills with this pocket-sized cooking guide featuring nearly 50 sections of practical cooking tips, kitchen hacks, meal-planning advice, and techniques every home cook should know.

“A handy guide to the most important kitchen skills.” —BuzzFeed

In this pocket-sized culinary guide, James Beard Award–nominated food writer Joy Manning proves that you don't need expensive gadgets, fancy ingredients, or professional culinary training to become a better cook.

Learn the essential cooking techniques, kitchen tips, and everyday know-how that make preparing meals easier and more enjoyable. With dozens of themed sections, this approachable guide also covers meal planning, make-ahead meals, family cooking, and the basics of entertaining guests. Whether you're learning to cook for the first time or looking to sharpen your skills, this practical kitchen reference offers helpful advice for cooks of all experience levels.

• Build confidence in the kitchen with 50 themed sections of practical techniques, everyday cooking advice, and helpful kitchen know-how for beginners and beyond
• Learn a variety of skills like how to handle and sharpen knives, care for cast iron cookware, organize essential cooking tools, and more
• Discover helpful guidance on seasonings, spices, kitchen conversions, and swapping common ingredients
• Compact hardback format is perfect for easy reference or display in your home kitchen
• A thoughtful gift for beginner cooks, college students, first-apartment dwellers, seasoned home chefs, and anyone who wants to feel more confident and capable in the kitchen

Cook with more confidence and make food preparation a breeze with this pocket-sized guide that will make every meal more memorable.