How to be a BAD cook - (Home Guide) 2nd Edition by Ruth H Finnegan (Paperback)

About the Book

A refreshingly fun and forgiving guide to cooking without perfectionism. Blending simple, adaptable recipes with quirky food history and practical kitchen tips, this book celebrates the joy of "good-bad" cooking.

Book Synopsis

THIS SECOND EDITION HAS BEEN COMPLETELY REVISED, LAYOUT AND CONTENT. IT ALSO HAS A NEW SECTION ON HONEY AS WELL AS FURTHER ADDITIONS.

How to Be a Bad Cook - The Ultimate Quick Guide by Ruth Finnegan is a joyful celebration of imperfect, down-to-earth cooking. With humor, warmth, and wisdom gained from years of trial and error, Ruth invites readers to embrace their "good-bad cook" side. This unique guide blends practical advice with entertaining insights into the history and culture of food, while offering a trove of accessible recipes and adaptable methods for everyday meals.

Filled with tips on everything from salvaging kitchen mishaps to preparing delicious emergency dishes, this book encourages cooks of all skill levels to ditch perfectionism and find joy in cooking for loved ones. Drawing on her Irish roots, global culinary experiences, and cherished family recipes, Ruth offers not just a collection of recipes but a heartfelt message: cooking isn't about impressing others; it's about nourishing and enjoying life with those around you.

A perfect pick for busy cooks, fans of culinary history, or anyone who appreciates a bit of humor in the kitchen, How to Be a Bad Cook will leave you smiling and inspired to create delicious memories, one "good-bad" meal at a time.

Review Quotes

Maria Paula Castellanos Monroy

401 reviews10 followers

June 7, 2024

An extraordinary book to learn and have fun!

I have never felt so much peace in accepting that I have been a bad cook all my life and I must admit that nothing motivated me more than finding a book for those who are clumsy in the kitchen. Taking the weight off my shoulders of being obligated to be a good cook is one of the best things that ever happened to me and then finding a book that doesn't promise that you will be the best chef in the world was the first step to motivate me for the first time in my life to learn about cooking, without any high expectations but just for fun and to reconnect with the art of cooking anything! Although this book is an extensive introduction to cooking, it is an introduction to understanding that food is an experience that should connect with our senses, even connect with our memories and recollections. Food and dishes are not born just for the sake of it, but have a story behind them that brings discoveries, traditions, culture, effort and above all love, no matter what you cook and regardless of the result you get, it is an experience that must connect with our senses. If you are looking for a text that goes beyond the traditional recipes, this is for you, if you are willing to find that recipes need an extra pinch of love over those of salt then you have found the right book. This text is fun, exciting, informative and above all didactic, don't expect to find a traditional book. I could not be more grateful to have found this treasure that allowed me to go through many emotions through the palate, a text that allowed me to remember the most delicious dishes that my grandmother used to make me and replicate them with the heart and not with the desire to obtain a perfect result. This book should be the methodology used to teach cooking!