Just the Basics Cookbook - by Christina Hitchcock (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Build your culinary confidence with this essential cookbook

Discover the key ingredients for success in the kitchen with How to Cook: Basic Cookbook. An indispensable reference for new home chefs, this book helps you create a well-stocked kitchen and get cooking with 40 beginner-friendly recipes.

What sets this cooking book apart:

• Cooking 101--Get ready to start slicing and sauteing with a rundown of must-have equipment along with tips for reading recipes, preparing your workspace, and more.
• Flavor profiles--Learn to assemble delicious dishes thanks to a detailed explanation of the five basic tastes and lessons in building balanced flavors and textures.
• 40 delectable recipes--Put your newfound knowledge to the test with a range of simple yet satisfying recipes that will have you cooking everything from Creamy Risotto to Soy Ginger Scallops with confidence.

Sharpen your culinary skills and learn how to prepare tasty meals with How to Cook: Basic Cookbook.

Review Quotes

"Christina has put together a cookbook that's so much more than a cookbook... it's like having your own cooking instructor! She makes every cooking term simple and accessible and then shows you the perfect recipe to master your new skill. Perfect for beginner cooks or anyone ready to level up their techniques." --Katie Shaw, recipe developer and cookbook author

"This cookbook is so thorough and helpful in the kitchen. From the different tastes to delicious desserts, this cookbook has everything a person could want." --Lynn Polito, lynnswayoflife.com

"This is a fantastic starter cookbook for beginner cooks or anyone looking to up their basic recipe game. Christina's recipes are easy to follow and delicious, but the informational sections are why I love this book so much. She not only tells you how to make the recipe but teaches the techniques being used. This book is loaded with tips and information that'll help make anyone a great home cook!" --Julie Kotzbach, creator of Bread Booze Bacon

About the Author

CHRISTINA HITCHCOCK is the creator and owner of the popular food blog It Is a Keeper (www.itisakeeper.com). Her passion is sharing quick and easy recipes for busy families using easy-to-find, everyday ingredients. Her award-winning recipes have been featured on television, in national magazines, and on numerous websites.