Its everything
Im a chef. Stuck for an idea? Look something up in this and start modifying, feeling safe youve got a solid base. These are recipes that work and are so well laid out, you can make most of them just by paying attention to the detailed instructions, no matter your skill level.
If you want to start cooking, this is the place to start. All the basics are covered and more than that, there are sections explaining how and why you do what you do.
My mom had this book on her shelf when I was a kid and my first cookies may have ended up as birds food but they were from this book (it wasnt the recipes fault). If you cook, or want to, or have to make a dinner for someone and have no idea what youre doing, Joy of Cooking will help.
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