Instructions on how to make poached eggs are right there on page 56. This cookbook is so different from any other one i've seen. No more canned soups for my family!

The photos are especially helpful for the novice cook. No condescending language. Very good for a real beginner.

I am so thankful somebody took the time to break down the basics in this book. Since home econ is not being taught in high school & parents are not teaching their kids to cook, this book fills a void.

There are enough pictures to instruct a young cook what the dish should look like when being cooked. There are great pictures with every recipe and they're pretty much foolproof. The pictures show baked mac & cheese (with extra cheese, never go ba...  Read More

The kindle edition is not user friendly at all. Don't confuse basic with beginner.

Save your money and get another cookbook instead - america's test kitchen series or wiley's the professional chef are good alternatives. It is a pain to navigate between recipes and when you click on a recipe, it jumps to that recipe (good) the flavor...  Read More