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How to Cook for Beginners: An Easy Cookbook for Learning the Basics (Spiral Bound)

How to Cook for Beginners: An Easy Cookbook for Learning the Basics (Spiral Bound)

Biographical Note: GWYN NOVAK is a professional chef and instructor who owns the cooking school No Thyme to Cook. She has been cooking and writing about food for more than...

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Biographical Note:
GWYN NOVAK is a professional chef and instructor who owns the cooking school No Thyme to Cook. She has been cooking and writing about food for more than 25 years.

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" This book would make Julia Child smile. Gwyn teaches all the basic techniques, along with relevant recipes, giving the reader delicious culinary exercises. How to Cook for Beginners is a must-have for those setting up a new kitchen or those who love to learn more and more about food. Flip through this book and I promise that, in no time, you'll be putting on an apron, pulling out the pots and pans, and preparing scrumptious meals for families and friends." --John Shields, author of Chesapeake Bay Cooking and The New Chesapeake Kitchen

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"Gwyn Novak has written a clear and engaging book that I was really impressed with and enjoyed. For anyone who wants to make entertaining at home less stressful and more fun, or just get something delicious on the table more easily on those crazy busy midweek nights, she's the companion you need." --Robert Wiedmaier, Michelin-starred chef and owner-chef of 10 restaurants

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"There is no one more trusting and qualified to guide you through proper cooking techniques, tricks, and industry insider tips than Chef Gwyn Novak. Cooking from this book gives you immediate peace of mind--not only for novices just starting out, but for seasoned culinary cooks as well. This well thought out book will keep you organized and engaged for years and years!" --Chef David Guas, chef/owner of Bayou Bakery Coffee Bar & Eatery, host of American Grilled on the Travel Channel

Publisher Marketing:

Never feel intimidated in the kitchen again.

This beginner's cookbook turns confusion into confidence, one easy recipe at a time. With over 25 years as a chef-instructor, author Gwyn Novak delivers clear, relatable instruction that makes learning to cook both doable and rewarding.

What this book offers:

  • Essential skills: Master foundational techniques--dicing, broiling, pan-cooking--that apply to any recipe
  • Confident preparation: From tool guides and pantry planning to safety tips, prep becomes second nature
  • Easy and versatile cooking: Over 30 accessible, palate-pleasing recipes--from quick breakfasts to vibrant mains and sweet desserts

Learn to cook, not just follow directions. Reclaim your mealtime confidence and find joy in every dish with How to Cook for Beginners.




Contributor Bio:Novak, Gwyn

GWYN NOVAK is a professional chef and instructor who owns the cooking school No Thyme to Cook. She has been cooking and writing about food for more than 25 years.

Author: Novak, Gwyn
Publisher: Callisto
Binding: Paperback
Pub Date: November 19, 2019
BISAC: Cooking|Methods|Quick & Easy|Cooking|Reference
Subjects: Cooking|Cookbooks
ISBN: 9781641529310
ASIN: B09DJ4W5G8ISBN
SKU: SP-9781641529310

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