For the guy who thinks home cooking means presenting take-out in serving
dishes instead of straight from the container, here's a crash course in
taking control of the kitchen. Sixty-five killer, easy-to-make recipes
cover every hour of the day (or night)from full-blown meals such as a
chopped cobb salad, perfectly cooked steak, and a side of mashed
potatoes to Chocolate Cherry Brownies. Snack for the big game?
Chili-powder popcorn. Second date? Go for the baked Brie. Sound advice
guides the uninitiated through the kitchen basics and not-so-basics with
tips such as how to get the best cut of meat, which tools are really
necessary (and which are not), and what to drink with each meal. Who
knew Home Ec could be so manly?