The ultimate everyday cookbook you'll turn to again and again. Like
her mentor Julia Child, Sara Moulton believes that with the right
guidance anyone can become a good cook. After all, great home cooking is
in the details. Having the proper tools, understanding temperature and
cooking time, and knowing how to balance flavors are simple skills that
elevate everyday meals. In Sara Moulton's Home Cooking 101, Sara
teaches readers how to a make good dish taste even better. This
invaluable guide is packed with essential techniques, expert tips, and
practical advice to sharpen your sense of taste and cultivate confidence
in the kitchen. With wit and wisdom, Sara guide readers through the
fundamentals, then offers 150 hit recipes to illustrate, step-by-step,
the time-tested methods that make each so delicious. You'll learn to
navigate your stove, season like a pro, and add umami to a dish while
discovering new ideas for weeknight dinners. A stellar cast of guest
chefs -- including Rick Bayless, Amanda Cohen, Hiroko Shimbo, Jacques
Torres, Joanne Chang, and Marc Vetri -- also contribute favorite recipes
and in-depth lessons on everything from successful stir-frying to
choosing the right steaks. Approachable for beginners and inspiring for
home cooks of all levels, this is a cookbook you'll want to keep handy
on your kitchen shelf.