| Foreword.
Introduction.
Part I: Go On In — It’s Only the Kitchen.
Chapter 1: Cooking with Confidence.
Chapter 2: Gathering the Tools You Need.
Chapter 3: The Bare Necessities: Stocking Your Pantry.
Part II: Know Your Techniques.
Chapter 4: Boiling, Poaching, and Steaming.
Chapter 5: Sautéing.
Chapter 6: Braising and Stewing: Now That’s Home Cookin’.
Chapter 7: The House Sure Smells Good: Roasting.
Chapter 8: Coals and Coils: Grilling and Broiling.
Chapter 9: Creating Sensational Sauces.
Part III: Expand Your Repertoire.
Chapter 10: The Amazing Egg.
Chapter 11: Stirring Up Soup-er Homemade Soups.
Chapter 12: All Dressed Up: Salads and Dressings.
Chapter 13: Pastamania.
Chapter 14: One-Pot Meals.
Chapter 15: Sweet Somethings.
Part IV: Now You’re Cooking! Real Menus for Real Life.
Chapter 16: Champagne Dishes on a Beer Budget.
Chapter 17: Honey, I’m Bringing the Boss Home for Dinner . . . .
Chapter 18: Cook Once, Eat Thrice: Making the Most of Leftovers.
Part V: Special Occasions.
Chapter 19: Summertime Soiree.
Chapter 20: Super Bowl Buffet.
Chapter 21: Thanksgiving Dinner.
Part VI: The Part of Tens.
Chapter 22: Ten Common Cooking Disasters and How to Deal with Them.
Chapter 23: Ten Ways to Think Like a Chef.
Appendix A: Glossary of 100 (Plus) Common Cooking Terms.
Appendix B: Common Substitutions, Abbreviations, and Equivalents.
Index.
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