Cooking for dummies

Is your idea of a home-cooked meal a frozen dinner, macaroni and cheese from a box, or a pizza? Well, don't let your phobia of cooking keep you out of the kitchen. With "Cooking For Dummies™ " as your guide, you'll find quick answers to all your cooking dilemmas. This book is filled with time-saving tips and techniques, money-saving strategies, and more than 150 easy-to-prepare recipes! Inside, you'll discover how to:

Grill, roast, braise, and sauté like a pro

Create vegetarian dishes with favor and zest

Impress your friends and family by creating elegant (but easy-to-prepare) dishes

Find foolproof ways to fix your cooking mistakes

Organize your kitchen so that everything is accessible

Use your appliances, utensils, and gadgets

Mix, measure, and substitute ingredients in your recipes

Make a dazzling dinner out of what you've got in your pantry

Keep your budget intact while shopping at the market