How to Cook

"How to Cook" does not assume any prior cooking instruction or skills but, rather, guides the reader through the entire cooking process with simple explanations in ordinary language. In this sophistication of even adamant noncooks in today's food-obsessed climate while he sticks to an unfussy, straightforward approach that made the original such a hit. Home cooks will learn everything they need to know for years' worth of fabulous meals, from how to decipher recipe measurements to how to fry an egg or steam a lobster. Written with Sokolov's trademark wit and wisdom. "How to Cook" is an invaluable kitchen classic you'll turn to again and again.