How to Cook Everything: The Basics — The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to Cooking
Learn to cook with confidence through this bestselling beginner-friendly cookbook by renowned food expert Mark Bittman. Designed for home cooks of every level, How to Cook Everything: The Basics makes mastering essential cooking techniques simple, practical, and enjoyable.
Packed with more than 1,000 step-by-step photographs and 185 foundational recipes, this visual guide teaches everything from chopping vegetables and roasting meats to preparing soups, grains, seafood, desserts, and complete everyday meals.
Clear instructions, helpful tips, and detailed photo demonstrations guide you through every stage of cooking, making it feel like Mark Bittman is right beside you in the kitchen. Whether you’re learning how to crack an egg, recognize perfect doneness, cook grains, or build flavorful meals from scratch, this book turns intimidating techniques into easy everyday skills.
Inside you’ll discover:
• 185 essential recipes for everyday cooking
• More than 1,000 instructional photos
• Step-by-step guidance for beginners
• Smart cooking tips, techniques, and variations
• Easy lessons on grains, vegetables, seafood, pasta, and more
Practical, visually rich, and incredibly approachable, How to Cook Everything: The Basics is the perfect cookbook for anyone ready to become a more confident and capable home cook.
