Stuff Every Cook Should Know

The latest in Quirk's best-selling Stuff series, Stuff Every Cook Should Know is as indispensable to cooks as a good sturdy knife-and just as sharp. Compact enough to fit on the smallest shelf or countertop, this sous-chef-in-a-book tells how to make a meal plan, how to use common ingredient substitutions, how to throw a dinner party, how to organize your kitchen, and much more. It's a pocket-sized problem solver that makes a great gift for seasoned culinary artists, novice chefs, and anyone who loves to cook.