Six Cookbooks Every Beginner Should Own
Want to learn how to cook―but first you’ve gotta figure out how to boil water? Try these volumes―hand-picked by REAL SIMPLE. REAL LIFE. food expert Nathan Lyon.
Culinary Artistry by Andrew Dornenburg and Karen Page
$30, amazon.com
Says Nathan, “This book encompasses what I feel most home cooks want to know, which is ‘How do I use the ingredients I already
have in my kitchen, and what do I pair with those foods?’ I take it with me everywhere.”
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