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A thoroughly modern guide to becoming a better, faster, more creative cook, featuring fun, flavorful recipes anyone can make. “Surprising no one, Molly has written a book as smart, stylish, and entertaining as she is.”—Carla Lalli Music, author of Where Cooking Begins If you seek out, celebrate, and obsess over good food but lack the skills and confidence necessary to make it at home, you’ve just won a ticket to a life filled with supreme deliciousness. Cook This Book is a new kind of foundational cookbook from Molly Baz, who’s here to teach you absolutely everything she knows and equip you with the tools to become a better, more efficient cook. Molly breaks the essentials of cooking down to clear and uncomplicated recipes that deliver big flavor with little effort and a side of education, including dishes like Pastrami Roast Chicken with Schmaltzy Onions and Dill, Chorizo and Chickpea Carbonara, and of course, her signature Cae Sal. But this is not your average cookbook. More than a collection of recipes, Cook This Book teaches you the invaluable superpower of improvisation though visually compelling lessons on such topics as the importance of salt and how to balance flavor, giving you all the tools necessary to make food taste great every time. Throughout, you’ll encounter dozens of QR codes, accessed through the camera app on your smartphone, that link to short technique-driven videos hosted by Molly to help illuminate some of the trickier skills. As Molly says, “Cooking is really fun, I swear. You simply need to set yourself up for success to truly enjoy it.” Cook This Book will help you do just that, inspiring a new generation to find joy in the kitchen and take pride in putting a home-cooked meal on the table, all with the unbridled fun and spirit that only Molly could inspire.

Cook This Book: Techniques That Teach and Recipes to Repeat

In "Cook This Book," Molly Baz, a former associate food editor at Bon Appétit, shares her unique approach to cooking that emphasizes technique and repetition. Baz believes that anyone can become a confident cook by understanding the basic techniques and by practicing them regularly. The book is divided into three parts:

Part 1: Techniques

In this section, Baz covers the essential techniques that every home cook should know, such as how to properly chop vegetables, braise meat, and make a roux. She also includes tips on how to stock a pantry and how to choose the right cooking tools.

Part 2: Recipes

This section features 100 recipes that are designed to teach readers how to use the techniques they learned in Part 1. The recipes range from simple dishes, like a pan-fried egg, to more complex dishes, like a roast chicken. Each recipe is accompanied by clear instructions and step-by-step photos.

Part 3: Projects

This section includes longer, more challenging projects, such as making a sourdough starter or curing bacon. These projects are designed to help readers build their confidence in the kitchen and to learn new skills.

"Cook This Book" is a comprehensive guide to cooking that is perfect for both beginners and experienced cooks. Baz's clear instructions and engaging writing style make learning to cook fun and easy.

Here are some of the things that make "Cook This Book" unique:

• The focus on technique: Baz believes that anyone can become a confident cook by understanding the basic techniques and by practicing them regularly. The book includes clear instructions and step-by-step photos for all of the essential techniques.
• The repetition: Baz encourages readers to repeat the recipes in the book multiple times. This repetition helps readers to learn the techniques and to develop their skills.
• The variety of recipes: The book includes 100 recipes that range from simple dishes to more complex dishes. This variety ensures that there is something for everyone.
• The projects: The projects in the book are designed to challenge readers and to help them build their confidence in the kitchen.
• The writing style: Baz's clear instructions and engaging writing style make learning to cook fun and easy.

If you are looking for a comprehensive guide to cooking that is perfect for both beginners and experienced cooks, then "Cook This Book" is the book for you.