Chapter 1. The Basic of Getting Started.

You'll find measuring help, all about pots and pans and knives.

Chapter 2. Beef and Pork Main Dishes.

Hamburgers, meat loaf, steak, pork chops and ham.

Chapter 3. Poultry and Seafood Main Dishes.

Chicken breasts, stir-fry, fried chicken, scallops and shrimp.

Chapter 4. Pasta and Meatless Main Dishes.

Lasagna, quesadillas, wraps, soups and eggs.

Chapter 5. On the Side.

Breads, salads, vegetables.

Chapter 6. Snacks and Desserts.

Dips, appetizers, smoothies, shortcake and brownie cake.

Chapter 7. Beyond the Basics.

You're ready for stocking the pantry, food safety and tablesetting.

Glossary of Ingredients.

Glossary of Cooking Terms and Techniques.

Understanding restaurant Menus.

Helpful Nutrition Information.

Metric Conversion Chart.

Index.

Check It Out For Confident Cooking:

Thanksgiving Dinner.

Do-Ahead Vegetable Lasagna Dinner.

Vegetable Preparations.

Common Preparations Techniques.

Twelve Terrific Herbs and Top Five Spices.

About Pasta.

About Salad Greens.

Yields and Equivalents.

Substitutions.