Essential Tools, Tips & Techniques for the Home Cook: A Professional Chef Reveals the Secrets to Better Cooking

This book brings technique and tool mastery in this hybrid cookbook and kitchen knowledge reference. Author Michelle Doll provides information, recommendations, and exceptional recipes in each chapter. Helpful diagrams explain how tools impact food, such as pie dough baking and croissant flakiness. Readers will learn about the best utensils and how to use them to make exceptional food.

The book features reviews of the best skillets, Dutch ovens, cookie sheets, mixers, and more. For example, learn how to properly grease and use a dark-colored sheet pan for baked dishes and why a lighter colored sheet is better for cookies. With a perfect blend of fresh kitchen science and delicious recipes, everyday home cooks will love this book. It includes 65 recipes and 65 photos.

(This book may contain a sharpie mark on the top or bottom edge and may show mild signs of shelfwear.)