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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Cooking Basics

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This new and updated edition of "The Complete Idiot's Guide to Cooking Basics" features more than 150 idiot-proof recipes for cooks of all skill ranges. In addition to great recipes, wondercook Ronnie Fein gives the low-down on everything culinary--from cooking techniques to getting organized to shopping tips.

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Canonical title: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Cooking Basics

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Genres: Nonfiction, Food & Cooking
DDC/MDS: 641.5 — Applied science & technology Home economics & family management Food, Cooking & Recipes / Meals, Picnics Cooking; cookbooks
LCC: TX652 .F45 — Technology Home economics Home economics Cooking
BISAC: CKB COOKING General
CKB COOKING Reference

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Languages: English
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Published: 1995
Genres: Nonfiction, Food & Cooking
DDC/MDS: 641.5
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