In this collection of foolproof recipes, Ina brings readers’ cooking know-how to the next
level by answering questions, teaching techniques, and explaining her process right in
the margin of each recipe—it’s as if she’s in the kitchen by your side guiding you
through the recipe. When you make her Cauliflower Toasts with prosciutto and
Gruyère, she shows you the best way to cut a cauliflower into perfect florets without

getting them all over the kitchen (from the stem end, with the head turned upside-
down!) and when making her Red Wine–Braised Short Ribs, Ina shares a fantastic tip

for keeping your stovetop clean (roast the short ribs in the oven rather than browning
them in a pan on the stove!). You’ll discover dozens more ingenious tips and shortcuts
throughout, such as how to set up an elegant home bar, how to peel two heads of
garlic quickly, how to use a paring knife to create a pro-worthy pattern on her decadent
Chocolate Chevron Cake, and the key to making unbelievably creamy Truffled
Scrambled Eggs (add the eggs to the skillet before the butter melts—who knew?!).
Both beginners and advanced cooks will love this book filled with new dishes that will
become part of your repertoire and practical cooking advice that will give you more
confidence in the kitchen. Your friends and family will be so impressed!

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