*Ebook Edition - PDF Download* Want a paperback copy? Purchase now on Amazon The secret to becoming a good cook is knowing the fundamental techniques. Do you ever look at a recipe and wonder why or how to do something, and question if you are skilled enough to cook it? Master the six basic techniques: roast, sauté, braise, stew, fry, and grill, and you will be able to cook any recipe! These are the basic techniques taught to culinary students and restaurant cooks around the world–simplified for you to take the guesswork out of it. Once you learn these fundamentals and cook through the recipes, you will truly be able to cook anything at home. I wrote this book for anyone who, like my 21-year-old self, might feel intimidated by cooking. This is a straightforward, easy guide to the basic fundamentals of cooking. After reading through and cooking from this book, you will know all six fundamental techniques of cooking and be able to roast, saute, braise, stew, fry, and grill. You will also learn about all the essential items needed in a kitchen, and you will become a pro at knife skills! This isn’t just a cookbook, but a crash course in cooking. You will learn not only through science and recipes, but also through in-depth video tutorials that show you step by step of each technique and recipe. Whether you are new to cooking, or someone wanting to hone their skills, by the end of this book, you will have mastered the fundamental techniques. Included in this book:

• In-depth methodology of the six fundamental techniques of cooking
• List of essential and optional cooking equipment, plus links for purchasing
• 19 detailed recipes
• 25 video tutorials, including one for each recipe