So this book is for you if you've been cooking for a long time, for it will bring you new cooking knowledge and ideas. And this book is for you if you're just staring out cooking, or are ready to take that next step into really knowing this most delightful of endeavers. We start a visual guide to the pantry, describing and explaining a key choice of ingredients from peppercorns, oils, and vinegars, to pasta and beans, vanilla beans and honey. A stock of good, basic ingredients will help you cook well, and for those on a budget, this section will ensure that bad buys are kept to a minimum and that correct storage will prevent waste. Next, we offer advice on saving money as you set up or improve your kitchen. A portfolio of essential Techniques forms a vital reference source. The Master Recipes are designed to be your keys to even better cooking, allowing you to utilize a wide range of essential cooking skills. Last but not least, there is the Recipe Repertoire, a collection of our favorite recipes that we hope will become yours too. Enjoy Cooking Essentials, your companion on the never-ending road to more cooking knowledge and better cooking