Cookbook Review: Saving Dinner Basics-How to Cook Even If You Don't Know How

From Leanne Ely, author of Saving Dinner comes a great companion book to those that want to get started cooking more meals at home but don't know where to begin. Ely highlights basics such as Equipping the Kitchen (tools of the trade), Pantry Primer (what items to always have on hand), How to Pick Produce, Poultry and Other Meat and cooking method basics like slicing, dicing, sauteeing and simmering. She also talks about how to take advantage of your kitchen assistants by using those small appliances that may be collecting dust in your cabinet like your food processor, blender or slowcooker.

Included is the section that includes simple-to-prepare recipes that have high flavor appeal like Italian Chef Salad, Chicken Spinach Salad, Creamy Mexican Cooked Pork Stew, Japanes Noodle Dinner and some yummy desserts like Blueberry Crumble or Fake It Key Lime Pie.

Check out this primer if you're a little unsure in the kitchen and you'll be on your way to making delicious meals your whole family can enjoy.