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How incredible would it be to reach into the pantry, open up the fridge, and after a quick moment’s thought know that you can pull together a memorable meal without a recipe? 

Phyllis Good, creator of the best-selling Fix-It and Forget-It series, returns with the revolutionary No Recipe? No Problem! (Storey Publishing), a new book empowering home cooks to wing it in the kitchen, providing everything you need to make no-fuss meals while skipping the hassle of reading a bunch of detailed instructions.

The book is organized by chapter, with each providing realistic, down-to-earth directions for how to eventually need none at all. You’ll get familiar with the tools and culinary staples that you’ll want readily available in your cooking space and all you need to know about marrying flavors and substituting ingredients. Soon you’ll be inspired to create your own masterpiece with freedom and flair. 

Necessary starting points, like preparation, cooking times and temperatures, are taught with highly accessible cheat sheets that cover everything from meats to vegetables to grains. In contrast, personal anecdotes from Good’s Cooking Circle open readers to the secret garden of favorite techniques that have helped take dishes from drab to delightful. There are some gems in here that you likely won’t find anywhere else. Lastly, to keep things simple and sweet, you’ll receive a set of charts that provide a solid foundation for making do with what you have on hand. 

GAIN CONFIDENCE TO DREAM UP SOMETHING DELICIOUS

If you’re scared to start, don’t be. 

“Cooking without recipes may sound intimidating, but Phyllis Good offers the confidence and techniques you need to cook great food without tablespoons and cup measurements,” says Kathy Gunst, coauthor of Rage Baking and resident chef for NPR’s Here and Now. “Learning to cook by instinct is the best lesson of all.”

With No Recipe? No Problem! readers gain the confidence to dream up something delicious with both a personal touch and professional tricks of the trade. 

Says the author, “My commitment is to make it possible for everyone to cook who would like to, even if they have too little time or too little confidence.” 

Genre: Nonfiction, Potpourri
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