Didn't pay much attention in that home economics class in high school? Family didn't eat in all that often? Absolute Beginner's Guide to Cooking covers all of the kitchen basics readers missed growing up, taking them from bumbling water burner to competent cook quickly and easily. This book explains the essentials of cooking, including how-to instructions, lists of foods to keep in the pantry, and utensils to have on hand to make any meal...