That's why we put together this list of beginner-friendly cookbooks, which are perfect for learning the basics, building a solid foundation, and setting up some big wins. Whether you're the one ...

A book full of flambe chapters won’t do much good if you haven’t learned to sauté. Don’t be ashamed of whipping up a few inedible disasters; with practice, you’ll get better.

That’s what dozens of bakers have told me when sharing their stories since I started covering the cookie beat. Just about anyone can follow a recipe, especially with extraordinary new cookbooks ...