Make cooking disasters a thing of the past with "Kitchen Wisdom." The essential kitchen companion, it is packed with practical and useful advice on all aspects of food and cooking, to guarantee successful results every time. Anne Sheasby's handy hints, tips, and tricks will help you choose, prepare, and cook food with confidence and success. She passes on invaluable shortcuts and alternative methods and features traditional tips, tested by time, alongside the latest innovations. The themed chapters, from Staples to Sweet Things and Fish to Fresh Produce, include time-saving hints, money-saving suggestions, healthy options, technique tips, and safety advice. The book ends with an invaluable reference section, to help you do everything from freezing to party planning. *This comprehensive guide is a must for everyone who wants to improve their cooking. *Packed with helpful and ingenious advice from how to joint a chicken to how to rescue a lumpy sauce. *The perfect gift for any cook.