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200 Skills Every Cook Must Have by Clara Paul; Eric Treuille 200 Skills Every Cook Must Have is an illustrated guide to the most important tips and techniques that are the key to cooking with confidence and consistency.

Clueless in the Kitchen by Evelyn Raab; George Walker (Illustrator) This thorough and witty culinary guide demystifies the kitchen and its contents for young adults and anyone who's found themselves in front of a full fridge exclaiming, "There's nothing to eat here!" With 200 easy-to-follow recipes, Evelyn Raab shows the culinary neophyte how to make all kinds of simple and scrumptious dishes for every meal and occasion.

Cake Basics by Abi Fawcett; Deirdre Rooney (Photographer) Cake Basics covers: Basics, including icing, frostings and decorations Simple cakes Layer cakes Loaf cakes Chocolate cakes Cheesecakes. The foolproof and tempting recipes include: Chocolate ganache Marble fruits Genoise sponge cake Blood orange and almond cake Red velvet cake Lemon meringue layer cake New York City Blackout cake Flourless chocolate cake. The book also includes practical tips on how to avoid common problems encountered when cooking cakes from scratch, and a glossary clarifies baking terms.