The Competent Cook: Essential Tools, Techniques, and Recipes for the Modern At-Home Cook, Paperback Book, By: Lauren Braun Costello

The gourmet cooking industry is a $6 billion a year industry. Shows like "Top Chef" and "Hell's Kitchen" are bringing in millions of viewers every week. And the "Food Network" is no longer reserved for your mother or your gay best friend. People everywhere are cooking at home more than ever, but a lot of them are heading into their kitchen and not knowing if they should blanch, braise, or broil. "The Competent Cook" shows readers the tricks, tips, techniques, and recipes they need to cook delicious, satisfying, and healthy meals at home.