The Don't Sweat Guide to Cooking Creating Delicious Meals Without the Hassles

by Unknown

• ISBN13: 9780786888900
• ISBN10: 0786888903
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-10-08
• Publisher: Balance

Summary

We often begin to make a meal with high expectations, yet many times the pleasure of creating a nice dish devolves into frustration, stress, and worry. It doesn't have to be so. In The Don't Sweat Guide to Cooking, readers are provided with strategies that make the fuss and mess less troublesome, and the results more pleasurable.

Table of Contents

Foreword	p. 11
You Can Take the Heat	p. 15
There Are No Rules	p. 17
Keep It Simple	p. 19
Don't Stress over Mistakes	p. 21
Plan Ahead	p. 23
Use Visual Appeal	p. 25
Try Thai!	p. 27
Surf the Internet	p. 29
Get Some Class	p. 31
Talk to Grandma	p. 33
Invite Others to Cook with You	p. 35
Be Firm About "Too Many Cooks"	p. 37
Take Your Time	p. 39
Unexpected Company	p. 40
You Can't Please Everyone	p. 42
Become a Food Detective	p. 44
Develop a Mess-Control System	p. 46
Learn to Say No	p. 48
Ask Questions	p. 50
Remember What's Important	p. 52
Don't Take It Personally	p. 53
Be Creative and Spontaneous	p. 55
Go with the Flow	p. 57
Expect to Make Mistakes	p. 59
Chill Out	p. 61
The Holidays	p. 63
Using a Microwave Is Cooking	p. 65
Pass Your Knowledge Along	p. 67
Celebrate One-Dish Meals	p. 68
Explore Theme Meals	p. 70
Dare to Be Different	p. 72
Share Ideas with Friends	p. 74
How Much Can You Handle?	p. 76
Accept Help Graciously	p. 78
Don't Let Little Things Bug You	p. 80
Make Health a Priority	p. 82
Find Your Perfect Cookware	p. 84
Gauging Gadgets	p. 86
Read Up and Watch TV	p. 88
Accept Criticism Gracefully	p. 90
Stand Up for Your Style	p. 92
Take Time to Experiment	p. 94
Be Flexible	p. 96
Be Confident	p. 98
Indulge Yourself, Too	p. 100
Work with Family Schedules	p. 102
Make Shopping Lists	p. 104
Shop When You Have Time	p. 106
Be Creative with "Brown-Bagging"	p. 108
Explore Recipe Shortcuts	p. 110
On Occasion, Think Big!	p. 112
Clean Up as You Go	p. 114
Get Cleanup Help	p. 116
Plan for Emergencies	p. 118
Don't Panic!	p. 120
Cook in the Moment	p. 122
Experiment with Your Back Burner	p. 124
Resist Criticizing Others' Cooking	p. 126
Laugh at Being Overwhelmed	p. 128
Ease Up on Yourself	p. 130
More Isn't Always Better	p. 132
Creating the Extraordinary	p. 134
Try, Try Again	p. 136
Cooking for Parties	p. 138
Shortcuts Only Help	p. 140
Use Your Reset Button	p. 142
Keep Your Cool	p. 144
Plan Alternate Ways to Cook	p. 146
Plan for Picky Eaters	p. 148
You Can't Do It All	p. 150
You're Not a Celebrity Chef	p. 152
Accept Compliments Gracefully	p. 154
Keep the Flaws to Yourself	p. 156
Appreciate Your Diners	p. 158
Forgive Yourself	p. 160
Lower the Bar	p. 161
Keep Your Perspective	p. 163
Go Low-Tech	p. 165
Don't Take It Too Seriously	p. 167
Think About Safety	p. 168
Simplify Your Cooking	p. 170
Be Open to Suggestions	p. 172
Forget the Phone	p. 173
Practice Calm Surrender	p. 175
Try a New Dish Every Week	p. 177
Don't Be a Kitchen Martyr	p. 179
Everything Has a Place	p. 181
Have Fun with Cooking	p. 183
The Clutter-Free Kitchen	p. 185
Food Flashbacks	p. 187
No One Is Born a Cook	p. 189
Keep Moods out of the Kitchen	p. 191
Don't Blame Others for Mistakes	p. 193
A Mistake Won't Ruin the Meal	p. 195
Improvement by Increments	p. 197
Let Go of Expectations	p. 199
Give Yourself a Break	p. 201
Don't Overdo It	p. 203
Cooking Is More Than Food	p. 205
Patience Brings Success	p. 207
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