• Shows beginning cooks how to do just what the title implies—and a lot more—without a hint of intimidations.• Features classic comfort foods such as no-flip fried eggs and soul-soothing grilled cheese for one and bolder, ethnic recipes like Tacos Picadillo and Southeast Asian Beef Salad.• Exquisite photography and Food Network recipes, both inspire and build the confidence needed to make every dish a success.• Hundreds of must-know hints, tips and short-cuts for those new to the kitchen.