Reluctant Gourmet Directory
| Here's where it all starts. If you want to be a better cook and reduce the fear it can create, learn these basic cooking techniques and you'll be ready to cook hundreds of meals. Learn how to saute, braise, grill, or roast with the best of them. No worries! | |||
| Back to Basics | Once you have a few fundimental cooking techniques conquered, you can move on to a few important Basics like a basic tomato sauce or perfect mashed potatoes. Learn how to make a "basic mustard vinaigrette" and you can create dozens of alternatives. Same goes for "basic risotto". | ||
| Culinary Schools by State | If you are thinking of going to culinary school, hospitaltiy, hotel or restaurant management school, check out my listings of top schools listed by state. Or you can find a culinary school in your area by city. | ||
| Pots, Pans & Gadgets | It helps to own a few good tools. You don't need to have the lastest and greatest cookware (some of my favorite pans are over 10 years old) but you want at least one quality pan and one good knife. Here's where you can learn all about my favorite tools and gadgets. | ||
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