“Stephanie Alexander’s classic work The Cook’s Companion is the go-to cookbook in households across Australia. Now, Stephanie has written The Cook’s Apprentice, the essential teaching cookbook for the younger cook who’s just starting out. This wonderful book is full to the brim with everything new foodies need to know to become relaxed and confident in the kitchen. Stephanie takes you into her kitchen as she explains more than 100 important techniques in straightforward language, discusses the kitchen tools she likes to use, and describes ingredients you might not know. Arranged alphabetically, The Cook’s Apprentice includes 54 ingredient chapters – from Apples to Zucchini – and more than 300 achievable recipes, ranging from classics every cook will want to try exciting new dishes that reflect our diverse nation. … The Cook’s Apprentice gives you all you new cooks the inspiration you need for a lifetime of enjoyment in the kitchen.”--Back cover.