Cook's wisdom is the ultimate all purpose, easy to use guide for the home cook. Whether you're curious about a common cooking instruction or need to find a quick substitution for an ingredient, this trusted handbook comes the rescue. Ingredient entries offer general guidelines on selecting, storing, and preparing the best meat, poultry, seafood, produce and more. Equipment enteries define a wide variety of essential cookware and kitchen tools. Detailed, step by step instructions and clear, simple line drawings illustrate cooking preparing and techniques. Handy charts highlight important information at a glance, such as ingredient substitutions, equivalents, and cooking times.