What Good Cooks Know Author:Editors of America's Test Kitchen From foolproof techniques, including the best way to get a good sear on a steak and how to butterfly a chicken, to hundreds of invaluable product reviews, this one-stop reference has all the authority of the test kitchen’s extensive tasting, testing, and recipe development protocols behind it. You’ll also get tutorials on basic cooki... more »ng skills and useful cooking science, 85 essential recipes (50 master recipes and 35 variations), and an extensive section of appendices packed with even more information.