Here are a few of my favorite cookbooks and cooking resources, to help you find recipes that work and increase your kitchen confidence.
America’s Test Kitchen/Cook’s Illustrated
I have the phone app, the Cook’s Illustrated cookbook, and I record America’s Test Kitchen. While the recipes are lengthy, they are reliable and produce delicious results.
Barefoot Contessa
Foolproof (and all the rest of her cookbooks)
Momipedia
You can access my cooking videos at Momipedia.com
Pioneer Woman
Her cooking show and website are funny and the recipes are easy to make. Her recipes aren’t intimidating, and she gives step-by-step directions.
YouTube
A great resource for learning basics such as how to sauté chicken, brown meat or make sauces. Look for a high-quality video, and look for someone in a chef’s jacket making the dishes. Subscribe to people you like.
The Mom 100 Cookbook by Katie Workman
Alton Brown/Good Eats
Very reliable recipes!