cookbook

Kitchen reference volume

A cookbook is a book containing recipes and instructions for preparing food.

The term extends to any collection of procedures: a cookbook for laboratory protocols, a cookbook approach to software development.

The adjective cookbook suggests following instructions mechanically rather than understanding underlying principles: cookbook chemistry.

techniques

preheat

Bring to temperature beforehand

simmer · knead · marinate · grill · bake · roast · blend · stir · fold · season

gourmet

Michelin

French tire manufacturer

artisanal · gastronomy · tasting menu · plating · fine dining · sous vide · technique · molecular · presentation · chef

homecooking

comfort

Ease or soothing relief

nostalgia · homemade · wholesome · rustic · weeknight · potluck · pantry · budget · beginner · simple

book

cover

Protect by overlaying

spine · binding · edition · pages · hardcover · paperback · glossary · appendix · dedication · bestseller

recipes

appetizers

Pre-meal small dishes

salads · pastries · sauces · marinades · casseroles · stews · curries · stir-fries · breads · beverages

authors

Julia Child

collection

library

Book collection or building

volumes · series · archive · selection · set · repository · treasury · catalogue · inventory · shelf

cuisine

Italian

Of or from Rome's country

Mexican · Thai · Japanese · Mediterranean · Korean · Vietnamese · Middle Eastern · Ethiopian · Caribbean · Cajun

Categories
Opposites
culinary guidance structure

cookbookmenu

List of available dishes

grocery list · restaurant guide · food diary · ingredient list · ingredients list

creative approach to cooking

cookbookimprovisation

Spontaneous, unplanned creation

freestyling · winging it · experimentation

rigidity of process (metaphorical)

cookbookcreative freedom

Liberty in artistic expression

blank slate

Phrases
Family

cookbooks

Familiarity
Top 50,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G