Delish Cooking School

Book excerpt: Delish Cooking School is in session! The very first cookbook from delish.com not only presents 450 fabulous triple-tested recipes; it's also a complete cooking course. With step-by-step photographs and detailed explanations of essential techniques--such as poaching a perfect egg, stuffing a chicken, glazing a ham, preventing pasta from sticking together, and more--this invaluable kitchen companion teaches beginners all the basics and helps more experienced cooks improve their skills and spice up their repertoire. Many of the recipes feature fail-safe, how-to advice that assures great results every time, whether you want to make a tender meatloaf, prevent pies from sagging in the middle, or bake really fudgy brownies. The delicious recipes include: Black Olive Tapenade * Chunky Beef and Vegetable Pie * Mushroom Risotto * Vegetarian Pad Thai * Pumpkin and Eggplant Curry * Scalloped Potatoes * Flourless Chocolate and Almond Torte