I’m a huge fan of cookbooks.  I can spend hours pouring through them.  I take notes, I admire the photographs, I think about new ingredients and new combinations to play with in my kitchen.

That said, I really dislike following recipes.  I believe that recipes are merely tools that help spark creativity in the cook.  If you are just beginning your journey into the world of cooking, then yes, I recommend you start simple and follow recipes to get yourself comfortable with proportions, ingredients, and processes.

But even the most novice cook can make a meal with an idea rather than a

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