Jennifer Brulé is on a mission, southern style, to teach people to cook.Her method: master twenty-five classic southern dishes, and then—usingsimilar ingredients or cooking techniques or both—make two variations,one contemporary and one inspired by international tastes. Brulé’s line-upof beloved southern dishes is irresistible in itself, but she aims to inspireenthusiasm and confidence to expand deliciously from there. The beauty ofher approach is that it reflects how people really do learn to cook, resourcefully,creatively, and joyfully. Savor the Classic Chicken and Dumplingsand next find yourself cooking Vegetarian Mushroom Stew with SweetPotato Dumplings before whipping up Hungarian Chicken Paprikash withDumplings.

Featuring step-by-step instructions designed to teach basic cooking techniques,Brulé shows cooks how to whisk, chop, slice, simmer, sauté, fry, bake,and roast their way to seventy-five wonderfully tasty dishes. The contemporaryversions incorporate especially wholesome elements, such as unrefinedgrains and healthier fats, while the international versions offer popular globaltastes. Color photographs of each dish illustrate the wide array of meatsand fish, vegetables, side dishes, and desserts that can soon be on your table.