Donna Maurillo: How to turn a good home cook into a great one

Recently I mentioned how much I love Cook's Illustrated magazine. It's the ultimate step-by-step guide to making professional-level dishes even if you're pretty much a beginner.

[RobtA]

Gosh, I thought maybe the answer to the question was "marry her." Obviously my generation is obsolete.

[Laura]

Robert, I don't understand that answer, and I'm in my 50's.

FWIW, getting married did not improve my cooking, but Cook's Illustrated, America's Teat Kitchen, and Cook's Country certainly have.

[Peking]

Folks, don't pay the full price of $35 for this cookbook. Go to Amazon, pay $23.10, and opt for free shipping. Also check Costco's book section. I'm sure they'll have there too for much less than $35.

[Sheila]

Or we could support local book stores. Either way.