ARC provided by the Publisher and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
I agree with another reviewer that this book was more advance than I expected.

Great for those who either want to learn how to cook, or add to their skills! Very informative without being dull or boring.

I've been cooking for over 30 years and was not expecting to learn much from a basic cooking skills book but I was pleasantly surprised! The individual chapters begin with a basic recipe as a foundation and expands from that with more complicated techniques. I think this would be an excellent book to give to those who are just beginning their adventures in the kitchen but I know that everyone will learn something useful from it!

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Thank you for the opportunity to read this book; unfortunately I missed its window of availability, and no longer have access. I'm sorry I missed it.

I received a copy of this book to review and I thought it was quite good for a novice cook who is really interested in making tasty and well-presented food AND is looking to improve their technical skill. The Haven's Kitchen Cooking School: Recipes and Inspiration to Build a Lifetime of Confidence in the Kitchen, contains a healthy balance of recipes and technical skill development. The content has a textbook feel but the pictures and the writing make it accessible for all.

I would classify myself as a home cook who has watched a LOT of cooking shows to improve my skill and who often reads cooking magazines for inspiration. The Haven's Kitchen Cooking School, while interesting, was a little too basic for me.

Could not get this to open on my computer despite downloading several apps to try to do so.

Wow, this book was different yet there are so many books like this out here that each author brings their own spin.
The book was easy to follow sometimes but others not so much. I enjoyed the book but not for every day. It's more or less a craving book for me. Something different and nice.

Artisan Books and NetGalley provided me with an electronic copy of The Haven's Kitchen Cooking School: Recipes and Inspiration to Build a Lifetime of Confidence in the Kitchen. This is my honest opinion of the book.

With 384 pages and 100 accompanying photographs, The Haven's Kitchen Cooking School cookbook is a must have tome for beginners. There are nine chapters in the book, each focusing on a key lesson. With the recipes scattered throughout the sections, readers will be able to practice what they have learned. After mastering the basics, these new cooks will have the confidence to experiment and bring their own flair to their meals.

It is important to note that The Haven's Kitchen Cooking School cookbook is designed for those with no experience in the kitchen. With tips on how to read a recipe, setting up a work station, knife skills and terms, choosing the essential pantry items and equipment, the book is clear in its instructions. Although I am an experienced home cook, I found the recipes to be delicious and some of the tips to be quite helpful. In particular, the section on frying provided a lot of good information, useful as I do not often employ this method of cooking. With many simple and classic recipes, The Haven's Kitchen Cooking School cookbook is a worthwhile addition to any home cook's library.

This book was a little more advanced than I was looking for. I thought it would be more basic than it turned out to be.

Looks like a good one but unfortunately it was not made available as a kindle download.

In my opinion there are two types of how to cook books: books that start with technique and books that start from recipes. This book is the latter. It is very well written and filled with gorgeous photographs. That being said, the actual tips here were either buried in recipes that didn't interest me or remedial (and I am an intermediate cook at best). The recipes in general were somewhat above average in terms of healthiness although the chapter on frying was fairly cringe worthy especially when the concerns regarding frying did not mention health.

All that being said I think if you are going to buy one cookbook and learn to cook from it this would be a good choice. If you already have several cookbooks you probably are better off saving your money and using it to buy a more tip centric book.

A good cook book for someone wanting to learn how to cook or mastering new skills.

Great book for beginner's in the kitchen. The illustrations make you want to take the time to learn how to make everything in the book. Easy to follow and understand.

I have been cooking for close to forty years and I learned a few things from this book. I plan to buy it for my son who is just learning to cook. If you have a wedding coming up or just a gift this would be a great choice

Anyone who has known me for any length of time knows one thing about me: I don't cook. I remember my mom making me help her in the kitchen when I was growing up and it was pure torture. As I've grown up, and now have a family of my own, I do try to cook as much as I can stand but it's still a daily struggle.

I'm sure you're asking yourself, "OK, if you hate to cook so much then why are you reviewing a cook book?" Well, I'm glad you asked!

When it all comes down to it, I truly believe that the reason I "hate" cooking is because I've never been properly trained. That's where The Haven's Kitchen Cooking School by Alison Cayne comes in.

Each of the nine chapters centers on a key cooking lesson and takes you step by step through a cooking process that leaves you with no questions about that particular lesson. You learn everything from making one of the most "intimidating egg dishes" the Cheese Souffle to how to make A Bowl of White Rice. There is even a party about how to read a recipe and how to stay clean and organized while you cook.

For those, like me, who have always been fascinated with chef's and their knife skills The Haven's Kitchen Cooking School shows you the different types of cuts and how to hold and use a chef's knife! Amazing!!

Some of the lessons in the book are very basic, almost childlike, but I find that refreshing. I could see me and my ten-year-old diving in together to learn the basics of the culinary arts. The pictures are eye-catching and the entire book is very well laid out. I'm sad to say that as I write this review I have yet to try a recipe (though I have already started practicing the knife skills - I just had to!) but it's very high on my to do list.

I highly recommend this book for anyone, including the cooking haters like myself. For the first time in my life I'm actually excited about cooking!

Phenomenal!!! I own over 1,500 cookbooks and I will be buying this one. So worth it!

Very clear and very concise. Loved this book. Great for beginners and experts!

A book perfect for beginners to master in the cooking. I like the knife skills part........

My thanks to Artisan and NetGalley for the ARC of this cookbook.

The Haven's Kitchen Cooking School cookbook is a great cookbook for both beginner and experienced cooks. It's the kind of cookbook that will be indispensable for first apartments and wedding presents.

I really liked how the book is laid out, starting with basic lessons on knife skills, important tools and equipment and pantry stocking tips. The recipes are laid out my type: Grains, Vegetables, Salads, Eggs and Desserts and more. The title above the chapters says "100 Recipes Worth Mastering", and I agree that mastering all those recipes would turn anyone into an accomplished cook. The Sauces chapter was especially helpful.

The recipes were varied in flavor and were from cuisines all over the world, which will make meals more varied and interesting.

The illustrations were very well done and extremely helpful. Not all illustrations in cookbooks are as realistic or useful as these are, and they will be appreciated, especially by beginner cooks.

I tried several of the recipes and they were great. Some of my favorites were:
Haven's Kitchen Bibimbap
Quinoa Broccoli Patties
Roasted Sweet Potato with Hazelnut Gremolata
Toasted Farro with Roasted Winter Vegetables and Tahini Dressing
Miso Balsamic Vinaigrette
Lamb Kofta
Sweet Chile Sauce
Peanut Sauce
Coconut Milk Tapioca Pudding

I highly recommend this book, and will be purchasing it in print.