# The Reluctant Gourmet: BE THE BEST COOK YOU CAN BE TODAY

> Self\-taught home cook since 1997\. Learn why food works, not just how to follow steps\. Techniques, recipes, and the reasoning behind both\.

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## Pages
- [Recipes](https://reluctantgourmet.com/recipes/)
- [Cooking Techniques: Understand the Why, Skip the Recipe](https://reluctantgourmet.com/techniques/)
- [Meal Planning](https://reluctantgourmet.com/planning/)
- [Learn to Cook With Understanding, Not Just Instructions](https://reluctantgourmet.com/)
- [About The Reluctant Gourmet](https://reluctantgourmet.com/be-the-best-cook-you-can-be-today/reluctant-gourmet-story/)

## Posts
- [Bean Conversion Chart and Calculator for 20 Bean Types](https://reluctantgourmet.com/bean-conversions/)
- [Air Fryer Scallops — and Why the Scallop You Buy Matters More Than the Method](https://reluctantgourmet.com/air-fryer-scallops/)
- [10 Pasta Cooking Tips: The Mistakes Most Home Cooks Make](https://reluctantgourmet.com/10-pasta-cooking-tips/)
- [Chicken Marsala Recipe: How to Nail the Sauce Every Single Time](https://reluctantgourmet.com/best-chicken-marsala-recipe/)
- [How to Make Demi\-Glace — Not Classic, But Just As Good](https://reluctantgourmet.com/demi-glace-recipe/)

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