Andy Baraghani has worked in some of America's finest and most famous kitchens, honing his craft and palate for years. Now, he brings that trove of information and experience to the home cook with his first book, The Cook You Want to Be.

With a hundred recipes, this book will tempt you with dishes that are sure to become new favorites. But beyond that, he explains how different techniques and flavor combinations can work together to change a dish completely. Baraghani wants his work to act as a springboard for you—not to become a copy of another cook, but to become the cook you want to be, with your own favorite techniques, flavors, and modified recipes that you and your family will love for years.