Simple, filling, and flavorful recipes to help guys like you get cooking

Kiss takeout and frozen food goodbye as you learn how easy it is to start cooking for yourself. This top choice in cookbooks for men is great for guys who are just starting out in the kitchen. From breakfast to dessert, learn to make tasty meals that only take a handful of common ingredients—and won’t leave you with a sink full of dirty dishes.

Go beyond other cookbooks for men with:

• Cooking basics—Find out how to cut an onion without losing a finger, prepare a chicken without giving yourself food poisoning, and more.
• Limited-ingredient recipes—This title stands out from other cookbooks for men thanks to recipes that prove you don’t need a ton of specialty ingredients to make amazing food at home.
• A kitchen toolbox—Set your kitchen up right with handy guides to the must-have pantry staples, plus the tools you’ll need to use them.

Get everything you could want out of introductory cookbooks for men with this collection of pro tips and delicious recipes.

Benjamin Kelly is a Red Seal chef and blogger from Nova Scotia, Canada. For more than 20 years he has worked in a wide variety of restaurants from Canada’s east coast to its far north. Today Ben owns and operates a personal chef service and catering company as well as a successful food blog, Chef’s Notes (chefsnotes.com). You can find him on social media @chefbenkelly.

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“This book is sure to become one of the most well-read books on your shelf. It gives all the tools an enthusiastic newbie needs to turn their oven from a convenient place to dry their socks to a place where all the previously scary parts of cooking are easy. This book is jam-packed with tips and tricks that will leave your friends continually impressed with your culinary mastery.” —Luke Legault, executive chef and owner of The Wandering Bison

“My clients are always asking for quick, easy meal solutions that don’t compromise flavor and use simple ingredients. Here is a cookbook that delivers it all! I am very excited to add this to the resources I recommend—thank you Chef Ben for sharing your gift with the world!” —Rebecca Robar, registered dietitian

“Since the day I met him, Ben has always cooked from the heart and this book cements his passion for honest, unpretentious food delivered with purpose and intention. Ben effortlessly bridges the gap between man and kitchen by making delicious, nutritious dishes approachable so you too can nourish your friends, family, and most importantly yourself. More than a cookbook, this invaluable resource breaks down and simplifies the process, sharing decades of knowledge and professional experience, giving the everyman a fast-track to culinary proficiency.” —Dylan Benoit, chef, restaurateur, and television host

“This book is sure to become one of the most well-read books on your shelf. It gives all the tools an enthusiastic newbie needs to turn their oven from a convenient place to dry their socks to a place where all the previously scary parts of cooking are easy. This book is jam-packed with tips and tricks that will leave your friends continually impressed with your culinary mastery.” —Luke Legault, executive chef and owner of The Wandering Bison

“My clients are always asking for quick, easy meal solutions that don’t compromise flavor and use simple ingredients. Here is a cookbook that delivers it all! I am very excited to add this to the resources I recommend—thank you Chef Ben for sharing your gift with the world!” —Rebecca Robar, registered dietitian