Cooking Basics (Leisure Arts #56028) is a laminated reference guide full of useful kitchen tips and information that every cook will want to keep handy. Approximately 8.5 inches tall by 4.5 inches wide, the guide folds out accordion-style with 12 panels of information on measuring, equivalent measurements, cooking terms, substitutions, and food storage tips for the pantry and refrigerator. There also are basic guidelines for how to hardboil an egg and how to cook brown rice, white rice, and pasta.