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Melissa Clark is a food columnist for the New York Times and has written over 32 cookbooks, including the recent Cook This Now.
added about 1 year agoTry to imagine telling someone who doesn't cook very often how to make the dish. Be thorough without talking down to people. and make sure you order your steps in the most efficient way possible.