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Books to Rock Your Kitchen Confidence

THE CONFIDENT HOME COOK series is all about breaking free from strict recipes and learning to cook with ease, confidence, and a sense of adventure. This series empowers home cooks to build confidence, unleash creativity, and master flavor-building skills in the kitchen — so you can enjoy cooking delicious meals and make them your own.

Each book is designed to help you trust your instincts, unlock fresh flavors, and have fun while cooking. Whether you’re cooking for yourself, for friends, or just for the joy of it, THE CONFIDENT HOME COOK series invites you to explore, experiment, and create dishes that are truly yours — no measuring spoons required!

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Paperback available for Sale - July 15th, 

ebook on pre-sale now

Dress to Impress (Your Salad, That Is!) isn’t about following rigid recipes or pulling out measuring spoons — it’s a blueprint for bold, crave-worthy vinaigrettes and creamy dressings you’ll want to make on repeat. Packed with flavor formulas, visuals, and tips to spark creativity, this book helps you ditch the bottled blah and dress your salads like a pro.

What influential voices are saying about the book - check out the Inspiring Praise from Beyond the Apron below. 

Your salad game will never be the same

Inspiring Praise from Beyond the Apron

"From one salad lover to another! Kerstin Decook brings the heart of transformation into the kitchen—proving that even making a simple salad dressing can spark creativity, confidence, and joy. With her inspiring and uplifting voice, she encourages readers to trust their taste and create something amazing—guided by flavor, not formulas. This book is as empowering as it is delicious."
— Christine Kloser, Award-Winning Publisher & Transformational Leader

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COMING SOON

Solo cooking doesn’t have to be boring, wasteful, or complicated. Dinner for One is your invitation to celebrate your table for one with flexible, flavor-packed meals you’ll actually want to make. With no rules, no rigid recipes, and tons of mix-and-match inspiration, this cookbook helps you cook for yourself with confidence, ease, and joy.

What Reviewers Are Saying

Kerstin Decook’s The Confident Home Cook: Dinner for One isn’t just another cookbook — it’s a fresh, sassy, and inspiring guide to reclaiming joy in solo cooking. In a world where eating alone often means microwaved leftovers or lackluster takeout, Kerstin flips the script. She reminds us that cooking for one doesn’t have to feel like a chore — it can be creative, fun, and even indulgent. What sets this book apart is its refreshing attitude toward solo dining. Kerstin doesn’t just share recipes — she builds confidence, one delicious, flexible dish at a time. Her no-fuss, flavorful approach paired with her signature humor makes this book feel like cooking alongside a witty friend who knows just how to spice things up. If you’ve ever stared into your fridge wondering what to make, this book is your new kitchen wingwoman. Get ready to swap with confidence, plate with pride, and actually look forward to cooking for yourself. Randy Peyser, author of The Power of Miracle Thinking

Your table for one is about to be the best seat in the house

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COMING SOON

Sauces might sound fancy or intimidating, but they don’t have to be. Let me show you a simple, stress-free way to whip up flavor-boosting sauces that take your meals from “meh” to mouthwatering. In Sauce Shenanigans, you’ll learn how to swirl, drizzle, and finish your dishes like a pro — no rules, no fuss, just big flavor and kitchen fun.

What Reviewers Are Saying

“This space is reserved for juicy praise, rave reviews, and sauce-lovin' applause — coming soon!”

Saucy upgrades are coming to hit your plate - stay tuned!

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Got a flavor craving, kitchen challenge, or topic you’d love to learn more about?

Tell me what you’d like to see in the next book — I’m all ears (and spatulas)!

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