Ever wonder how to make your own sausage? Or how to fold dough for the flakiest croissants? Get ready to take your kitchen skills to the next level with Food & Wine's first ever compilation of essential pro techniques.

Master Recipes is an intrepid cook's guide to dishes you've only ever dreamed about making at home. Based on Food & Wine's long-running Gastronaut column, it breaks down the best way to DIY everything from beef jerky to babka.

With step-by-step instructions and photos, star chefs like Jacques Pepin, David Chang, and Dominique Ansel share their foolproof methods for over 180 delicious dishes. Along the way, you'll learn indispensable skills like fermenting pickles, making bread and tempering chocolate.

Master Recipes is more than a cookbook; consider it your pass to culinary school-a must-have manual for boosting your cooking game.