“The Guy Can’t Cook” by Cinda Chavich

Most guys at least know how to heat up some mac ‘n cheese or a can of soup. Some guys can even grill. But for the rest of us, there’s The Guy Can’t Cook: Over 350 No-Fail Recipes A Guy Can’t Be Without by Cinda Chavich. Thank goodness! What’s best about “The Guy Can’t Cook” is that it’s not just a picture and a list of ingredients — it’s a crash course on all the cooking techniques you’ll ever need to know. In no time you’ll be poaching salmon, shaking up cocktails and braising every meat under the sun. There’s even a foolproof mac ‘n cheese recipe, for those kitchen-impaired guys out there.

Buy: $24.95.