<human>:  How to identify a good cookbook for a beginner chef?
<bot>: A good cookbook for a beginner chef should provide clear and concise step-by-step instructions with detailed illustrations to guide the reader. It should include basic techniques and recipes that are easy to understand and follow. Additionally, the cookbook should have a variety of recipes to choose from and should provide some helpful tips on how to use and store ingredients. Lastly, it should include some practice exercises to help refine the beginner chef's culinary skills.