The tips on this page will help you to get to grips with some banking basics. Once you've read through them, you can start cooking. Before you start cooking, read the recipe carefully and check you've got all the ingredients and equipment you need. Then, wash your hands. If you're cooking for someone with a food allergy or intolerance, this book will help you. Recipes that contain nuts are clearly marked. The ingredients lists show where allergy-free alternatives can be substituted. And on page 64 you can find out which recipes are suitable for allergy sufferers. The recipes show two different types of weights. Use either, but don't swap between them. For some ingredients, you only need a pinch - the amount you can pick up between your thumb and first finger.