"A good stock is the not-so-secret ingredient in many superb recipes. It takes “okay” a step higher to “really good.” It allows you to make a delicious soup in minutes rather than hours. A good stock adds depth of flavor without adding needless calories. It takes the supporting role, never the starring role, in outstanding pasta sauces, pot pies and grain or rice dishes. And you can make good, quality stock for almost nothing!..."