OXO Good Grips Can Opener and A Man, A Can, A Plan Cookbook Set

Combining a can opener and a cookbook, this set makes a whimsical gift by suggesting how easy it is for a unskilled cook (male or female) to prepare a meal. The stainless-steel can opener is blessed with Oxo's famous Good Grips handle—made of soft, Santoprene (processed rubber) that won't slip even when wet--and has an oversized knob for easy turning and a sharp blade for smooth action. A built-in bottle opener ensures the cook's confidence can be bolstered by a beverage before meal preparation begins. The cookbook, by David Joachim and the editors of MensHealth magazine, contains 50 simple recipes, all employing canned and other off-the-shelf ingredients. Each recipe--like Luau Pizza and Ham-and-'Shroom Scramble--uses about five main ingredients and takes about 30 minutes of prep time. Nutrition information for each recipe is included. The book's pages are laminated and easy to clean as protection against inexperienced prep work. --Fred Brack