Is able to copy something out of the cookery book (6)
I believe the answer is:
canape
'something out of the cookery book' is the definition.
I can't tell whether this definition defines the answer.
'is able to copy' is the wordplay.
'is able to' becomes 'can' (if you can do something you are able to do it).
'copy' becomes 'ape' (ape can mean to copy or imitate).
'can'+'ape'='CANAPE'
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for canape that I've seen before include "Small savoury item" , "Small thing to eat with a drink" , "Small appetizer" , "Small item of food served with drinks" , "Cocktail delicacy" .)