How to Cook Everything: The Basics
by Mark Bittman
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Author: Mark BittmanEdition: Hardcover
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2003-03-04
ISBN: 076456756X
Number of pages: 224
Publisher: Wiley
Book Reviews of How to Cook Everything: The Basics
Book Review: Excellent! Nevermind the negative reviews
Summary: 5 Stars
First, I have to reply to the reviewer who says this is a silly knock-off of its mother book, "How to Cook Everything". Given this books title, wouldn't one expect it to be a subset of the book, "How to Cook Everything"? Well, I did. I've seen "How to Cook Everything" and that huge tome ain't going anywhere near my kitchen for some time.
At any rate, for a beginning cook this is a great book. I think first and foremost what a beginning cook needs are fairly easy, but excellent recipes, to keep one motivated to cook. In fact, of the "starter" cookbooks I've tried, this one has had by far the tastiest recipes. Moreover the book's title is very appropriate as it really does cover *all* the basics everyone should know, like pesto pasta, pancakes, pizza, chocolate chip cookies, etc.
I like the orginization of this book. Straightfoward groupings that make sense, like 'Breads and Breakfasts', or 'Deserts', etc. There is just enough information in here to get going and nothing more, and the info presented is clear and concise, which I like.
Another nice touch is most finished products are given a recommended storage and shelf life, like cookies (just one to 2 days in a covered container on the counter). I like this as I think I would tend to leave leftovers around too long, thereby creating a negative image of a dish in my mind because I insisted eating it unfresh.
Summary of How to Cook Everything: The Basics
How to Cook Everything: The Basics gives you essential recipes and easy-to-follow guidance to help you cook with confidence. Mark Bittman, the bestselling, award-winning author of How to Cook Everything, shows you how to make a good burger or delicious pasta for everyday meals as well as chicken soup on a cold day, lasagne because you love it, and prime rib for company. Not only will you make some of the best food you?ve ever eaten, you?ll save money and eat more healthfully, too.Anyone can cook
- Simple, satisfying recipes with easy-to-follow directions
- Tips to help you shop for, prepare, and cook the recipes
- Recipe variations and lists of ideas to adapt dishes to your taste
- Step-by-step illustrations for tricky techniques like mincing garlic
Simple. Straightforward.
Just what you need to cook well.
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