The Best Recipes in the World by Mark Bittman
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Book Reviews of The Best Recipes in the World
Book Review: A great book for ideas
Summary: 4 Stars
The Best Recipes in the World has given me a perspective on cooking that I did not previously have. Other cookbooks may have done similar things to other people, but this was it for me. We enjoy cuisines from throughout the world, and this serves as a diving board to get into making the food of various areas. I initially thought that the book needed more pictures, but I have come to find that the paragraph description of each dish that Mr. Bittman provides is more valuable that a glossy photograph. I cannot give the book 5 stars, as the recipes do not always turn out great. Some of the recipes have been excellent, but others don't seem to be missing something or have too much of something else.
Good:
Chicken Biryani, Rajma, Miso Soup, Mexican Rice, some of the Southeast Asian dishes
Not as good:
Chicken with Almond Garlic Sauce, Coconut Rice
Book Review: Easy recipes -- complex results
Summary: 4 Stars
Mark Bittman is a magician. His recipes never fail. I'm a big fan of his unpretentious, practical style. I use this cookbook all the time and have given it as gifts as well. I would recommend it for advanced beginner home cooks who like a wide variety of foods and flavors.Book Review: inspiring!
Summary: 4 Stars
Just what I needed to get me going again--in the kitchen, I mean. Bittman is always good and these international recipes are typical of his no-fuss approach. I especially like the keys to recipes that are "30 minutes to prepare or less', etc.--found at bottom of pages.Book Review: One of the best
Summary: 4 Stars
One of the best cookbooks to come out in a long time. Clear and concise intructions which make it easy even for the amateur home chef. Alternative ingredients suggested for all hard to get food items. The Asian and middle eastern recipes are especially well done.Book Review: Photo's would have been nice
Summary: 4 Stars
Great recipes, the book is everything I thought it would be, I'd give it a five , but they're aren't any pictures, but that also keeps the cost down.