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"How to Cook Everything: The Basics" gives you essential recipes and easy-to-follow guidance to help you cook with confidence. Mark Bittman, the be...
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Jun 29, 2010
Joanie
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A friend of mine gave this to me as a shower gift after I was saying that although I cooked all the time I had no idea how to make basic things like roast beef or gravy. After having this book for 6+ years I still have never made roast beef or gravy but I feel better knowing that if there was ever a need for such culinary fare I'd be prepared.
Feb 23, 2009
Danielle
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The best cookbook ever. I've used this a ton, and find it a very helpful reminder for things I make infrequently. It has everything you need in the way of basic recipes, as well as explanations of ingredients, procedures, etc. Excellent for the beginning cook. We give this book as wedding gifts.
May 18, 2011
Liz
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I'm trying to get back into cooking, and I really appreciate this book. Instead of thumbing through recipes with exotic ingredients and complex procedures, I think "hmm...I want mashed potatoes." And there's a no-nonsense mashed potatoes recipe. He often offers a few simple variations, such as mashing tools that will produce creamy vs. chunky mashed potatoes, or alternate cheeses and mix-ins for a mac & cheese. Besides being good options in their own right, these variations help show h
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Feb 07, 2010
Black Heart
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Exactly what it says, it does. Mark Bittman, the original minimalist, will teach you how to make virtually anything with just a few simple ingredients and tools. Perfect for the new chef or the old, looking for classic recipes that will stand the test of time.
Dec 07, 2008
Lauren
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A good overview of the basics on everything. I can maybe cook a little better than this, now, but not much... Maybe I need this book after all.
Jan 25, 2011
Pink
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Probably a good beginner cookbook for thos who find cooking absolutely terrifying.
Dec 28, 2007
Wm
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I think that Bittman's non-The Basics "How to Cook Everything" is probably better. I like his approach, but this was a little too basic.
Still -- it would be a great first cookbook for those first learning to cook.
Still -- it would be a great first cookbook for those first learning to cook.
Jan 09, 2008
Anna
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I heard about this book from my sister. He gives great and simple recipes for everything. I made the best Thanksgiving stuffing from a recipe in this book.
Jan 22, 2008
Bob
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Excellent for starting cooks...I started here when I couldn't boil water, then graduated to the full edition once I was comfortable.
Oct 17, 2006
My old roommate had this, and I've been rather missing it since I moved out...
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