
With clear and straightforward directions, Bittman's practical tips and variation ideas, and visual cues that accompany each of the 171 recipes, cooking with The Basics is like having Bittman in the kitchen with you. From dicing vegetables and roasting meat, to cooking building-block meals that include salads, soups, poultry, meats, fish, sides, and desserts, Bittman explains what every home cook, particularly novices, should know.More than 1,000 beautiful and instructive photographs throughout the book reveal key preparation details that make every dish inviting and accessible. With How to Cook Everything The Basics he reveals how truly easy it is to learn fundamental techniques and recipes. The results are innovative, easy-to-follow recipes for the food you want to eat today and new strategies for becoming a faster-and-better-cook every time you use the book."The next best thing to having Mark Bittman in the kitchen with you Mark Bittman's highly acclaimed, bestselling book How to Cook Everything is an indispensable guide for any modern cook. Variations, tips, quick side dishes, make-ahead components, and kitchen insights abound. New favorites include Chickpea Hash with Tahini Sauce, Gooey Stovetop Lasagna, Peanut Noodles with Whatever You Have, Caramelized Bananas, and so many more. In the spirit of fast and simple cooking, recipes have been retested and streamlined for this completely revised edition-which now also features dozens of vegan and vegetarian options and stunning all-new photography. But “fast” doesn’t mean compromising on quality or resorting to packaged shortcuts instead, Bittman offers savvy hacks-broiling rather than baking, using less liquid for a faster boil, and taking advantage of downtime for last-minute prep.


In this new edition of How to Cook Everything Fast, Mark Bittman shares hundreds of simple, flavorful dishes-each ready in 30 minutes or less. The secret to cooking fast is cooking smart-choosing and preparing ingredients that make the most of your time in the kitchen. Hundreds of easy and innovative recipes to get dinner on the table in no time flat, from acclaimed home-cooking expert and #1 New York Times bestselling author Mark Bittman-completely revised and now featuring color photos.
