

Put it all together and you have How to Cook Everything, a cookbook that will inspire American home cooks not only today but for years to come." Mark Bittman is not only the best home cook we know, he is also a born teacher, a gifted writer, and a canny kitchen tactician who combines great taste with eminent practicality.

"Sometimes all the things that a particular person does best come together in a burst of synergy, and the result is truly marvelous. Jacques Pepin, chef, cookbook author, and host of his own PBS television series Mark lends his considerable knowledge and clear, concise writing style to explanations of techniques and quick, classic recipes. "Useful to the novice cook or the professional chef, How to Cook Everything is a tour de force cookbook by Mark Bittman. Jean-Georges Vongerichten, award-winning chef/owner of Jean-Georges "Mark Bittman is the best home cook I know, and How to Cook Everything is the best basic cookbook I've seen." Lynne Rossetto Kasper, host of the international public radio show "The Splendid Table with Lynne Rossetto Kasper" Bravo, Mark, for taking us away from take-out and back to the fun of food." I read his directions and head for the kitchen. Mark is in that pantheon of a few gifted cook/writers who make very, very good food simple and accessible. "In his introduction to How to Cook Everything, Mark Bittman says, 'Anyone can cook, and most everyone should.' Now, hopefully everyone will - this work is a rare achievement.

Praise for How to Cook Everything by Mark Bittman: Just as important, How to Cook Everything takes a relaxed, straightforward approach to cooking, so you can enjoy yourself in the kitchen and still achieve outstanding results. Great Food Made SimpleHere's the breakthrough one-stop cooking reference for today's generation of cooks! Nationally known cooking authority Mark Bittman shows you how to prepare great food for all occasions using simple techniques, fresh ingredients, and basic kitchen equipment.
