Favorite Cookbooks Since 1995

From learning the basics to discovering the world's cuisines, these are the books every home cook should own

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1998:How to Cook Everything, by Mark Bittman

"Great food is simple to prepare." This is the promise Bittman makes to the reader on the very first page, and one he strictly adheres to throughout this hefty, award-winning volume.How to Cook Everythingis reliable, practical, and crammed to the gills with delicious staples like Apple Brown Betty or Steamed Mussels Over Pasta. Those who don't already own this one should pick up如何烹饪一切,完全修正前十niversary Edition: 2,000 Simple Recipes for Great Food.

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