How to Cook Everything: Simple Recipes for Great Food by Mark Bittman

Notes about this Book

Notes about Recipes in this Book

• Cabbage braised with onions

  • jaelsne on April 25, 2010

    Absolutely delicious cabbage recipe. Next time I'll cut the oil in half...

• Chicken thighs with soy sauce and lemon

  • pluckow on February 09, 2010

    Quick and easy way to make tasty chicken thighs. Tasted more of lemon than soy sauce, which I liked.

• Curried pork tenderloin sandwich with chutney and arugula

  • spsmith on May 11, 2010

    Made with lamb (from Thrill of the Grill, marinated in milk and curry) and also with chicken, as the recipe suggests. 5/11/10

• Blueberry cobbler

  • scmoomaw on August 01, 2010

    Great with any fruit - we use it when the peaches or apricots or plums are bountiful.

• Coconut macaroons

  • HunyBadger on May 16, 2010

    So easy: 4 ingredients (eggs, coconut, vanilla and salt) 45 minutes = very good cookies!!Could use slightly less sugar.

• Broiled or grilled chicken with cilantro and lime

  • HunyBadger on May 09, 2010

    on pg 376

• Cabbage soup with potatoes and tomatoes

  • HunyBadger on January 12, 2011

    Dont skimp on fat. Use butter/oil mix and fat in chicken broth. Use the sugar too. Excellent recipe!

• Broad rice noodles with chiles, pork, and basil

  • MelMM on September 17, 2010

    I made as directed, except used twice the number of dried chiles. The recipe worked, but was a bit bland for my taste.

  • garritylex on March 05, 2012

    Served with Sriracha sauce on the side - that was good for anyone that wanted it hotter.

• Beet and fennel salad

  • pgarcia on June 15, 2011

    Nice and easy. Good crunch from the fennel goes well with the roasted beets.

• Beet roesti with rosemary

  • Emily Hope on November 18, 2010

    Great and unusual way to cook beets. Tasty with an apple grated in with the beets.

• Tomato soup, three ways

  • Kathy Henr on November 10, 2010

    Great soup with no cream, but if slightly pureed - great texture.

• Baked macaroni and cheese

  • cleolin on November 11, 2010

    Not nearly enough cheese.

• Broiled flatfish or other white fillets

  • mfto on December 18, 2011

    p279

• Spiced melon balls

  • Delys77 on October 31, 2011

    Not bad but was a little watery

• Feta cheese dip

  • Delys77 on October 31, 2011

    Delicious, just the right amount of salt. Used fleur de sel

• Guacamole

  • Delys77 on October 31, 2011

    Excellent, definitely go relatively heavy on the shallots

• Roasted eggplant dip

  • Delys77 on October 31, 2011

    So so, maybe go lighter on the tahini

• Prosciutto and melon

  • Delys77 on October 31, 2011

    Classic and delicious

• Corn, tomato, and zucchini soup with basil

  • Delys77 on October 31, 2011

    Fresh and very summery, definitely go with the fresh corn since the cobs in the stock really make for a nice flavour

• Orange, onion, and rosemary salad

  • Delys77 on October 31, 2011

    I can see where he was going but the onion overpowers everything. Maybe if you soaked it in some vinegar first, but that would turn the flavour of the salad upside down again. This one isn't really a winner

• Couscous salad with mint and parsley

  • Delys77 on October 31, 2011

    Super fresh and tasty

• Pilaf with wine and tomatoes

  • Delys77 on October 31, 2011

    Nice flavour, definitely benefits from the parmesan

• Cumin-scented rice with shrimp

  • Delys77 on October 31, 2011

    The addition of cumin seeds definitely makes the rice nice and fragrant. Overall the flavour however is a little on the simple side. It might work better with the addition of a little acid like tomato.

• Shrimp jambalaya

  • Delys77 on October 31, 2011

    Simple rice bowl with good flavour but would definitely benefit from the suggested ham

• Banana bread

  • Delys77 on October 31, 2011

    Far too bread like, not sweet at all

• Sour cream or yogurt muffings

  • Delys77 on October 31, 2011

    This is a white flour muffin so it is a bit lower and fibre, but it is also super low fat since you used non fat yogurt and low fat sour cream (a combo). Very light and fluffy, as well as moist. Nice mellow flavour.

• Cod or other thick white fillets in Neopolitan tomato sauce

  • Delys77 on October 31, 2011

    It wasn't bad but it wasn't anything to write home about. The sauce was tangy but a bit one dimensional, and the fish was bland despite the sauce.

• Halibut or other steaks simmered in soy broth

  • Delys77 on October 31, 2011

    This is quick and simple but has a great flavour and a lovely Asian simplicity. Done from end to end in about 25 minutes. Don't reduce the sauce too much.

• Chicken with Indian spices and yogurt

  • Delys77 on October 31, 2011

    Good flavour which is mellowed by the yogurt

• Chicken and garlic stew

  • Delys77 on October 31, 2011

    Very nice stewed Garlic, best with Crunchy Bread

• Broiled or grilled chicken with soy and ginger

  • Delys77 on October 31, 2011

    Good but I've always used Skinless boneless thighs and they end up drying out.

• Grilled or broiled chicken cutlets with capers and tomatoes

  • Delys77 on October 31, 2011

    Ok but nothing special really. Came together very easily but despite the coriander you added it was a little boring.

• Roast tenderloin with herbs

  • Delys77 on October 31, 2011

    Delicious with the bearnaise, which tastes a bit acidic but flatens when applied to the roast. You might need to cook for 25 at least since the doneness was good for Spencer a but a bit rare for you.

• Cassoulet

  • Delys77 on October 31, 2011

    Delicious, rich and not actually that difficult.

• Indian-style split pea fritters

  • Delys77 on October 31, 2011

    Very good, but might do better with a bit of flour to help bind

• Braised broccoli with garlic and wine

  • Delys77 on October 31, 2011

    The sardines definitely add a lot to the flavour and the wine sauce is very nice. Make sure you don't overcook.

• Eggplant Parmesan

  • Delys77 on October 31, 2011

    Didn't do the mozz and I liked the delicious simple flavour of this. Simple and keeps very well as you make the rest of dinner so it is an easy weeknight side.

• Slow-cooked green beans

  • Delys77 on October 31, 2011

    It is quite mushy but that is the idea I suppose.

• Pureed parsnips

  • Delys77 on October 31, 2011

    Parsnip is a relatively sweet vegetable and makes for a sweet and flavorful puree. A good accompaniment for a very savory dish, perhaps with bacon. If the parsnip is very woody you should cook for about 30 minutes.

• Summer squash or zucchini rounds cooked in butter

  • Delys77 on October 31, 2011

    Nice but I would do them without the mint as it doesn’t add much flavour

• Peaches with fresh blueberry sauce

  • Delys77 on October 31, 2011

    Very simple but very scrumptious and satisfying

• Tiramisu

  • Delys77 on October 31, 2011

    Very nice, I was worried it would be bitter but surprisingly it wasn't

• Classic chocolate chip cookies

  • Delys77 on October 31, 2011

    Added the milk to make a flatter cookie but I was a bit short on the chocolate chips. They were good but could do with the full amount of chips

• Spanish potato omelet (tortilla)

  • Delys77 on October 31, 2011

    Make sure you season well, otherwise it might be flat. If you season well it is quite delicious

• Light and fluffy pancakes

  • Delys77 on October 31, 2011

    A bit more involved because you have to separate theeggs and beat the whites but it does make a lighter fluffier pancake.

• Mornay (cheese) sauce

  • Delys77 on October 31, 2011

    Go a bit heavier on the cheese than he suggests. Use white pepper to avoid flecks in your bechamel.

• Béarnaise sauce

  • Delys77 on October 31, 2011

    Great balance of tang and richness

• Banana-yogurt shake

  • Delys77 on October 31, 2011

    Tart but delicious. Tried the variation with iced tea and it was great.

• Savory muffins

  • Delys77 on November 05, 2011

    Pg 250 I went with a half cup each of ham and cheddar and this made 10 tasty little savoury bundles. Great as an afternoon snack. In my oven these took about 25 minutes.

• Broiled cod or other thick white fillets with pesto

  • Delys77 on November 16, 2011

    I actually used the pan fry technique for these, which is a bit of a hybrid with his sautéed filet from the same book. I did finish with pesto under the broiler and it was excellent. Great little crust, flavourful and quick.

• Spinach-cheese triangles

  • reh on November 30, 2011

    These are delicious even without the cheese; instead I added chopped toasted almonds; also omitted the dill. Found videos online to demonstrate folding.

• Sautéed pork chops, eight ways

  • Kouture007 on December 20, 2011

    Sauce is wonderful.

• Linguine with garlic and oil

  • spharo00 on March 28, 2012

    This was a very simple dish and a tasty one. I used thyme, chives, tarragon, and parsley. I thought a full cup of herbs and eight garlic cloves would be overpowering in the pasta, but it was light and fragrant. I used pasta water to thin the sauce, as the recipe suggests. I would definitely make it again on a busy work night.

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Reviews about this Book

Reviews about Recipes in this Book

• Pasta with whole cloves of garlic

  • Cupcake Muffin

    The pasta tastes rich and decadent with salty prosciutto flavor and soft, fragrant garlic. Believe me - your kitchen will smell insanely good while you're making this pasta!

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• ISBN 10 0028610105
• ISBN 13 9780028610108
• Linked ISBNs
  • 9780965785150 Paperback 1/1/1998
  • 9780471789185 Paperback (United States) 4/11/2006
  • 9786611837150 Paperback (United States) 1/1/2008
  • 9780470295472 (United States) 4/21/2008
  • 9780764562587 Hardcover (United States) 10/25/2000
• Published Aug 14 1998
• Format Hardcover
• Language English
• Countries United States
• Publisher John Wiley & Sons Inc
• Imprint Hungry Minds Inc,U.S.

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