How to Cook Everything: The Basics: Simple Recipes Anyone Can Cook by Mark Bittman

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  • The best and simplest green salad (page 2)

    from How to Cook Everything: The Basics: Simple Recipes Anyone Can Cook How to Cook Everything by Mark Bittman

    • Categories: Quick / easy; Salads; Dressings & marinades; Side dish; Vegan; Vegetarian
    • Ingredients: salad greens; balsamic vinegar
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  • Simple Greek salad (page 2)

    from How to Cook Everything: The Basics: Simple Recipes Anyone Can Cook How to Cook Everything by Mark Bittman

    • Categories: Dressings & marinades; Salads; Quick / easy; Appetizers / starters; Greek; Vegetarian
    • Ingredients: salad greens; radishes; parsley or mint; feta cheese; black olives; lemons
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  • Vinaigrette (page 3)

    from How to Cook Everything: The Basics: Simple Recipes Anyone Can Cook How to Cook Everything by Mark Bittman

    • Categories: Dressings & marinades; Quick / easy; Cooking ahead
    • Ingredients: sherry vinegar; black peppercorns; olive oil
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  • Caesar salad (page 4)

    from How to Cook Everything: The Basics: Simple Recipes Anyone Can Cook How to Cook Everything by Mark Bittman

    • Categories: Dressings & marinades; Quick / easy; Salads; Main course; American
    • Ingredients: lemons; Worcestershire sauce; Parmesan cheese; eggs; garlic; anchovies; romaine lettuce; stale bread
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  • Tomato, mozzarella, and basil salad (page 5)

    from How to Cook Everything: The Basics: Simple Recipes Anyone Can Cook How to Cook Everything by Mark Bittman

    • Categories: Salads; Quick / easy; Appetizers / starters; Italian; Vegetarian
    • Ingredients: tomatoes; mozzarella cheese; basil
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  • Classic American potato salad (page 6)

    from How to Cook Everything: The Basics: Simple Recipes Anyone Can Cook How to Cook Everything by Mark Bittman

    • Categories: Quick / easy; Salads; Side dish; Cooking ahead; American; Vegetarian
    • Ingredients: parsley; mayonnaise; waxy potatoes; onions
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  • Mayonnaise (page 7)

    from How to Cook Everything: The Basics: Simple Recipes Anyone Can Cook How to Cook Everything by Mark Bittman

    • Categories: Quick / easy; Sauces, general; Cooking ahead; Vegetarian
    • Ingredients: eggs; ground cayenne pepper; dry mustard; lemons; olive oil
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  • Garlic mayonnaise (Aioli) (page 7)

    from How to Cook Everything: The Basics: Simple Recipes Anyone Can Cook How to Cook Everything by Mark Bittman

    • Categories: Dips, spreads & salsas; Quick / easy; Sauces, general; Cooking ahead; French; Vegetarian
    • Ingredients: eggs; ground cayenne pepper; lemons; olive oil; garlic; cream; dry mustard
    • Accompaniments: French fries
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  • Real tartar sauce (page 7)

    from How to Cook Everything: The Basics: Simple Recipes Anyone Can Cook How to Cook Everything by Mark Bittman

    • Categories: Quick / easy; Sauces for fish; Cooking ahead; Vegetarian
    • Ingredients: eggs; dry mustard; ground cayenne pepper; lemons; olive oil; cornichons; shallots; prepared horseradish
    • Accompaniments: Crab cakes
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  • Spicy coleslaw (page 8)

    from How to Cook Everything: The Basics: Simple Recipes Anyone Can Cook How to Cook Everything by Mark Bittman

    • Categories: Quick / easy; Salads; Side dish; Cooking ahead; Vegan; Vegetarian
    • Ingredients: scallions; parsley; sherry vinegar; napa cabbage; red bell peppers
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  • Minestrone (page 10)

    from How to Cook Everything: The Basics: Simple Recipes Anyone Can Cook How to Cook Everything by Mark Bittman

    • Categories: Soups; Quick / easy; Italian
    • Ingredients: carrots; whole chicken; parsley; tomatoes; Parmesan cheese; onions; vegetables of your choice; chicken stock
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  • Beef and vegetable soup (page 10)

    from How to Cook Everything: The Basics: Simple Recipes Anyone Can Cook How to Cook Everything by Mark Bittman

    • Categories: Quick / easy; Soups
    • Ingredients: carrots; whole chicken; parsley; tomatoes; Parmesan cheese; onions; vegetables of your choice; beef stock; minced beef
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  • Cream of broccoli (or any vegetable) soup (page 12)

    from How to Cook Everything: The Basics: Simple Recipes Anyone Can Cook How to Cook Everything by Mark Bittman

    • Categories: Soups; Quick / easy; Cooking ahead
    • Ingredients: broccoli; rice; heavy cream; parsley or chives; beef stock
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  • Baked croutons (page 13)

    from How to Cook Everything: The Basics: Simple Recipes Anyone Can Cook How to Cook Everything by Mark Bittman

    • Categories: Quick / easy; Cooking ahead
    • Ingredients: stale bread
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  • White bean soup (page 14)

    from How to Cook Everything: The Basics: Simple Recipes Anyone Can Cook How to Cook Everything by Mark Bittman

    • Categories: Soups; Quick / easy; Cooking ahead
    • Ingredients: dried navy beans; chicken stock; onions; parsley
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  • Black bean soup (page 15)

    from How to Cook Everything: The Basics: Simple Recipes Anyone Can Cook How to Cook Everything by Mark Bittman

    • Categories: Quick / easy; Soups
    • Ingredients: chile powder; limes; cilantro; onions; garlic; cooked black beans; chicken stock; sour cream
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  • Chicken soup with rice or noodles (page 16)

    from How to Cook Everything: The Basics: Simple Recipes Anyone Can Cook How to Cook Everything by Mark Bittman

    • Categories: Soups; Rice dishes; Quick / easy
    • Ingredients: chicken stock; long grain rice; carrots; celery; cooked chicken meat; parsley or dill; noodles
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  • Thick chicken soup with rice or noodles (page 16)

    from How to Cook Everything: The Basics: Simple Recipes Anyone Can Cook How to Cook Everything by Mark Bittman

    • Categories: Quick / easy; Soups; Cooking ahead
    • Ingredients: chicken stock; long grain rice; carrots; celery; cooked chicken meat; parsley or dill; noodles
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  • Quickest chicken stock (page 17)

    from How to Cook Everything: The Basics: Simple Recipes Anyone Can Cook How to Cook Everything by Mark Bittman

    • Categories: Stocks; Quick / easy; Cooking ahead
    • Ingredients: whole chicken; carrots; celery; thyme; bay leaves; parsley; onions
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  • Red gazpacho (page 18)

    from How to Cook Everything: The Basics: Simple Recipes Anyone Can Cook How to Cook Everything by Mark Bittman

    • Categories: Soups; Quick / easy; Spanish; Vegan; Vegetarian
    • Ingredients: tomatoes; stale bread; red bell peppers; Kirby cucumbers; garlic; sherry vinegar
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  • Linguine with garlic and oil (page 20)

    from How to Cook Everything: The Basics: Simple Recipes Anyone Can Cook How to Cook Everything by Mark Bittman

    • Categories: Pasta, doughs & sauces; Quick / easy; Main course; Italian; Vegetarian
    • Ingredients: linguine pasta; garlic; olive oil
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  • Linguine with fresh herbs (page 20)

    from How to Cook Everything: The Basics: Simple Recipes Anyone Can Cook How to Cook Everything by Mark Bittman

    • Categories: Pasta, doughs & sauces; Quick / easy; Main course; Italian; Vegetarian
    • Ingredients: linguine pasta; garlic; olive oil; herbs of your choice
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  • Pasta with pesto (page 22)

    from How to Cook Everything: The Basics: Simple Recipes Anyone Can Cook How to Cook Everything by Mark Bittman

    • Categories: Pasta, doughs & sauces; Quick / easy; Main course; Italian; Vegetarian
    • Ingredients: basil; pine nuts; linguine pasta; garlic
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  • Pasta with pesto with butter (page 22)

    from How to Cook Everything: The Basics: Simple Recipes Anyone Can Cook How to Cook Everything by Mark Bittman

    • Categories: Pasta, doughs & sauces; Quick / easy; Main course; Italian; Vegetarian
    • Ingredients: basil; pine nuts; linguine pasta; garlic; butter
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  • Pasta with Minimalist pesto (page 22)

    from How to Cook Everything: The Basics: Simple Recipes Anyone Can Cook How to Cook Everything by Mark Bittman

    • Categories: Pasta, doughs & sauces; Quick / easy; Main course; Italian; Vegetarian
    • Ingredients: basil; pine nuts; linguine pasta; garlic
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  • ISBN 10 076456756X
  • ISBN 13 9780764567568
  • Published Mar 14 2003
  • Format Hardcover
  • Language English
  • Countries United States
  • Publisher John Wiley & Sons
  • Imprint Hungry Minds Inc,U.S.

Publishers Text

With 500,000 copies in print, Mark Bittman's award-winning How to Cook Everything has become a kitchen classic--the ultimate all-around cookbook for today's home cooks. Now this new book distills the most essential basic information and recipes from his cornerstone reference and tailors them to meet the needs of beginner cooks as well as rusty or reluctant ones. It is ideal for anyone who needs a simple, reliable introduction to everyday cooking.


How to Cook Everything: The Basics shares more than 100 core recipes from How to Cook Everything, all carefully chosen by Bittman and expertly detailed for the novice.


From basic burgers, salads, and other simple staples to easy versions of classics such as coffee cake and special occasion dishes like roast duck, these recipes offer a thorough starter set of dishes that are simple yet full of flavor. Along the way, Bittman's relaxed approach and accessible explanations take readers step by step through making great food. Lists, illustrations, tips, and boxes on ingredients, cooking methods, and more help readers cook with confidence. Recipe variations keep things fresh for those who are ready to expand their repertoire without too much extra effort. Destined to follow the successful path of How to Cook Everything, this book is a vital resource for anyone who wants to learn the basics from the best.

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