


Mark Bittman scorns the pretentious gourmet cooks who, take hours to produce elegant plates of little substance, as much as he despises the “ping cuisine” or microwave culture. If you are looking for simple recipes that produce delicious home-cooked food, then this is the must- have cookbook for you! This elegant cookbook has timeless and universal appeal! The illustrations add a decorative touch and provide visual prompts for the cook. The authors: Julia Child, Simone Beck, and Louisette Bertholle have procured recipes of classic French dishes that impart the secrets of that delectable cuisine. Although it has plenty of detail, the recipes are easy to read and follow. With 524 recipes to choose from, there are methods that are suitable for beginners and complex recipes requiring masterful execution.

The spirit of the author is infused in the recipes so it feels as if she is right there in the kitchen encouraging you to cook. It was the first of its type and is classed as amazing because of the impact that it has had. Even though it is more than fifty years old, it is still one of the most famous cookbooks in America’s culinary history. Mastering the Art of French Cooking is a superb volume that deserves a place of pride in every American kitchen. Mastering the Art of French Cooking Series by Julia Child Superb Volume With a combination of old and new recipes, this edition promises to keep you cooking with joy! The inclusion of “Rules” in some chapters will give new cooks the basic knowledge needed to produce successful dishes.įrom cover to cover, The Joy of Cooking is filled with knowledge and passion. There is a chapter full of information describing the tastes, textures, uses, and storage of many products. If you want to know how to make Asian street food or healthy vegetarian snacks, you will find the recipes in Joy. Recipes for favorites like macaroni cheese are still in there, but our fascination with food from abroad is recognized.

This top cookbook for beginners includes recipes for the basic home cook to those who want to try their hand at fine dining. Our tastes have changed since the first edition of Joy, so this update includes all the modern requirements for how to use the freshest produce and recipes for the health-conscious generation. The Joy of cooking comes at the top of the list of the best cookbooks ever! Its delicious recipes and tasty ingredients have stood the test of time, and this revised edition has elevated it to a new level! Written by Irma Rombauer, this book will teach you all you need to know about cooking.
