Basic Cookbooks
How long have you had this cookbook?:
1 yearWhat is the name and author of the cookbook?
The Art of Simple Food by Alice Waters
How would you rate the difficulty of recipes?
Good for beginnersWhat are your favorite recipes in the book?
Creamed Spinach, Ratatouille, Chocolate Crackle Cookies, Blueberry Crisp
What do you like the least about the cookbook?
I wish it had MORE recipes! There are only a couple hundred and they are recipes that will become standards in your kitchen, but I wish there were more.
My Review
This is one of the best cookbooks I've found. It's almost like a novel about food and a cookbook in one. The author gives advice about buying food locally, finding the best food and also gives basic instruction on how to handle different types of vegetables, etc. It's perfect for beginners but I think even fancy pants chefs can get back to basics with this one. It proves that you don't need a ton of skill or a million lavish ingredients to make great meals. For those who like cooking to be more than just an ingredient list and instructions, this book will be one of your faves. It certainly is one of mine!
Would you recommend this to a friend?
YesJessica Harlan, Cooking Equipment Guide, says:
Here's some more information about The Art of Simple Food by Alice Waters:
- More than 200 recipes/416 pages
- Published in 2007 by Clarkson Potter
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