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Mark Bittman’s New York Times column, “The Minimalist,” is one of the most frequently clipped parts of the paper’s Dining section. For Bittman’s millions of fans who regularly pore over their clippings, here is reason to rejoice: A host of Bittman’s wonderfully delicious and easy recipes, 350 in all, are now available in a single paperback.
In sections that cover everything from appetizers, soups, and sauces to meats, vegetables, side dishes, and desserts, Mark Bittman’s Quick and Easy Recipes from The New York Times showcases the elegant and flexible cooking style for which Bittman is famous, as well as his deep appreciation for fresh ingredients prepared with minimal fuss. Readers will find tantalizing recipes from all over, each requiring little more than basic techniques and a handful of ingredients. Cold Tomato Soup with Rosemary, Parmesan Cups with Orzo Risotto, Slow-Cooked Ribs, Pumpkin Panna Cotta—the dishes here are perfect for simple weeknight family meals or stress-free entertaining.
Certain to appeal to anyone—from novices to experienced cooks—who wants to whip up a sophisticated and delicious meal easily, this is a collection to savor, and one destined to become a kitchen classic.

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Clarkson Potter; First Edition (May 22, 2007)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 352 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0767926234
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0767926232
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.6 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.02 x 0.83 x 8.97 inches
Reviewer: K. McCurry
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Should Be Called Quick & Delicious!
Review: A friend of mine from New England introduced me to Mark Bittman's recipes, so I thought I'd try this book. While I love great meals, I'm usually harried at meal times and don't want to invest a great deal of time in the prep or cooking. As such, Bittman's Quick & Easy recipe book was made just for me! I've now prepared about a dozen recipes, and most of them are great - some need a bit of tweaking, but that's fun for me, too. The recipes are very easy to follow and generally include ingredients that we have on hand - so it makes last minute decision-making very easy. As well, many of the recipes have an asian-twist, which especially appeals to us, and most are very healthy. In the margins, Bittman has included easy to follow 'adaptations' that change the flavor of the recipe, making it even more versatile. For fans of Jean-Georges, you'll be delighted to find that Bittman collaborates with Jean-Georges and we get to enjoy the combined creativity. I highly recommend this recipe book - of the many on my shelf, this has quickly become my 'go-to' book for ideas that make everyday meal special. Thank you, Mark, for re-inspiring this home cook who was in a slump.

Reviewer: Net Admin / Home Chef
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Already a Fan...
Review: I was already a fan of Mark Bittman from his New York Times column and videos and from another of his cookbooks How to Cook Everything The Basics: All You Need to Make Great Food -- With 1,000 Photos. I feel that I really learned a lot from that book and this one picks up where it leaves off with a wide selection of additional recipes. My favorite marinade for beef comes from P. 159 of this book, The Minimalist's Marinated Steak. Pretty much every course and ingredient is covered from soups, salads, pasta and bread, meats, vegetables, and desserts. There are some things I wouldn't have expected, like fairly quick and easy recipes for both roast chicken and roast duck. There are suggestions for pretty much every type of seafood. Each of the main recipes in all sections is accompanied by several variations.There is a definite international influence here, some of it Asian. You'll need ginger, soy sauce, Hoisin sauce, fresh limes, and perhaps even some lemon grass to make everything. However you will also find things from Italy and even a Spanish paella. I have been following the South Beach diet and I was glad to see that so many of the recipes here would qualify for South Beach Phase 2 which is the part of the plan where most time is spent.This book collects, as it says on the cover, recipes which were originally published as three separate cookbooks, so you might want to skip it if you already own one or two of the original books. Also, there are no photos or other illustrations, so this isn't for people who like to flip through nice color photographs of the completed dishes for inspiration. However, if you are comfortable sitting down and reading through all the choices here, I expect that you will find some things, as I did, that you'll be making again and again.

Reviewer: Cynthia Johnson
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Absolutely five stars
Review: I don't know why anyone wouldn't rate this cookbook five stars! Every recipe is so good and so easy! Just simple easy good food with clear instructions! BTW I rarely leave comments with my ratings but I did here. That's how amazing this cookbook is! More please.

Reviewer: Susan
Rating: 3.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Good, but a not as good as I had hoped
Review: The book has lots of recipes -- and they look relatively easy for someone that already has cooking experience and the text is informative as well. That being said, I've had the book for a month and haven't used any of the recipes yet -- which doesn't bode well for it being admitted into the sanctum of my most frequently consulted and favorite cookbooks.As a non-New Yorker, and one who reads the Times infrequently, I wasn't familiar with Bittman's column (but had heard good things about it) and didn't really know what to expect. Many of the recipes are a little more exotic than the food my family enjoys -- and while I wish their palates were a little wider -- wishing won't make leeks something I can serve that will be eaten by anybody at the table but me!Overall though, the book looks like it has enough interesting material that I've decided to keep it rather than return it or try to resell it -- so I'm not unhappy with my purchase -- just not thrilled.

Reviewer: Rene Rinaldi
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Book Title Should be Quick, Easy and Delicious!
Review: I am an experienced cook and I have to say that the recipes I found in this book are not only easy enough for people of ordinary cooking skills to make, but deliver delicious, flavorful results that would please the most discerning palate. This makes the book a terrific go-to for every cook who wants to turn out an impressive meal quickly, no matter their skill level. Even novice cooks can turn out gourmet-level dishes by following the well-written instructions. I find more and more, that between this book and Mark Bittman's "How To Cook Everything," I hardly need to turn to my other cookbooks (of which I have many)at all. I can not recommend this book (or "How To Cook Everything") highly enough. If you are looking for an excellent go-to cookbook for yourself, or a gift for a friend who likes to cook, you can not miss with this one.

Reviewer: Indy Pete
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
Title: Excellent book! New favorite in the collection of hundreds.
Review: I do not post cookbook reviews. So often the books fall short and are not worth the effort. This one, however, is worthy of a review. I purchased this book on Kindle for my IPad. It is easy to maneuver through the book and quickly click to go to a recipe. The recipes are all quite simple in both ingredients and preparation. There has not been a bad recipe in the bunch. The French Bread recipe could not be easier or better, and frankly the recipe alone was worth the $2.99 Kindle price. If you are looking for classic foods with ingredients you can find everywhere, this book is perfect.

Reviewer: Moosh
Rating: 3.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Good but be aware there are no photos.I have his Basics book which I like a lot so I thought it would be similar.

Reviewer: Doug W. Murray
Rating: 5.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Who can argue with any book Bittman writes. I have several and use them all the time. The instructions are clear and easy to follow.

Reviewer: Marianne73
Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars
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Review: Recipes are simple and make use of pantry staples - if I don't have time to go to the grocery store I flip through this book and am sure to make something tasty with whatever I have on hand. Great chapter on soups.There are no pictures, but the recipes are simple and straightforward. The intros to the recipes are informative and most recipes come with instructions for substitutions that are really entirely new recipes. Simple, tasty and good. I still cook from it even though I have (and enjoy) How To Cook Everything.