The New Essentials Cookbook: A Modern Guide to Better Cooking

This is a great cookbook for the adventurous beginner, or someone who just wants the basics in one place. What I particularly like about ATK recipes is the thought and care that goes into testing them. Who can always tweak them to taste ( recommend making each at least one time if you’re not a “seasoned” cook). I also like the tips, and ‘think like a chef’ sections for added commentary. The recipes are a nice selection that almost anyone would want in their repertoire and almost ingredients can be found at a reasonably sized market in the US. This would make a nice gift for a bride or groom to be, those just starting out with an interest in cooking for themselves and friends, a House warming gift, etc. it probably should have been updated/ new Essential Cookbook, as it doesn’t contain everything thing, every recipe, etc., but what most want or need most now.

This is a great little cookbook for cooks of all experience and ability. It contains a wide variety of recipes that are not too complicated and most do not contain obscure ingredients. The best part are the "basics" included along the way: everything from proper vegetable prep, to basic homemade broth, to frosting a layer cake, or perfecting hard cooked eggs. Along the way are great tips and recommendations from America's Test Kitchen. I cannot forget to mention: PHOTOS! Beautiful photos of not only the finished recipe, but, more importantly, key steps along the way. This is my third cookbook from ATK. While some of the recipes/techniques are in my other books, this one is arranged so nicely and has nice color photos.

OMG! I love this book. I really enjoy watching America’s Test Kitchen. I’ve learned so much. I decided to get their Essentials book. I’m only on page 55 of 454, but can see this is going to be my “go to” cookbook. It is so full of information, techniques, tips and how-tos. Beautiful pictures that make my stomach grumble and recipes that I can actually see myself doing.This would be a great book to give someone starting out on their own. If they don’t know anything about cooking, they will after reading this book!!

This book makes cooking look easy. If you have a little cooking knowledge it truly brings this book to culinary levels. Use your judgment and enjoy the Fruits of your labor. Bon appetite!

Well written, easy to read and understand. Excellent information for beginning and somewhat experienced cooks about equipment needed, what cooking instructions mean, ingredient choices and about each individual recipe. The Thing Like a Cook offers information about ingredients as well as why and when certain techniques are used. Recipes are easy to follow and produce flavorful meals.

Everything I’ve tried from this book has been excellent. I would especially recommend this for anyone who is new to America’s Test Kitchen. It’s a good introduction book with a wide range of recipes. But, even thought this is my fourth ATK book, there’s new and good recipes that I’ve really enjoyed. The overnight yeasted waffles are excellent, as is the bucatini with breadcrumbs, peas and pancetta.

With a title of "New Essentials," I was expecting something a cookbook that really gave basics and foundations for cooking. This seems more like a random collection of recipes (admittedly clearly written and well-tested), but it's not organized in a way that makes it easy to find tips and techniques. The recipes themselves are okay--nothing stood out as something I'm dying to try. What I liked most about the book are the "think like a cook" tips. These give some really helpful information, but as they embedded with the recipes, there's not an easy way to discover those tips unless you happen to make that recipe or read through the whole book (which is actually what I've found myself doing just to get all those tips.)

This is a book everyone needs to have in their kitchen. Every page contains so much helpful information on technique, ingredients, variations and so much more. The recipes are great too. Bought two additional copies for my friends - and they are now fans!

Excellent ! Beaucoup de recettes.

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