The Essential New York Times Cookbook: Classic Recipes for a New Century

Amanda Hesser, the well known New York Times food columnist, brings her signature voice and expertise to this compendium of influential and delicious recipes from chefs, home cooks and food writers. Hesser has cooked and updated every one of the 1000-plus recipes here.
Her chapter introductions showcase the history of cooking, and her witty and fascinating headnotes share what makes each recipe special.