The Art of Simple Food: Notes, Lessons, and Recipes from a Delicious Revolution: A Cookbook

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An indispensable resource for home cooks from the woman who changed the way Americans think about food. 

Perhaps more responsible than anyone for the revolution in the way we eat, cook, and think about food, Alice Waters has “single-handedly chang[ed] the American palate” according to the New York Times. Her simple but inventive dishes focus on a passion for flavor and a reverence for locally produced, seasonal foods.

With an essential repertoire of timeless, approachable recipes chosen to enhance and showcase great ingredients, The Art of Simple Food isan indispensable resource for home cooks. Here you will find Alice’s philosophy on everything from stocking your kitchen, to mastering fundamentals and preparing delicious, seasonal inspired meals all year long. Always true to her philosophy that a perfect meal is one that’s balanced in texture, color, and flavor, Waters helps us embrace the seasons’ bounty and make the best choices when selecting ingredients. Fill your market basket with pristine produce, healthful grains, and responsibly raised meat, poultry, and seafood, then embark on a voyage of culinary rediscovery that reminds us that the most gratifying dish is often the least complex.

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Clarkson Potter
Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 2, 2007
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 405 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0307336794
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0307336798
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.5 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.46 x 7.6 x 1.34 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #21,236 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #15 in Organic Cooking #23 in Natural Food Cooking #31 in Seasonal Cooking (Books)
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