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Curated by New York Times food columnist Amanda Hesser, this volume brings together more than 1,000 recipes drawn from five decades of NYT culinary history. It includes treasured staples from earlier cookbooks—such as the 1940s Caesar salad and 1960s flourless chocolate cake—as well as contemporary dishes like fava bean salad and no‑knead bread. Hesser has personally updated each recipe and provides chapter introductions that trace the evolution of American cooking, while witty headnotes explain why each dish remains special. Whether you grew up with Craig Claiborne’s classics or are just beginning to explore home cooking, the book offers clear instructions, from rolling dough to slow‑roasting fish, making it a lasting companion for both seasoned and novice cooks.
First publish date: 2010
Genre: Food, Sports & Hobbies/Cooking & Recipes
Authors: Amanda Hesser
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