A stylish compendium of 100 of the world's best cookery books, from the seventeenth century to the present day.

"Contributions by Florence Fabricant, William Grimes, Judith Jones, Marion Nestle, Alice Waters, and others"--Dust jacket.

Contains clear, concise recipes for 101 culinary classics, from Apple Pie to Zabaglione, each paired with an essay on the dish's history.

Every Recipe and Skill You Need To Be A Great Cook Here’s the truth: making food worth savoring and showing off isn’t as difficult as you like to think it i

Raymond Sokolov applies to vegetables the original concept of his book THE COOK'S CANON: 101 Classic Recipes Everyone Should Know, fusing imaginative recipes wi