What's new? More opinionated writing: Mark's advice, which has helped millions of readers cook with confidence, is even more present in HTCE 2e in countless sidebars and tips (like "Is Brining Worth the Effort?" and "What to Expect from Whole Wheat Pasta"). Most importantly, he begins each chapter with Essential Recipes--recipes Mark thinks you should know because they're building blocks or that you'll want in your repertoire because they're so easy or popular. Recipes like Roast Chicken Parts in Olive Oil or Butter are disarmingly simple and endlessly variable. You'll also find: Nearly 400 drawings of how-to techniques (many new), from how to chop an onion to how to use a pastry bag. All-new recipes, like Chicken Pot Pie, Warm Spicy Greens with Bacon and Eggs, and Jim Lahey's No-Work Bread. Loads of helpful sidebars, such as "18 Variations on Vinaigrette." Icons flagging Fast, Make-Ahead, Vegetarian, and Essential recipes, plus listings in the back for each.  New charts help you customize recipes with a variety of flavors and ingredients, such as "6 Ways to Flavor Grilled or Broiled Shrimp," or "Improvising Hot Sandwiches."  Chapter-At-a-Glance listings that x-ref all the mains sections of the chapter ("Appetizers" has listings for Essential Recipes, Finger and Toothpick Food, Dips and Spreads, Crispy Starters, Wrapped Finger Foods, and More Formal Appetizers). A comprehensive index that makes finding what you need a snap.

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