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The Art of Simple Food: Notes, Lessons, and Recipes from a Delicious Revolution, by Alice Waters

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Simple gourmet. "Back to basics" is the theme of The Art of Simple Food: Notes, Lessons, and Recipes from a Delicious Revolution—but what delicious basics! This indispensable cookbook reminds us that the most gratifying dish is often the least complex. Author Waters, founder of Berkeley's Chez Panisse restaurant and one of America's most influential chefs, presents chapters on choosing the best ingredients and equipment, innovative cooking techniques, and preparing simple yet delicious dishes that are both incredibly appealing and totally low-stress.

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