New Basics Cookbook, The By Sheila Lukins, Julee Rosso; 1989. Softcover. (F&C)

It's the 1.8-million-copy bestselling cookbook that's become a modern-day classic. Beginning cooks will learn how to boil an egg. Experienced cooks will discover new ingredients and inspired approaches to familiar ones. Encyclopedic in scope, rich with recipes and techniques, and just plain fascinating to read,

The New Basics Cookbook is the indispensable kitchen reference for all home cooks.This is a basic cookbook that reflects today's kitchen, today's pantry, today's taste expectations.

A whimsically illustrated 875-recipe labor of love, The New Basics features a light, fresh, vibrantly flavored style of American cooking that incorporates the best of new ingredients and cuisines from around the world. Over 30 chapters.