Mark Bittman's Kitchen Matrix

"From the man who tried to teach you How to Cook Everything comes this, a book on how to improvise in the kitchen. Kitchen Matrix is a somewhat genius concept: take an ingredient or dish (tomatoes), offer a few base recipes (salad, soup, stuffed, sauce), and some basic variations on those recipes (a BLT salad, or a tomato eggplant caponata sauce). The goal is to get people comfortable going off book with their own cooking, and it's presented in a fun and engaging way. If you like the variations in the How to Cook Everything books—and there are people who think those variations are the best part—here's an entire book of them." -Epicurious “Mark Bittman is the master of uncomplicated cooking, and fans will no doubt be familiar with the concept behind his latest cookbook: Learn a handful of basic recipes and with a little creativity, you can prepare a lifetime of satisfying meals.” – Tasting Table "Bittman continues his winning approach to simplifying recipes for the average home cook in this terrific collection of more than 400 customizable recipes…Readers tired of the same old, same old will find this book to be a godsend, and cooks in search of new ideas are sure to find a few new culinary avenues to explore. " – Publishers Weekly (Starred Review) “Beautifully photographed and designed…[ Mark Bittman’s Kitchen Matrix] embraces a bold, fresh way to share recipes.” – Associated Press “[Mark Bittman’s Kitchen Matrix] is an immersive visual guide of his trademark dishes: basic recipes paired with inventive variations. The striking images remind us that prepping herbs and veggies is rewarding for the eyes – and the nose, too. The resulting meals are vivid and delicious.” – House Beautiful