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Laura's "My 100 Essential Recipes"

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I taught myself to cook a few years ago and, though I can certainly hold my own in the kitchen, there is still much to learn. Here are 100 recipes that I consider essential in my household. I’ve made many of them and avoided others, but all will be approached with the goal of mastery. All recipes are from Mark Bittman’s How To Cook Everything, a lovely and unpretentious book that is as much encyclopedia as it is cookbook.

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    Black Olive Paste

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    vegetable tempura
    by dhcsoul

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    Gougeres

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    Stuffed Mushrooms

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    Potstickers

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    Fried Wontons

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    Empanadas

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    Spinach-Cheese Triangles

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    Minestrone Soup

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    Black Bean Soup

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    Scotch Broth

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    Caesar Salad with Garlic Croutons

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    Warm Pear and Gorgonzola Salad
    by Family Kitchen

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    Chef's Salad

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    Linguine with Raw Tomato Sauce

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    Fettuccine Alfrédo

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    Ziti with Creamy Gorgonzola Sauce

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    Gnocchi

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    Baked Macaroni and Cheese

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    Nori Sushi Rolls

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    French Bread

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    Caramel Rolls

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    Buttermilk Biscuits

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    Brioche

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    Zucchini Bread

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    Coffee Cake Muffins

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    Pissaladiere

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    Pan Bagna with Chicken Breast

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    Sauteed Trout with Bacon

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    Roast Chicken with Herb Butter

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    Chicken and Garlic Stew

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    Grilled Chicken with Pesto

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    chicken adobo
    by Philippines

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    Fried Chicken

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    Cornish Hens and Sauerkraut

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    Prime Rib Roast

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    Beef stew
    by Someone

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    Roast Pork with Sage and Potatoes

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    Falafel with Tahini Dressing

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    Corn Fritters

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    Eggplant Parmesan

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    Banana Fritters

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    Crème Brulée

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    Crepes Suzette

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    Banana Cream Pie

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    Pecan Pie

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    Butterscotch Brownies

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    Ham and Cheese Souffle

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    Onion Quiche with Bacon

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    Yogurt Pancakes

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    Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies

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    Oatmeal Cookies

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    Spice Pound Cake

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    Crispy French Toast

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    Welsh Rarebit

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    Summer Pudding

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    Bread Pudding

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    Onion Pan Bread

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    Braised Beef Brisket

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    Stir-Fried Beef with Onions

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    Turkey Thighs Braised in Red Wine

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    Potato Soup with Leeks

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    Potato Pancakes with Sour Cream
    by IHOP

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    raw apple crisp

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    Banana-Strawberry Cream Tart

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    Plum Tomato Tart with Pesto

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    Crisp Pan-Fried Noodle Cake

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Created by Laura on Jul 11, 2006.