Lists of Bests: Laura's "My 100 Essential Recipes" http://www.listsofbests.com/list/9661 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. Fri, 04 Dec 2009 04:53:50 GMT en-us 0 50 93 50 0 Black Olive Paste http://www.allconsuming.net/item/view/1733596 <div id="position">1</div><div class="place-image-placeholder"><span class="qm">*</span></div> vegetable tempura http://www.allconsuming.net/item/view/938906 <div id="position">2</div><div class="place-image-placeholder"><span class="qm">*</span></div><div style="font-size: 12px;"> by dhcsoul</div> Gougeres http://www.allconsuming.net/item/view/1733639 <div id="position">3</div><div class="place-image-placeholder"><span class="qm">*</span></div> Stuffed Mushrooms http://www.allconsuming.net/item/view/1164175 <div id="position">4</div><div class="place-image-placeholder"><span class="qm">*</span></div> Potstickers http://www.allconsuming.net/item/view/1733640 <div id="position">5</div><div class="place-image-placeholder"><span class="qm">*</span></div> Fried Wontons http://www.allconsuming.net/item/view/1733641 <div id="position">6</div><div class="place-image-placeholder"><span class="qm">*</span></div> Empanadas http://www.allconsuming.net/item/view/1168580 <div id="position">7</div><div class="place-image-placeholder"><span class="qm">*</span></div><div style="font-size: 12px;"> by </div> Spinach-Cheese Triangles http://www.allconsuming.net/item/view/1733643 <div id="position">8</div><div class="place-image-placeholder"><span class="qm">*</span></div> Minestrone Soup http://www.allconsuming.net/item/view/566374 <div id="position">9</div><div class="place-image-placeholder"><span class="qm">*</span></div><div style="font-size: 12px;"> by </div> Black Bean Soup http://www.allconsuming.net/item/view/1513825 <div id="position">10</div><div class="place-image-placeholder"><span class="qm">*</span></div><div style="font-size: 12px;"> by </div> Chicken Soup with Butter Dumplings http://www.allconsuming.net/item/view/1733651 <div id="position">11</div><div class="place-image-placeholder"><span class="qm">*</span></div> Scotch Broth http://www.allconsuming.net/item/view/1733663 <div id="position">12</div><div class="place-image-placeholder"><span class="qm">*</span></div> Caesar Salad with Garlic Croutons http://www.allconsuming.net/item/view/1733668 <div id="position">13</div><div class="place-image-placeholder"><span class="qm">*</span></div> Classic American Potato Salad and Kosher Pickles http://www.allconsuming.net/item/view/1733670 <div id="position">14</div><div class="place-image-placeholder"><span class="qm">*</span></div> Warm Pear and Gorgonzola Salad http://www.allconsuming.net/item/view/1733675 <div id="position">15</div><div class="place-image-placeholder"><span class="qm">*</span></div><div style="font-size: 12px;"> by Family Kitchen</div> Chicken Salad with Olive Oil and Chives http://www.allconsuming.net/item/view/1733676 <div id="position">16</div><div class="place-image-placeholder"><span class="qm">*</span></div> Chef's Salad http://www.allconsuming.net/item/view/1733703 <div id="position">17</div><div class="place-image-placeholder"><span class="qm">*</span></div><div style="font-size: 12px;"> by </div> Linguine with Raw Tomato Sauce http://www.allconsuming.net/item/view/1733735 <div id="position">18</div><div class="place-image-placeholder"><span class="qm">*</span></div> Fettuccine Alfrédo http://www.allconsuming.net/item/view/802382 <div id="position">19</div><div class="place-image-placeholder"><span class="qm">*</span></div> Ziti with Creamy Gorgonzola Sauce http://www.allconsuming.net/item/view/1733768 <div id="position">20</div><div class="place-image-placeholder"><span class="qm">*</span></div> Gnocchi http://www.allconsuming.net/item/view/570920 <div id="position">21</div><div class="place-image-placeholder"><span class="qm">*</span></div><div style="font-size: 12px;"> by </div> Lasagne Bolognese with Herbed Goat Cheese http://www.allconsuming.net/item/view/1733786 <div id="position">22</div><div class="place-image-placeholder"><span class="qm">*</span></div> Baked Macaroni and Cheese http://www.allconsuming.net/item/view/1594426 <div id="position">23</div><div class="place-image-placeholder"><span class="qm">*</span></div> Polenta with Sauteed Sausage, Peppers, and Onions http://www.allconsuming.net/item/view/1733825 <div id="position">24</div><div class="place-image-placeholder"><span class="qm">*</span></div> Nori Sushi Rolls http://www.allconsuming.net/item/view/1733841 <div id="position">25</div><div class="place-image-placeholder"><span class="qm">*</span></div> Risotto with Mushrooms, Garlic, and Anchovies http://www.allconsuming.net/item/view/1733857 <div id="position">26</div><div class="place-image-placeholder"><span class="qm">*</span></div> French Bread http://www.allconsuming.net/item/view/561249 <div id="position">27</div><div class="place-image-placeholder"><span class="qm">*</span></div><div style="font-size: 12px;"> by </div> Caramel Rolls http://www.allconsuming.net/item/view/1733872 <div id="position">28</div><div class="place-image-placeholder"><span class="qm">*</span></div> Buttermilk Biscuits http://www.allconsuming.net/item/view/1733880 <div id="position">29</div><div class="place-image-placeholder"><span class="qm">*</span></div> Brioche http://www.allconsuming.net/item/view/88508 <div id="position">30</div><div class="place-image-placeholder"><span class="qm">*</span></div><div style="font-size: 12px;"> by </div> Zucchini Bread http://www.allconsuming.net/item/view/1733881 <div id="position">31</div><div class="place-image-placeholder"><span class="qm">*</span></div> Coffee Cake Muffins http://www.allconsuming.net/item/view/1733882 <div id="position">32</div><div class="place-image-placeholder"><span class="qm">*</span></div> Grilled White Pizza with Prosciutto and Parmesan http://www.allconsuming.net/item/view/1733883 <div id="position">33</div><div class="place-image-placeholder"><span class="qm">*</span></div> Baked Pizza with Tomato Sauce, Four Cheeses, Sausage, and Oil-Cured Black Olives http://www.allconsuming.net/item/view/1733885 <div id="position">34</div><div class="place-image-placeholder"><span class="qm">*</span></div> Pissaladiere http://www.allconsuming.net/item/view/1733886 <div id="position">35</div><div class="place-image-placeholder"><span class="qm">*</span></div> Pan Bagna with Chicken Breast http://www.allconsuming.net/item/view/1733887 <div id="position">36</div><div class="place-image-placeholder"><span class="qm">*</span></div> Steak Fajitas with Grilled Vegetables http://www.allconsuming.net/item/view/1733888 <div id="position">37</div><div class="place-image-placeholder"><span class="qm">*</span></div> Broiled Cod with Tomatoes and Olives http://www.allconsuming.net/item/view/1733889 <div id="position">38</div><div class="place-image-placeholder"><span class="qm">*</span></div> Sauteed Trout with Bacon http://www.allconsuming.net/item/view/1733890 <div id="position">39</div><div class="place-image-placeholder"><span class="qm">*</span></div> Salt Cod Cakes and French Fries with Malt Vinegar http://www.allconsuming.net/item/view/1733891 <div id="position">40</div><div class="place-image-placeholder"><span class="qm">*</span></div> Roast Chicken with Herb Butter http://www.allconsuming.net/item/view/1733900 <div id="position">41</div><div class="place-image-placeholder"><span class="qm">*</span></div> Chicken and Garlic Stew http://www.allconsuming.net/item/view/1733901 <div id="position">42</div><div class="place-image-placeholder"><span class="qm">*</span></div> Grilled Chicken with Pesto http://www.allconsuming.net/item/view/1733902 <div id="position">43</div><div class="place-image-placeholder"><span class="qm">*</span></div> chicken adobo http://www.allconsuming.net/item/view/1595168 <div id="position">44</div><div class="place-image-placeholder"><span class="qm">*</span></div><div style="font-size: 12px;"> by Philippines</div> Fried Chicken http://www.allconsuming.net/item/view/137166 <div id="position">45</div><div class="place-image-placeholder"><span class="qm">*</span></div><div style="font-size: 12px;"> by </div> Extra-Crisp Sauteed Chicken Cutlets http://www.allconsuming.net/item/view/1733915 <div id="position">46</div><div class="place-image-placeholder"><span class="qm">*</span></div> Broiled Chicken Thighs with Soy Glaze http://www.allconsuming.net/item/view/1733921 <div id="position">47</div><div class="place-image-placeholder"><span class="qm">*</span></div> Cornish Hens and Sauerkraut http://www.allconsuming.net/item/view/1733923 <div id="position">48</div><div class="place-image-placeholder"><span class="qm">*</span></div> Prime Rib Roast http://www.allconsuming.net/item/view/1733937 <div id="position">49</div><div class="place-image-placeholder"><span class="qm">*</span></div> Beef stew http://www.allconsuming.net/item/view/91402 <div id="position">50</div><div class="place-image-placeholder"><span class="qm">*</span></div><div style="font-size: 12px;"> by Someone</div>