Mark Bittman's Kitchen Matrix

<b>Bestselling author Mark Bittman anthologizes his popular Matrix series in a boldly graphic new cookbook featuring 400 recipes that emphasize creativity improvisation and simplicity as the keys to varied cooking.</b><br><br>For years Mark Bittman has shared his formulas recipes and kitchen improvisations in his popular <i>New York Times</i> Eat column in which an ingredient or essential technique is presented in different variations in a bold matrix. Accompanied by striking photographs and brief straightforward instructions these thematic matrices show how simple changes in preparation and ingredient swaps in a master recipe can yield dishes that are each completely different from the original and equally delicious. <br><br>In <i>Mark Bittman&#146;s Kitchen Matrix</i> Mark&#146;s matrices come together to create a collection of over 400 flexible recipes covering vegetables fruits meats and chicken and even desserts. Whether you're cooking up soup (creamy brothy earthy or hearty) freezing ice pops (in fruity savory creamy or boozy varieties) or preparing asparagus (steamed roasted stir-fried or grilled)<i></i> following<i> </i>Mark&#146;s approach to culinary improvisation will deliver stand-out results.