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Poultry cooking books: top picks
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Best overall AMERICASTES TKITCHENThe Complete Cooking for Two Cookbook
America's Test Kitchen offers 650 recipes perfectly portioned for two, with expert tips and thorough testing, making it a top-rated and highly practical cookbook.
- 650 recipes
- expert-tested
- practical for small households
- bulky size
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Best classic Simon & SchusterThe Joy of Cooking
The 2019 edition updates classic recipes with modern techniques, covering everything from basics to advanced, and remains a trusted kitchen staple.
- comprehensive
- trusted classic
- updated recipes
- very large
- can be overwhelming
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Best technique Simon & SchusterSalt, Fat, Acid, Heat
Samin Nosrat teaches the fundamental elements of good cooking, helping home cooks understand how to balance flavors and textures for consistently great results.
- teaches principles
- engaging writing
- beautiful illustrations
- not many recipes
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Best science-based W. W. Norton & CompanyThe Food Lab
J. Kenji López-Alt uses scientific explanations to improve common dishes, turning cooking into a fascinating experiment with foolproof results.
- science-based
- innovative techniques
- foolproof recipes
- very detailed
- thick book
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Best comprehensive HarvestHow to Cook Everything
Mark Bittman's essential guide covers 2,000 recipes with simple instructions, making it a go-to for cooks of all skill levels.
- 2,000 recipes
- easy instructions
- covers many cuisines
- basic presentation
- limited photos
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Best for improvisation Ten Speed PressThe New York Times Cooking No-Recipe Recipes
Sam Sifton's collection of simple, flexible recipes encourages creativity in the kitchen, relying on technique rather than exact measurements.
- flexible recipes
- encourages creativity
- quick meals
- vague for beginners
- not traditional
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Best healthy cookbookCooking for Good Health
America's Test Kitchen focuses on nutritious recipes without sacrificing flavor, with nutritional information for each dish.
- nutritious
- flavorful
- nutrition info included
- some ingredients hard to find
- not all recipes quick
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Best for stir-fry W. W. Norton & CompanyThe Wok
J. Kenji López-Alt's comprehensive wok cookbook teaches techniques for perfect stir-fries, fried rice, and more, with detailed explanations.
- master wok cooking
- detailed techniques
- wide variety
- wok-specific
- large book
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