Need more advice on how to use fresh herbs quickly and easily? Check in with Mark Bittman, food writer, chef, and all around great guy, who has dubbed himself “the minimalist†because he loves cooking delicious food but not all the rigmarole that can sometimes go with it. His easy recipe books including The Minimalist Cooks at Home, The Minimalist Cooks Dinner, and The Minimalist Entertains are trusty resources for the home cook. Packed with no-brainers that will tickle your taste buds and keep your guests happy, Bittman’s recipes are as fun to make as they are to eat.
Don’t have time to read the books? Bittman’s weekly recipe column in The New York Times, as well as his weekly video-shorts, demonstrate how to use high-quality, seasonal ingredients in simple ways that are healthy and delicious. With uncomplicated recipes like “Grilled Chicken Breasts Stuffed with Herb Butter,â€Â “Scallop-and-Plum Ceviche†with fresh cilantro, and “Crunchy Grilled Corn†with fresh parsley, Bittman can take you from raw ingredients to finished meals in no time.
And don’t miss out on his “101 Fast Recipes for Grilling.â€Â It’s a great way to make the most of the end of a beautiful summer.
