The Essential New York Times Cookbook

The Essential New York Times Cookbook, compiled by Amanda Hesser, is a James Beard Award-winning and New York Times best-selling collection of recipes from The New York Times archives.

The book includes over 1,000 recipes, ranging from classic dishes like Caesar Salad to modern favorites like No-Knead Bread.

Hesser has tested and adapted each recipe, providing insights into American culinary traditions.