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In How to Cook Everything Fast, some standout dishes are Cheddar Waffles with Bacon Maple Syrup, Spaghetti and Drop Meatballs with Tomato Sauce, Charred Brussels Sprout Salad with Walnuts and Gorgonzola, and Apple Crumble Under the Broiler. Mark Bittman's latest book offers recipes that condense 2,000 main dishes and accompaniments that usually take hours to make. The recipes promote efficient preparation techniques, creative use of kitchen equipment, and what Bittman calls "naturally fast cooking." Enjoy homemade wonton soup in just about 30 minutes.

Some standout dishes from How to Cook Everything Fast include Cheddar Waffles with Bacon Maple Syrup, Spaghetti and Drop Meatballs with Tomato Sauce, Charred Brussels Sprout Salad with Walnuts and Gorgonzola, and Apple Crumble Under the Broiler. Mark Bittman's latest release condenses 2,000 main dishes and accompaniments that could normally take hours to make into recipes that promote efficient preparation techniques, creative (and sometimes unorthodox) use of kitchen equipment, and what Bittman calls "naturally fast cooking." Eat homemade wonton soup in around 30 minutes. Chicken parm now requires no dredging or frying. And fruit crisp does its crisping on the stovetop. Bittman also focuses on maximizing a cook's use of time, offering guidance not only on how, but when to prepare the various components of his recipes. Chop these vegetables while the soup simmers, toast your croutons while whisking the dressing, grow 3 more arms so you can stuff the cornish hens, ice the mocha fudge cake, and give your husband (or wife) a happy ending all at once. Maybe I will do us both a favor and get her How to Cook Everything author Mark Bittman's latest release, How to Cook Everything Fast. But I understand that she doesn't always have 3 to 5 hours to prepare my meals. And mostly I understand that I don't always have 3 to 5 hours to sit around waiting for them to be ready. I think cooking is cool as long as I'm on the receiving end of its spoils. For example, I like fried chicken, smoked brisket, homemade croissants, lasagna, apple hand pies, and those cheesy potatoes with Corn Flakes on top. All cooked by my mama. Because I'm going to Cornelius' house to watch the Australian Women's Beach Volleyball playoffs at 7 sharp, Mama!

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