The late American cookbook author, elegant lady and wise woman Marion Cunningham once told me that she reckoned there are only 50 great recipes in the world. That has stuck in my mind though it was many moons ago.
Having been in the food journalism biz for several decades, I feel she was probably right. And, when I have a year or two’s free time to do it, I’d like to compile my take on those 50 recipes. (I don’t believe Ms. Cunningham ever published her list but she is hugely famous for her Raised Waffles made with yeast.) Read more…