Mark Bittman is among the country's most widely respected and beloved food writers and home cooks. His must-see weekly New York Times column and videos, "The Minimalist," and his regular appearances on the Today show showcase his mastery of teaching the art of cooking. Bittman has written more than a dozen cookbooks, including the blockbuster How to Cook Everything Vegetarian. He is also the host of an ongoing series of public television shows based on How to Cook Everything and other books.