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Cook books that I can't do without
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The New Making of a Cook: The Art, Techniques, And Science Of Good CookingThe New Making of a Cook: The Art, Techniques, And Science Of Good Cooking by Madeleine Kamman
Buy used from: $8.98
Every chef needs one good textbook on cooking.
The Professional Pastry Chef: Fundamentals of Baking and Pastry, 4th EditionThe Professional Pastry Chef: Fundamentals of Baking and Pastry, 4th Edition by Bo Friberg
Buy new: $44.10 / Used from: $37.90
The New Best Recipe: All-New Edition with 1,000 RecipesThe New Best Recipe: All-New Edition with 1,000 Recipes by Editors of Cook's Illustrated Magazine
Buy new: $23.10 / Used from: $17.49
Every kitchen needs a few general recipe books and this one can't be beat.
King Arthur Flour Whole Grain Baking: Delicious Recipes Using Nutritious Whole GrainsKing Arthur Flour Whole Grain Baking: Delicious Recipes Using Nutritious Whole Grains by King Arthur Flour
Buy new: $23.10 / Used from: $18.00
The King Arthur Flour Cookie Companion: The Essential Cookie CookbookThe King Arthur Flour Cookie Companion: The Essential Cookie Cookbook by King Arthur Flour
Buy new: $19.77 / Used from: $16.35
The Pie and Pastry BibleThe Pie and Pastry Bible by Rose Levy Beranbaum
Buy new: $31.50 / Used from: $14.93
Rose Levy Beranbaum knows her stuff. This is the bible of pie and pastry making.
The King Arthur Flour Baker's Companion: The All-Purpose Baking CookbookThe King Arthur Flour Baker's Companion: The All-Purpose Baking Cookbook by King Arthur Flour
Buy new: $23.10 / Used from: $19.42
The Bread BibleThe Bread Bible by Rose Levy Beranbaum
Buy new: $23.10 / Used from: $19.00
Bread: A Baker's Book of Techniques and RecipesBread: A Baker's Book of Techniques and Recipes by Jeffrey Hamelman
Buy new: $26.40 / Used from: $17.20
The Bread Baker's Apprentice: Mastering the Art of Extraordinary BreadThe Bread Baker's Apprentice: Mastering the Art of Extraordinary Bread by Peter Reinhart
Buy new: $23.10 / Used from: $22.88
Yes I do have 3 bread books on the list. What can I say-I love bread! If you have these 3 bread books you will need no others.
Baking with Julia Savor the Joys of Baking with America's Best BakersBaking with Julia Savor the Joys of Baking with America's Best Bakers by Dorie Greenspan
Buy new: $26.40 / Used from: $10.89
Baking: From My Home to YoursBaking: From My Home to Yours by Dorie Greenspan
Buy new: $26.40 / Used from: $8.25
Southern Living 2006 Annual Recipes (Southern Living Annual Recipes)Southern Living 2006 Annual Recipes (Southern Living Annual Recipes)
Buy new: $23.07 / Used from: $4.15
Southern Living 2005 Annual Recipes (Southern Living Annual Recipes)Southern Living 2005 Annual Recipes (Southern Living Annual Recipes)
Buy new: $23.07 / Used from: $0.47
Cook's IllustratedCook's Illustrated
Buy new: $26.95
Excellent equipment reviews and cooking tips.
Taste of HomeTaste of Home
Buy new: $17.98
Terrific variety of recipes in each issue.