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The Best Cookbooks Around
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All About Braising: The Art of Uncomplicated CookingAll About Braising: The Art of Uncomplicated Cooking by Molly Stevens
Buy new: $23.10 / Used from: $21.00
Classic Comfort Food Cooking- a must-have for a long winter in the kitchen...
The Martha Stewart Living Christmas CookbookThe Martha Stewart Living Christmas Cookbook by Martha Stewart Living Magazine
Buy used from: $9.97
Not just for the Holidays- great dishes and classics for anytime. The cookies and desserts are perfection plus.
Mexican Everyday (Recipes Featured on Season 4 of the PBS-TV series "Mexico One Plate at a Time")Mexican Everyday (Recipes Featured on Season 4 of the PBS-TV series "Mexico One Plate at a Time") by Rick Bayless
Buy new: $19.77 / Used from: $15.72
I love Rick Bayless, and his latest book is great for everyday cooking- just like he promises. Big Flavors and few ingredients.
The Healthy Hedonist: More Than 200 Delectable Flexitarian Recipes for Relaxed Daily FeastsThe Healthy Hedonist: More Than 200 Delectable Flexitarian Recipes for Relaxed Daily Feasts by Myra Kornfeld
Buy new: $15.56 / Used from: $9.95
This book is outrageously good. Every dish is simple and full of delicious flavor- Myra does not disappoint!
Sunday Suppers at Lucques: Seasonal Recipes from Market to TableSunday Suppers at Lucques: Seasonal Recipes from Market to Table by Suzanne Goin
Buy new: $23.10 / Used from: $24.68
Suzanne is wonderful and her personality oozes from the pages- everything looks so divine, I dare you not to cook from this book! My goal is to make every single dish in the book.
Fields of Greens: New Vegetarian Recipes From The Celebrated Greens RestaurantFields of Greens: New Vegetarian Recipes From The Celebrated Greens Restaurant by Annie Somerville
Buy new: $23.10 / Used from: $4.90
Classic Old-School type vegetarian eating, that is still delicious! Lots of wonderful ideas for salads and interesting flavor combinations you don't see every day.
Ripe for Dessert: 100 Outstanding Desserts with Fruit--Inside, Outside, AlongsideRipe for Dessert: 100 Outstanding Desserts with Fruit--Inside, Outside, Alongside by David Lebovitz
Buy used from: $15.36
This book rocks; David's desserts are always amazing, and there is such a wide variety, you're sure to find plenty that makes you drool.
Homegrown Pure and Simple: Great Healthy Food from Garden to TableHomegrown Pure and Simple: Great Healthy Food from Garden to Table by Michel Nischan
Buy used from: $2.64
This is a wonderful book, that was truly crafted with love. The recipes are healthful and delicious.
The Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved RestaurantThe Zuni Cafe Cookbook: A Compendium of Recipes and Cooking Lessons from San Francisco's Beloved Restaurant by Judy Rodgers
Buy new: $23.10 / Used from: $14.95
Lots of sound advice and solid recipes. A must-have.
The Splendid GrainThe Splendid Grain by Rebecca Wood
Buy new: $19.65 / Used from: $14.38
This book rocked my world- the recipes are widely varied and not at all what you would expect from a book about grains- not stodgy at all!
Susanna Foo Fresh Inspiration: New Approaches to Chinese CuisineSusanna Foo Fresh Inspiration: New Approaches to Chinese Cuisine by Susanna Foo
Buy new: $23.10 / Used from: $0.50
Classic cooking techniques with an asian twist- lots of inspiration to get in the kitchen.
Rebar: Modern Food CookbookRebar: Modern Food Cookbook by Audrey Alsterburg; Wanda Urbanowicz
Buy new: $19.62 / Used from: $17.00
This book is a lot of fun, and the recipes are big and bold, with tons of delicious flavor- and pretty healthy to boot.
Jamie's KitchenJamie's Kitchen by Jamie Oliver
Buy new: $39.95 / Used from: $8.88
How can you not buy jamie's books- they are gorgeous! Even better, his recipes are wonderful.
It's All American Food: The Best Recipes for More Than 400 New American ClassicsIt's All American Food: The Best Recipes for More Than 400 New American Classics by David Rosengarten
Buy used from: $0.61
This book touches on almost all the major classics in different regional American cooking. The recipes are 4-star- never fail to impress me.
Fresh Every Day: More Great Recipes from Foster's MarketFresh Every Day: More Great Recipes from Foster's Market by Sara Foster
Buy new: $23.10 / Used from: $13.50
Sara Foster cooks good honest food, and her sweets are to die for.
The Gourmet Cookbook: More Than 1000 RecipesThe Gourmet Cookbook: More Than 1000 Recipes by John Willoughby
Buy used from: $11.37
Chock-full of great recipes- a wonderful book to turn to again and again.
Molto Italiano: 327 Simple Italian Recipes to Cook at HomeMolto Italiano: 327 Simple Italian Recipes to Cook at Home by Mario Batali
Buy new: $27.00 / Used from: $19.43
What a gem of a book- if this doesn't make you want to cook Italian food, nothing will.
It's About Time: Great Recipes for Everyday LifeIt's About Time: Great Recipes for Everyday Life by Michael Schlow
Buy new: $23.10 / Used from: $11.00
Great book, interesting layout and plenty of inspiration. Good range of easy to complex dishes.
In The Sweet Kitchen: The Definitive Baker's CompanionIn The Sweet Kitchen: The Definitive Baker's Companion by Regan Daley
Buy used from: $16.00
My Favorite book to bake from - hands down!! Everything is truly wonderful.
Eat This Book: Cooking with Global Fresh FlavorsEat This Book: Cooking with Global Fresh Flavors by Tyler Florence
Buy new: $21.45 / Used from: $6.63
This book is gorgeous- simply gorgeous! Absolutely full of delicious recipes.
A Year in a Vegetarian Kitchen: Easy Seasonal Dishes for Family and FriendsA Year in a Vegetarian Kitchen: Easy Seasonal Dishes for Family and Friends by Jack Bishop
Buy new: $23.10 / Used from: $20.87
Drop dead easy recipes with great results.
The Barefoot Contessa CookbookThe Barefoot Contessa Cookbook by Ina Garten
Buy new: $23.10 / Used from: $18.94
Totally classic. You can count on Ina for great eats.
Everyday Italian: 125 Simple and Delicious RecipesEveryday Italian: 125 Simple and Delicious Recipes by Giada De Laurentiis
Buy new: $23.10 / Used from: $16.82
How can you not love Giada? She is adorable and her food is simple and great.
Once Upon a Tart...: Soups, Salads, Muffins, and MoreOnce Upon a Tart...: Soups, Salads, Muffins, and More by Frank Mentesana
Buy used from: $2.94
If you get sick of the same old soups and sandwiches, this is a good one to inspire you.