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Staple Cookbooks You Absolutely Must Own
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The New Basics CookbookThe New Basics Cookbook by Julee Rosso
Buy new: $13.57 / Used from: $0.97
When you need something fabulous and real, look in here. This is an old, old, dependable friend. Great fun to read, too.
The 1997 Joy of CookingThe 1997 Joy of Cooking by Marion Rombauer Becker
Buy new: $27.36 / Used from: $8.47
From boiling eggs to carving a roast, to making sushi or authentic Saag Paneer, this is the ultimate reference for every kitchen!
Vegetables: The Most Authoritative Guide to Buying, Preparing, and Cooking with More than 300 RecipesVegetables: The Most Authoritative Guide to Buying, Preparing, and Cooking with More than 300 Recipes by James Peterson
Buy used from: $6.35
Not sure what to do with a jerusalem artichoke? Tired of the same old potatoes and the same old spinach? You need this book. Never boring. Always good.
Rosie's Bakery All-Butter, Fresh Cream, Sugar-Packed, No-Holds-Barred Baking BookRosie's Bakery All-Butter, Fresh Cream, Sugar-Packed, No-Holds-Barred Baking Book by Judy Rosenberg
Buy used from: $31.71
This is THE staple desert cookbook. You will never be disappointed with this one. I promise that you will be a hit at every gathering when you serve something from this book.
MOLLIE KATZEN'S VEGETABLE HEAVEN: OVER 200 RECIPES FOR UNCOMMON SOUPS, TASTY BITES, SIDE-BY-SIDE DISHES, AND TOO MANY DESSERTSMOLLIE KATZEN'S VEGETABLE HEAVEN: OVER 200 RECIPES FOR UNCOMMON SOUPS, TASTY BITES, SIDE-BY-SIDE DISHES, AND TOO MANY DESSERTS by Mollie Katzen
Buy used from: $2.70
These delicious recipes will keep you healthy and sane during the week. Includes fast, healthy, interesting menus.
Fish: The Complete Guide to Buying and CookingFish: The Complete Guide to Buying and Cooking by Mark Bittman
Buy new: $13.57 / Used from: $4.95
Your answer to awesome fish - every time!
Rosie's Bakery Chocolate-Packed Jam-Filled Butter-Rich No-Holds-Barred Cookie BookRosie's Bakery Chocolate-Packed Jam-Filled Butter-Rich No-Holds-Barred Cookie Book by Judy Rosenberg
Buy used from: $2.03
The Best of the Best cookie recipes. Cookies for every occassion and every mood. (But also look in The New Basics and Rosie's other book for delicious cookie recipes.)
3 Bowls : Vegetarian Recipes from an American Zen Buddhist Monastery3 Bowls : Vegetarian Recipes from an American Zen Buddhist Monastery by Seppo Ed Farrey
Buy new: $14.40 / Used from: $2.98
I LOVE this book. Just reading it makes me feel better. Terrific soup and bread recipes, among other things.
Louisiana Real and RusticLouisiana Real and Rustic by Emeril Lagasse
Buy new: $20.52 / Used from: $0.25
Authentic Louisiana cooking. Green Gumbo and everything!