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Julia and Jacques Cooking at HomeJulia and Jacques Cooking at Home by Julia Child
Buy used from: $33.98
Two approaches to many dishes. Very easy to follow. If you saw the series on PBS you will love this book.
Jacques Pepin CelebratesJacques Pepin Celebrates by JACQUES PEPIN
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For holidays and parties.
The Apprentice: My Life in the KitchenThe Apprentice: My Life in the Kitchen by Jacques Pepin
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A wonderful biography of my favorite chef.
The Way to CookThe Way to Cook by Julia Child
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You have to know the basics.
Louisiana Real and RusticLouisiana Real and Rustic by Emeril Lagasse
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His early cookbookare are the best. Good basic creole and cajun.
Emeril's Creole ChristmasEmeril's Creole Christmas by Emeril Lagasse
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Ohhhh!! Try the Chocolate Chocolate Pudding Cake
Beard On BreadBeard On Bread by James Beard
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Sharon's bread bible.
Cakes (Maida Heatter's Classic Library)Cakes (Maida Heatter's Classic Library) by Maida Heatter
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Sharon's cake bible! East 62nd Street Lemon Cake is a staple.
Maida Heatter's Book of Great DessertsMaida Heatter's Book of Great Desserts by Maida Heatter
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Can you say great desserts? Try the dobosh torte and the Queen Mother's Cake.
Authentic Mexican: Regional Cooking from the Heart of MexicoAuthentic Mexican: Regional Cooking from the Heart of Mexico by Rick Bayless
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Got to have it.
Salsas That Cook : Using Classic Salsas To Enliven Our Favorite DishesSalsas That Cook : Using Classic Salsas To Enliven Our Favorite Dishes by Rick Bayless
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A must have if for nothing else than the Salsa Baked Goat Cheese.
From the Earth to the Table: John Ash's Wine Country CuisineFrom the Earth to the Table: John Ash's Wine Country Cuisine by John Ash
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Try the Smoke Salmon Cheesecake!
Lidia's Family Table: More Than 200 Fabulous Recipes to Enjoy Every Day-With Wonderful Ideas for Variations and ImprovisationsLidia's Family Table: More Than 200 Fabulous Recipes to Enjoy Every Day-With Wonderful Ideas for Variations and Improvisations by Lidia Matticchio Bastianich
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This will teach you the basics and then allow you to improvise.
Simply SalmonSimply Salmon by James Peterson
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Salmon every way!
Nantucket Open-House CookbookNantucket Open-House Cookbook by Sarah Leah Chase
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By Sarah Leah Chase, chef and owner of Nantucket's Que Sera Sarah. We often make the Expresso Walnut Cake.