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Cookbooks that have changed my life
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The Fannie Farmer CookbookThe Fannie Farmer Cookbook by Marion Cunningham
Buy used from: $0.46
Best for beginners-or a new bride! All the basics-plus great instruction!
Chef Paul Prudhomme's Louisiana KitchenChef Paul Prudhomme's Louisiana Kitchen by Paul Prudhomme
Buy new: $20.87 / Used from: $1.49
This started my love affair with cast iron and spicy, flavorful food!
Favorite Restaurant RecipesFavorite Restaurant Recipes by Bon Appetit
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The first book I bought because of a 'Bon Appetit' recommendation! Incredible-Fantastic-Over the top!!
The California Heritage CookbookThe California Heritage Cookbook
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The best regional cookbook from my home state! Great variety-wonderful recipes!
The Complete Vegetarian CuisineThe Complete Vegetarian Cuisine by Rose Elliot
Buy used from: $0.79
The most comprehensive vegetarian cook book I have ever encountered! Beautifully photographed and fantastic recpes! Innovative! Flavorful!
The Japanese KitchenThe Japanese Kitchen by Hiroko Shimbo
Buy new: $21.95 / Used from: $1.99
Japanese cuisine at it's best! Detailed explaination & instruction- anyone can prepare authentic Japanese cuisine!
American Heart Association Around the World Cookbook:: Healthy Recipes with International FlavorAmerican Heart Association Around the World Cookbook:: Healthy Recipes with International Flavor by American Heart Association
Buy used from: $0.15
This is a fantastic cookbook-well, yeah, it's like, healthy, but the recipes are GREAT!!!
Barbecued Ribs and Other Great FeedsBarbecued Ribs and Other Great Feeds by Jeanne Voltz
Buy used from: $0.60
THE MOST USED BOOK IN MY HOUSE. PERIOD. IT'S FALLING APART AND WELL-SPLATTERED
Blue Ginger: East Meets West Cooking with Ming TsaiBlue Ginger: East Meets West Cooking with Ming Tsai by Ming Tsai
Buy new: $24.26 / Used from: $2.94
Asian fusion at it's best-even good for Sunday dinner with the family.
Mario Batali Simple Italian Food: Recipes from My Two VillagesMario Batali Simple Italian Food: Recipes from My Two Villages by Mario Batali
Buy new: $23.10 / Used from: $4.98
PURE Italian. Mario knows what he is talking about- from the region of Italy, the purity of the ingredients, the exactcombination, etc. GREAT Italian. Not for dinner with the kidlets.
I'm Just Here for the Food: Food + Heat = CookingI'm Just Here for the Food: Food + Heat = Cooking by Alton Brown
Buy new: $21.45 / Used from: $11.58
Science meets the stove- yeah he's a celebrity chef, but he really CARES and he tells you HOW and WHY (if you care) GREAT recipes for everyday dinners and schwanky nights with your boss.
The Barefoot Contessa CookbookThe Barefoot Contessa Cookbook by Ina Garten
Buy new: $23.10 / Used from: $17.96
this is a fantastic cookbook--well, all of her cookbooks are great. It will make you a lover of brussel sprouts-honest. Try it!