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Matthew Kenney's Mediterranean Cooking: Great Flavors for the American KitchenMatthew Kenney's Mediterranean Cooking: Great Flavors for the American Kitchen by Sam Gugino
Buy used from: $7.29
I think I have cooked almost every recipe in this book and incorporate elements from the recipes into my own creations.
Mexican Family CookingMexican Family Cooking by Aida Gabilondo
Buy new: $19.00 / Used from: $9.93
Straight-forward, real Mexican recipes that turn out wonderful every time.
The Way to CookThe Way to Cook by Julia Child
Buy new: $40.95 / Used from: $6.57
I often look up simple things that I've forgotten exact details like how to cook perfect hard-boiled eggs in this excellent reference.
Jacques Pepin's Complete TechniquesJacques Pepin's Complete Techniques by Jacques Pépin
Buy new: $15.61 / Used from: $10.42
For any questions about technique I turn to this volume first and never have to look elsewhere.
Naked Chef Takes Off, TheNaked Chef Takes Off, The by Jamie Oliver
Buy new: $23.07 / Used from: $3.60
Jamie Oliver cooks the way I do, relying on fresh ingredients, powerful flavors, and skilled but laid back attitude. It's about having fun afterall.
Happy Days with the Naked ChefHappy Days with the Naked Chef by Jamie Oliver
Buy new: $23.07 / Used from: $2.65
Jamie Oliver cooks the way I do, relying on fresh ingredients, powerful flavors, and skilled but laid back attitude. It's about having fun afterall.
Naked Chef, TheNaked Chef, The by Jamie Oliver
Buy new: $23.07 / Used from: $2.98
Jamie Oliver cooks the way I do, relying on fresh ingredients, powerful flavors, and skilled but laid back attitude. It's about having fun afterall.
The Cuisines of Germany: Regional Specialties and Traditional Home CookingThe Cuisines of Germany: Regional Specialties and Traditional Home Cooking by Horst Scharfenberg
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For German standards this is a great collection of delicious recipes.
The Classic Pasta Cookbook (Classic Cookbooks)The Classic Pasta Cookbook (Classic Cookbooks) by Giuliano Hazan
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THE book I turned to first when making Spaghetti alla Carbonara and many other pasta dishes.
The Classic Italian CookbookThe Classic Italian Cookbook by Marcella Hazan
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The first Italian cookbook I ever bought and one of the best.
More Classic Italian CookingMore Classic Italian Cooking by Marcella Hazan
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The second Italian cookbook I ever bought and a great supplement to Marcella's first book.
Gordon Ramsay's Just DessertsGordon Ramsay's Just Desserts by Gordon Ramsay
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An amazing book for all dessert needs. Ramsay has a sharp but talented tongue and this book gives great insights into how to cook and create delicious desserts.