 | Larousse Gastronomique by Larousse Gastronomique
Buy new: $53.55 / Used from: $44.50 This is a culinary encyclopedia, and a must have for any serious cook or chef.
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 | Cheese Primer by Steven Jenkins
Buy new: $11.53 / Used from: $3.68 If you like cheese, this is the book that explains it all. Includes some recipes, but more useful as a reference to explore the cheeses of the world.
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 | The Bread Bible by Rose Levy Beranbaum
Buy new: $23.10 / Used from: $18.99 An excellent book on bread with easy to understand illustrated recipes.
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 | Baking at Home with The Culinary Institute of America by The Culinary Institute of America
Buy new: $26.40 / Used from: $19.99 A great book for beginners and experienced alike.
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 | Baking with Julia Savor the Joys of Baking with America's Best Bakers by Dorie Greenspan
Buy new: $26.40 / Used from: $9.97 Full of breads, sweets, and treats, this is an excellent source for recipes to complete any meal.
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 | The Professional Chef by Culinary Institute of America
Buy used from: $21.97 I trained at the CIA, so I tend to enjoy their books. Full of recipes and technique, they contain more than just my memories.
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 | The Way to Cook by Julia Child
Buy new: $40.95 / Used from: $3.98 Julia brought French cooking into the American household and made it look easy. Well, if you understand the French methods cooking can be fun and easy.
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 | The 1997 Joy of Cooking by Marion Rombauer Becker
Buy new: $25.08 / Used from: $3.39 Basic American cooking for the average person. Not the best cookbook, but it can come in handy.
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 | New Tastes from Texas by Stephan Pyles
Buy used from: $12.98 For some Texan flair, this book has some great recipes.
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 | Emeril's New New Orleans by Emeril Lagasse
Buy new: $17.82 / Used from: $0.32 An older book that will add spice to your menu. Full of Cajun and Creole favorites, typically found in the Big Easy.
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 | Pizza Napoletana! by Pamela Sheldon Johns
Buy used from: $79.95 While traveling in Italy, I enjoyed true Italian pizza. This book explains the traditions and is full of authentic recipes. Now I need to learn more about gelato!
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 | Culinaria Hungary by Aniko Gergely; Photography Christoph Buschel & Ruprecht Stempell
Buy used from: $124.98 The Culinaria books are more than just a cookbook. They are full of pictures and describe how foods fit into the culture of a country. I like to look at them to prepare for vacations to that country.
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 | The Pie and Pastry Bible by Rose Levy Beranbaum
Buy new: $31.50 / Used from: $14.65 Mmmmm, pie! This thorough cookbook has recipes for savory to sweet pies, and more.
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 | Le Creuset Cookbook: The Cast Iron Way to Cook by Sue Cutts
Buy used from: $18.50 I enjoy my Le Creuset cookware and always looking for new ways to use it. This book is full of recipes and a cast iron reference.
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