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Most Useful Cookbooks
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CookingCooking by James Peterson
Buy new: $26.40 / Used from: $22.99
If you had to own one cookbook this would be it!
How to Cook Everything Vegetarian: Simple Meatless Recipes for Great FoodHow to Cook Everything Vegetarian: Simple Meatless Recipes for Great Food by Mark Bittman
Buy new: $23.10 / Used from: $21.72
Endless supply of authentic vegetarian recipes and techniques.
Fish Forever: The Definitive Guide to Understanding, Selecting, and Preparing Healthy, Delicious, and Environmentally Sustainable SeafoodFish Forever: The Definitive Guide to Understanding, Selecting, and Preparing Healthy, Delicious, and Environmentally Sustainable Seafood by Paul Johnson
Buy new: $23.07 / Used from: $19.15
Arguably the only book you'll need on seafood. Comprehensive and well researched.
Martha Stewart's Hors d'Oeuvres HandbookMartha Stewart's Hors d'Oeuvres Handbook by Martha Stewart
Buy new: $24.75 / Used from: $6.00
Martha and Hors d'oeuvers ....need I say more!
The Secrets of Baking: Simple Techniques for Sophisticated DessertsThe Secrets of Baking: Simple Techniques for Sophisticated Desserts by Sherry Yard
Buy new: $23.73 / Used from: $12.99
Fail proof dessert recipes. I've impressed many with the recipes in this book.
BouchonBouchon by Thomas Keller
Buy new: $30.00 / Used from: $38.50
French bistro food at home. It makes a beautiful coffee table book as well.
On Top of Spaghetti...: ...Macaroni, Linguine, Penne, and Pasta of Every KindOn Top of Spaghetti...: ...Macaroni, Linguine, Penne, and Pasta of Every Kind by Johanne Killeen
Buy new: $17.13 / Used from: $5.53
Pasta in every possible way . Old and new recipes. You'll enjoy cooking from this book for years to come.