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CookingCooking by James Peterson
Buy new: $24.00 / Used from: $17.44
If you had to own one cookbook this would be it!
How to Cook Everything Vegetarian: Simple Meatless Recipes for Great Food (How to Cook Everything)How to Cook Everything Vegetarian: Simple Meatless Recipes for Great Food (How to Cook Everything) by Mark Bittman
Buy new: $23.10 / Used from: $18.45
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: $20.97 / Used from: $20.17
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: $7.66
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: $16.29
Fail proof dessert recipes. I've impressed many with the recipes in this book.
BouchonBouchon by Thomas Keller
Buy new: $31.50 / Used from: $20.93
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: $13.92
Pasta in every possible way . Old and new recipes. You'll enjoy cooking from this book for years to come.