My Favorite Cookbooks
 
 







  
The Way to Cook75 reviews
Julia Child

Knopf, 1993

The Way to Cook by Julia Child

+ The Reference for me...
+ Lifetime of cooking tips in a book.

This large book is a later cookbook (1989) by Julia Child. It includes photo closeups of procedures plus the finished product and detailed written steps for equipment needed & the necessary sequence to make a particular recipe. So far with success, I have made the brioche and the madeleines. ...
  
  











  



  
Martha Stewart's Hors D'oeuvres Handbook87 reviews
Martha Stewart

Clarkson Potter, 1999

Awesome

+ Hors d'Oeuvres handbook
+ Full of information.
+ great pics and ideas
+ A Hostess' Delight
  
  











  



  
The Gourmet Cookbook: More than 1000 recipes142 reviews

Houghton Mifflin, 2006

One of the ten best cookbooks ever! (details)

+ Offers consistently 5-star recipes
+ Color Me Something Else
+ Gourmet recipes by the score
+ Great cookbook
  
  











  



  
Nigella Bites: From Family Meals to Elegant Dinners -- Easy, Delectable Recipes for Any Occasion2 reviews
Nigella Lawson, 2002

Yummy!

+ Terrific Cookbook!

My sister (a major Nigella fan) gave this book to our Mother many years ago! She caused me to fall in love with the Bitter Orange Icecream recipe first. This was probably the first recipe book I ever cooked with. First I used to make: the rainy day biscuits to begin with, Then the sticky date ...
  
  











  



  
Mastering the Art of French Cooking Vol. 2 (Paperback)29 reviews
Julia Child, Simone Beck

Knopf, 1983

Nice reference

+ Julia Child cookbook
+ great gift for newly weds
+ Mastering the Art of French Cooking
  
  











  



  
Mastering the Art of French Cooking, Vol. 1289 reviews
Julia Child, Louisette Bertholle, ...

Alfred A. Knopf, 2001

flawless transaction

+ What a yummy experience
+ A Master Work
+ Julia: Her wisdom in the kitchen!!
+ Mastering the Art of French Cooking, Vol. 1
  
  











  



  
Basic Cooking: All You Need to Cook Well Quickly (Basic Series)13 reviews
Jennifer L. Newens, Sebastian Dickhaut

Silverback Books, 2000

Finally, something simple

+ Probably Not the Only Book You Need...
+ Enhanced my kitchen!
+ A Decent Intro to Cooking.
  
  











  



  
New Cook Book Celebrating the Promise, Limited Edition "Pink Plaid"30 reviews
Better Homes and Gardens

Better Homes and Gardens, 2007

Great gift!

+ Better Homes and Gardens Cook Book

I bought this item for a friend of mine who recently bought a house and is getting married. She loved it! To my surprise, I also received this as a gift for Christmas. I use it all of the time. The recipes are simple and delicious. I actually feel like I can cook now.
  
  











  



  
Giada's Family Dinners106 reviews
Giada De Laurentiis

Clarkson Potter, 2006

Mouth-watering recipes sure to bring the family together

+ Giada
+ great recipes
+ Giada
  
  











  



  
Entertaining23 reviews
Martha Stewart Living Magazine

Clarkson Potter, 1998

My 18 year old copy is still an inspiration!

+ Best Martha Stewart!
+ Gotta have it!
+ Christmas "Downunder" goes all out with Martha this year
+ Takes the Think out of planning a party
  
  











  



  
Lidias Italian American Kitchen60 reviews
Lidia Bastianich

KNOPF, ALFRED A, 0000

The best so far

+ Best Italian Cookbook I Own!!!!
+ One of my favorite cookbooks!
+ Lida's Italian American Kitchen
+ Lidia's Italian-American Kitchen
  
  











  



  
Williams-Sonoma Holiday Entertaining3 reviews
Chuck Williams

Oxmoor House, 2007

An Instant Holiday Cooking Classic!

+ Decent book - worth getting.
+ One of my Favorite Cookbooks

Just in time for the holidays, this picturesque cookbook with gorgeous photos will have you welcoming in Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's the right way. With creative drink and hors d'oeuvres recipes to main dishes, sides, and desserts, there are recipes to treat your friends and family in ...
  
  











  



  
Everyday Italian: 125 Simple and Delicious Recipes338 reviews
Giada De Laurentiis

Clarkson Potter, 2005

everyday italian

+ Everyday Italian
+ Haven't cooked from it yet, but we love the book!
+ A Pleasant Surprise
  
  











  



  
Joy of Cooking: 75th Anniversary Edition - 2006248 reviews
Irma S. Rombauer, Marion Rombauer Becker, ...

Scribner, 2006

A Classic with Great Recipes

+ Joy of Cooking is a Joy!
+ joy
+ Great Quick Service
+ Great Book
  
  











  



  
Martha Stewart's Baking Handbook104 reviews
Martha Stewart

Clarkson Potter, 2005

This book changed my life

+ Quality Book, but not a Favorite
+ COULD SAVE YOU MONEY INSTEAD OF GOING TO COOKING SCHOOL
+ great baking book
+ Martha Stewart's Baking Handbook
  
  











  



  
Le Cordon Bleu at Home14 reviews
Le Cordon Bleu

William Morrow Cookbooks, 1991

A great introduction to French cooking

+ TKMP excellent recipes, could be better book

I would echo another reviewer who suggested that Julia Child's "The Way To Cook" is the ultimate learn-to-cook book, and her "Mastering the Art of French Cooking" is the ultimate learn-to-cook-French book, but this is a good introduction, too. I've been using this cookbook for years, even before I ...
  
  











  



  
The Bride & Groom First and Forever Cookbook59 reviews
Mary Corpening Barber, Sara Corpening Whiteford, ...

Chronicle Books, 2003

Diliciousness

+ A Geat Gift
+ The Bride & Groom First and Forever Cookbook
+ Use this book at least once a week!
+ Great cookbook, not so great copy
  
  











  



  
Everyday Italian: 125 Simple and Delicious Recipes338 reviews
Giada De Laurentiis

Clarkson Potter, 2005

everyday italian

+ Everyday Italian
+ Haven't cooked from it yet, but we love the book!
+ A Pleasant Surprise
  
  











  



  
Lidias Italian American Kitchen60 reviews
Lidia Bastianich

KNOPF, ALFRED A, 0000

The best so far

+ Best Italian Cookbook I Own!!!!
+ One of my favorite cookbooks!
+ Lida's Italian American Kitchen
+ Lidia's Italian-American Kitchen
  
  











  



  
Basic Cooking: All You Need to Cook Well Quickly (Basic Series)13 reviews
Jennifer L. Newens, Sebastian Dickhaut

Silverback Books, 2000

Finally, something simple

+ Probably Not the Only Book You Need...
+ Enhanced my kitchen!
+ A Decent Intro to Cooking.
  
  











  






   



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