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The Bread Baker's Apprentice: Mastering the Art of Extraordinary Bread 185 reviews
Peter Reinhart
Ten Speed Press, 2001
A classic must have if you want to be a truly great bread baker
First off, that scathing one star review..throw it away. The poster sounds like a person who failed baking school and works in a low quality/mass producing corporate bakery.
Now..for a review.
This book is a MUST HAVE for anyone who wishes to learn to make great bread. The author explains the process from start to finish with many great tips he learned from years of professional experience. ...
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The New Best Recipe: All-New Edition206 reviews
Cook's Illustrated Magazine
America?s Test Kitchen, 2004
Perfect Creations Everytime......Almost Foolproof!!
First I will start by saying that I have never followed Cooks Illustrated or understood the belabored recipe-testing involved for this book. I have passed it up many times because the recipes looked too basic, and not gourmet or innovative. Boy, was I wrong! I was lucky to find a copy of this little gem at a discount store at third off the cover price, and it was worth every cent! The detailed ...
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The Classic Italian Cookbook113 reviews
Marcella Hazan
Knopf, 1976
An essential book for a beginning chef...
...I've referred to this book over the years for technique and authenticity of Italian cooking...it is a wonderful book. I agree that it is on par with Julia Child's French cookbook. I've made many of the recipes and they are fabulous....the poached shrimp, easy and delicious...the grilled shrimp with flavored breadcrumbs is another favorite, the Lemon, garlic & parsley chicken cutlets is ...
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Betty Crocker's Cooky Book105 reviews
Betty Crocker Editors, Eric Mulvany
Betty Crocker, 2002
BC Cookie Review
Betty Crocker's Cooky Book is one of my favorite books. I purchased my original copy in 1967 and have used it for YEARS. All the receipes bring back memories of Christmas holiday baking with all the "children" who were a part of our lives for 40 years. Thank you for letting me find another copy of this book.
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Weber's Big Book of Grilling112 reviews
Jamie Purviance, Sandra S. McRae, ..., 2001
Suitable as a Coffee Table Book!
This is not only a great book of recipes, but the high quality paper and the beautiful pictures make this a perfect coffee table book. Leaf through it when you have a few minutes to get inspired for the next grilled meal.
I cook for myself and I like to keep things simple. When I see interesting recipes that list two or three ingredients that I know I would never have at the same time, I ...
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How to Grill: The Complete Illustrated Book of Barbecue Techniques154 reviews
Steven Raichlen
Workman Publishing Company, 2001
Love this book
Exactly what I was looking for--techniques, recipes, examples,all with great color photos. I will enjoy this grilling book greatly!
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The Joy of Vegan Baking: The Compassionate Cooks' Traditional Treats and Sinful Sweets105 reviews
Colleen Patrick-Goudreau
Fair Winds Press, 2007
Two thumbs up!
I'd give this book five stars. Is it all healthy recipes? No. But it doesn't set out to be a healthy vegan baking book. The mission is to show that you can make tasty vegan baked goods without the use of animal products. It fits the bill.
So while I tend to opt for more healthier versions (not using white flour, etc.), I still think it's a great book to have in my cookbook collection.
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On Food and Cooking: The Science and Lore of the Kitchen172 reviews
Harold McGee
Scribner, 2004
food science my friends
From history to the chemical make up.All food items are explained and studied.It will give you a different aspect when you cook next time and an excellent conversation ice breakers around the dinner table.
Good reading
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Vegan Cupcakes Take Over the World: 75 Dairy-Free Recipes for Cupcakes that Rule191 reviews
Isa Chandra Moskowitz, Terry Hope Romero
Da Capo Press, 2006
Delicious Cupcakes for Vegans and Meat-Eaters Alike!
It was a chilly Sunday morning in March when my parents announced they were going to become vegans. In their hazy, half-asleep state, the morning radio show to which their alarm was set had been replaced with a talk show. That morning's guest was a doctor and very vocal vegan who insisted easy weight loss was within one's grasp if one simply went vegan. After a week of listening to my pensioner ...
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The Best Recipe205 reviews
Editors of Cook's Illustrated Magazine
Boston Common Press, 1999
The Best Recipe
Book was in excellent condition. There was no mildew smell, and this is very important to me.
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Smoke & Spice: Cooking with Smoke, the Real Way to Barbecue68 reviews
Cheryl Alters Jamison, Bill Jamison
Harvard Common Press, 2003
Best of the Best
Best book on smoking that I have ever seen. At first the title sounded odd but after reading it (not just the recipes) I understood where they were coming from. Always refreshing to find an excellent cookbook that doesn't waste money and space on pictures. Smoke and Spice is the only way to cook!
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Active Directory Cookbook for Windows Server 2003 and Windows 200076 reviews
Robbie Allen
O'Reilly Media, Inc., 2003
In regular use on my office bookshelf
Very handy cookbook reference for my office bookshelf. I've used it a number of times, and it's more than paid for itself in expediting regularly-scheduled inquiries of our AD structure here at GEICO HQ.
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Vegan Lunch Box64 reviews
Jennifer McCann
Little "s" Press, 2006
Must have book with great ideas for kids and adult lunches
Having looked at the blog at [...]a number of times, or should I say drooled over the blog, I finally purchased the book. I have to say this is an amazing book with fantastic recipes, photos, ideas, tips and hints that are great for kids and adults. I can't wait to fill my new lunchbox with some of these vegan goodies!!!
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Weber's Real Grilling (Weber's)78 reviews
Jamie Purviance, Tim Turner
Sunset Publishing Corporation, 2005
Becoming a mMaster Barbecuer.
Although I own a number of BBQ Recipe Books; Weber's "Real Grilling" has
such a great variety of BBQ recipes, accompanied by 200 color photos of
the final reults. For anyone interesting in expanding their BBQ horizons; this IS the book!
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Anthony Bourdain's "Les Halles" Cookbook72 reviews
Anthony Bourdain
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, 2006
Anthony Bourdain's Les Halles Cookbook
Great cookbook. The receipes are easy to read. I've tried cooking some of the dishes and they were a hit with a dinner party I had.
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Vegan Fusion World Cuisine: Healing Recipes and Timeless Wisdom from our Hearts to Yours77 reviews
Mark Reinfeld, Bo Rinaldi
Beaufort Books, 2007
Vegan Heaven
I've tried about half of these recipes and had good success. Breads, pastas, pizzas, salads, dressings, deserts - it's all here. This is vegan heaven!
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Make-A-Mix60 reviews
Karine Eliason, Nevada Harward, ...
Running Press, 2006
Wonderful!
I LOVE love love this cookbook. I love to make things from scratch for so many reasons and this cookbook has changed my life! I admit that I've been borrowing the book from my local library but hope to get my own soon. This cookbook is saving me so much money because I am able to buy things like chicken breast (which can be quite expensive for us budget-conscious people) in bulk and make TONS of ...
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Mastering the Art of French Cooking (Volume 1)68 reviews
Julia Child, Simone Beck, ...
Knopf, 1983
masrtering the art of french cooking
Wonderful book especially as it is up-dated for current use since new equipment has been introduced as well as new products. Even if I don't use it to cook, it makes wonderful reading.
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The Good Home Cookbook: More Than 1,000 Classic American Recipes83 reviews
Richard J. Perry
Stewart, Tabori & Chang, 2009
Great cookbook if you are looking for tried and true classic American recipes
Wonderful cookbook! I read the reviews and just had to go out and buy it for myself! I've been looking for a cookbook with EVERY classic American comfort food recipe, and this is it! It has everything from Appetizers (Spinach-Artichoke Dip and Deviled Eggs) to Breakfast (Biscuits and Gravy; French Toast and Oatmeal), Main Dishes (Chicken Parmesan, Turkey Tetrazzini, Crown Roast) to Sides (Green ...
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I'm Just Here for the Food: Version 2.079 reviews
Alton Brown
"Stewart, Tabori and Chang", 2006
Amazing Book. Wow!
Alton is truly the most intelligent and research driven food writer. Thanks. Will make you better with food.
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