Madhur Jaffrey's World Vegetarian: More Than 650 Meatless Recipes from Around the World56 reviews
Madhur Jaffrey

Clarkson Potter, 2002

Perhaps my absolute favorite cookbook

+ Best cookbook out there!
+ Great World Cuisine, even if not vegetarian
+ My Favorite Cookbook
+ Scrumptious!
  
  











  



  
The Cooking of the Eastern Mediterranean: 215 Healthy, Vibrant, and Inspired Recipes13 reviews
Paula Wolfert

William Morrow Cookbooks, 1994

Superior Access to an Increasingly Important Cuisine

+ Paula Wolfert knows about food
+ A fantastic cookbook--a favorite for years
+ Wonderful cookbook for the serious cook
+ The One Book I was looking for!!!
  
  











  



  
Art of Quick Breads
Beth Hensperger

Chronicle Books, 1994

Fresh, welcoming and phenomenally easy to prepare, quick breads offer a flexible way for busy cooks to serve homemade bread with every meal. Inspired by a spectacular variety of ingredients, Beth Hensperger now offers more than 100 new recipes for corn breads, coffee cakes, biscuits, gingerbreads, scones, and more. Color photos throughout.
  
  











  



  
Vegetables19 reviews
James Peterson

William Morrow Cookbooks, 1998

Unpretentious and genuinely elegant

+ novice to expert, there's something for everyone here
+ Very useful guide
+ Useful Basic Reference
  
  











  



  
The Silver Palate Cookbook65 reviews
Julee Rosso, Sheila Lukins

Workman Publishing Company, 1982

This cookbook will endure for the ages

+ Love this book!
+ This book should be in every kitchen
+ the only cookbook you'll ever need
+ What???
  
  











  



  
I'm Just Here for the Food: Food + Heat = Cooking174 reviews
Alton Brown

Harry N. Abrams, 2002

Understanding how it works, not just recipes

+ Christmas present
+ great
+ Amazing!
  
  











  



  
The New Basics Cookbook93 reviews
Julee Rosso, Sheila Lukins

Workman Publishing Company, 1989

Great

+ new basics cookbook
+ Best cook book I own.

This is a wonderful cookbook. It has great recipes, quotes and snippets throughout the book. It also provides many tips (though not about cooking couscous) and ideas for multiple dishes.
  
  











  



  
Zingerman's Guide to Good Eating: How to Choose the Best Bread, Cheeses, Olive Oil, Pasta, Chocolate, and ...14 reviews
Ari Weinzweig

Houghton Mifflin, 2003

The Good Eating Bible

+ Quality education about food plus recipes.
+ Ingredient Book and Cook Book
+ Indispensible Guide
+ Knowledge is power!
  
  











  



  
Fish & Shellfish: The Definitive Cook's Companion13 reviews
James Peterson

William Morrow Cookbooks, 1996

More fish than a market!

+ All about fish and shellfish
+ Like a Cooking Encyclopedia!
+ the best
+ One Great Reference
  
  











  



  
Hot Sour Salty Sweet: A Culinary Journey Through Southeast Asia31 reviews
Jeffrey Alford, Naomi Duguid

Artisan, 2000

This literary and culinary triumph is a ticket to SE Asia.

+ Wonderful
+ Very Good Coffee Table Book. Good recipes, but expensive
+ Like Southeast Asian Food? Get this book!
  
  











  



  
Gourmet (1-year)56 reviews

Conde' Nast Publications

GOURMET FOOD WITHOUT BEING INTIMIDATING

+ The person I purchased this magazine for says...

I will be brief. I received this as a gift and am not a hobby or any other type of gourmet cook. However, I am impressed. It is well put together- great articles, supported by high quality photography and recipes that so surprisingly, are not intimidating. My college age daughter, now ever so ...
  
  











  



  
I'm Just Here for More Food: Food x Mixing + Heat = Baking61 reviews
Alton Brown

Harry N. Abrams, 2004

Awesome...Fascinating...need I say more?

+ Love this!
+ Oh Bother...
+ He's always on the mark
+ Superbness
  
  











  



  
From Curries to Kebabs: Recipes from the Indian Spice Trail16 reviews
Madhur Jaffrey

Clarkson Potter, 2003

So far, excellent!

+ Best Cookbook for American Wives of Desi Men
+ Ultimate Curry Bible take two!
+ Delicious Eclectic Recipes
+ Lovely book to have for curry-lovers
  
  











  



  
The New Basics Cookbook93 reviews
Julee Rosso, Sheila Lukins

Workman Publishing Company, 1989

Great

+ new basics cookbook
+ Best cook book I own.

This is a wonderful cookbook. It has great recipes, quotes and snippets throughout the book. It also provides many tips (though not about cooking couscous) and ideas for multiple dishes.
  
  











  



  
I'm Just Here for the Food: Food + Heat = Cooking174 reviews
Alton Brown

Harry N. Abrams, 2002

Understanding how it works, not just recipes

+ Christmas present
+ great
+ Amazing!
  
  











  



  
Madhur Jaffrey's World Vegetarian: More Than 650 Meatless Recipes from Around the World56 reviews
Madhur Jaffrey

Clarkson Potter, 2002

Perhaps my absolute favorite cookbook

+ Best cookbook out there!
+ Great World Cuisine, even if not vegetarian
+ My Favorite Cookbook
+ Scrumptious!
  
  











  



  
Fish & Shellfish: The Definitive Cook's Companion13 reviews
James Peterson

William Morrow Cookbooks, 1996

More fish than a market!

+ All about fish and shellfish
+ Like a Cooking Encyclopedia!
+ the best
+ One Great Reference
  
  











  



  
The Silver Palate Cookbook65 reviews
Julee Rosso, Sheila Lukins

Workman Publishing Company, 1982

This cookbook will endure for the ages

+ Love this book!
+ This book should be in every kitchen
+ the only cookbook you'll ever need
+ What???
  
  











  



  
Zingerman's Guide to Good Eating: How to Choose the Best Bread, Cheeses, Olive Oil, Pasta, Chocolate, and ...14 reviews
Ari Weinzweig

Houghton Mifflin, 2003

The Good Eating Bible

+ Quality education about food plus recipes.
+ Ingredient Book and Cook Book
+ Indispensible Guide
+ Knowledge is power!
  
  











  



  
From Curries to Kebabs: Recipes from the Indian Spice Trail16 reviews
Madhur Jaffrey

Clarkson Potter, 2003

So far, excellent!

+ Best Cookbook for American Wives of Desi Men
+ Ultimate Curry Bible take two!
+ Delicious Eclectic Recipes
+ Lovely book to have for curry-lovers