favorites- cookbooks

[aggiebug]

Cookbooks aren't just for making meals.  Tell us your favorite cookbooks and why you love them so.

[Unknown]

I love Rachel Ray's 30-Min Meals.

[aggiebug]

The Bread Makers Apprentice This book is more than just a cookbook. It is full of rich descriptions of the history and the art of bread making.

The Complete Book of Pasta and Noodles This cookbook is rich in detail. This is the first cook book I actually read instead of just flipped through for recipes.

Don't Panic! Dinner's in the Freezer This book is more of a typical cookbook that I frequently recommend. I love all the explanations and the recipes.

[kittyriot]

I love all of Gordon Ramsey's books.

Anything by Mark Bittman is genius, but the pure gold is in his Kitchen Express books. The non-nonchalant "heat up this, throw a handful of x in, stir" recipe style makes cooking so approachable.

I too love all things Canadian when it comes to cookbooks. Looneyspoons series, Michael Smith, Rose Reisman, Chuck Hughes (might have a little crush on that last one...).

[seamonster]

James Beard's American Cookery is a favourite.

I also like old versions of The Joy of Cooking. It's interesting to see how the American palate has changed.

[Deleted]

The Pioneer Woman cookbooks are fabulous. Easy to follow directions, great photos, and tasty, tasty meals!