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Arabella Boxer's Book of English Food: A Rediscovery of British Food From Before the War reviewed by bunyip(reviewed 11th July 2012)Revised version of the original 1991 edition. This wonderful book is part history, part memoir and part recipe book. Her anecdotal style is like that... | |
Baked Explorations: Classic American Desserts Reinvented reviewed by Zosia(reviewed 9th July 2012)The authors’ second book is as good as the first, continuing the theme of offering variety, creative flavour combinations and just plain delicious sweets... | |
Baked: New Frontiers in Baking reviewed by Zosia(reviewed 9th July 2012)I own quite a few baking books but this one sets itself apart from the others by offering unusual flavours (matcha, malted milk, sweet and salty chocolate)... | |
Dutch Delight reviewed by kaye16(reviewed 5th July 2012)This book has a cute concept, fun photos and looks at Dutch traditions and food. It's aimed at tourists and was sold for a while in museums, etc. (One... | |
Sara Moulton Cooks at Home reviewed by Zosia(reviewed 29th June 2012)This cookbook offers a variety of quick-cook family-friendly fare as well as more sophisticated, but by no means daunting, recipes perfectly suited to... | |
Plenty: Vibrant Recipes from London's Ottolenghi reviewed by Zosia(reviewed 28th June 2012)I was looking for a cook book that presented vegetables in delicious and innovative ways to get the carnivorous members of my family to eat more of them... | |
Plenty: Vibrant Recipes from London's Ottolenghi reviewed by friederike(reviewed 23rd June 2012)As usual a new great book by Yotam Ottolenghi. This one contains excludingly vegetarian dishes, a few of which have already appeared in his column in the... | |
Martha Stewart's Cupcakes: 175 Inspired Ideas for Everyone's Favorite Treat reviewed by Mrsjru3(reviewed 17th June 2012)So far so good. There are many recipes for cupcakes and frostings which are interchangeable. I enjoyed the banana pecan recipe!! | |
Flour: Spectacular Recipes from Boston's Flour Bakery + Cafe reviewed by Mrsjru3(reviewed 17th June 2012)This book was a gift and I am so thankful for it. The apple cake recipe is great but my favorite is the macaroon sandwich cookies, they are simply amazing.... | |
Clinton St. Baking Company Cookbook: Breakfast, Brunch & Beyond from New York's Favorite Neighborhood Restaurant reviewed by Mrsjru3(reviewed 17th June 2012)So far what I've made has been really good. The brownie style cookies are a favorite of the kids. | |
Better Homes & Gardens New Cookbook: 11th Edition (Crime Line) reviewed by Mrsjru3(reviewed 17th June 2012)This book is so reliable and the recipes are easy to modify to your liking. This one will always be a staple on my shelf as a reference more than anything... | |
Baking Illustrated reviewed by Mrsjru3(reviewed 17th June 2012)This is my "go too" book for baking when I need something reliable. I know if I want a specific dessert and there is a recipe for it in this book I will... | |
Baking by Flavor reviewed by Mrsjru3(reviewed 17th June 2012)So far this one is just ok. I will continue to try recipes and update if needed. | |
Baked: New Frontiers in Baking reviewed by Mrsjru3(reviewed 17th June 2012)Reliable and very interesting recipes. | |
Baked Explorations: Classic American Desserts Reinvented reviewed by Mrsjru3(reviewed 17th June 2012)So far this cook book has held up to it's reputation. I love the cowboy cookies and several other recipes. | |
Back to the Family: Food Tastes Better Shared with the Ones You Love reviewed by Mrsjru3(reviewed 17th June 2012)reliable comfort recipes | |
Marie Claire Fresh + Fast reviewed by friederike(reviewed 10th June 2012)I expected I'd just make a few of the recipes in this book, and then turn away to greener pastures - but I found I come back surprisingly often. Most of... | |
Truly Italian reviewed by Neodymia(reviewed 10th June 2012)Is it reliable? Are the recipes well-tested? Remember, you can always edit or delete your review later. | |
Chefs of the Triangle: Their Lives, Recipes and Restaurants reviewed by sturlington(reviewed 9th June 2012)This cookbook showcases chefs from various restaurants around the area where I live, and provides 2 or 3 recipes from each. I haven't made many of the... | |
Short and Sweet reviewed by Neodymia(reviewed 9th June 2012)Lots of great baking recipes, most of which aren't overly difficult and some of which are a bit unusual (in a good way!) | |
Bouchon reviewed by sturlington(reviewed 28th May 2012)A beautiful cookbook. The recipes look scrumptious, and reproduce the best dishes from the restaurant, but the order of difficulty for many of them are... | |
Seriously Simple Holidays: Recipes and Ideas to Celebrate the Season reviewed by sturlington(reviewed 28th May 2012)This is a nice compilation of some not-so-traditional but relatively easy recipes to cook for holiday dinners. I haven't tried many recipes from the book... | |
World Vegan Feast: 200 Homestyle Recipes from 38 Countries reviewed by Tweety(reviewed 28th May 2012)This is a good cookbook with a variety of recipes. That said, it's not one I'd recommend for the new vegan or novice cook. Some of the recipes are fairly... | |
1,000 Vegan Recipes reviewed by Tweety(reviewed 23rd May 2012)This book is amazing in it's scope. It has absolutely everything covered. It's a good one for the person that doesn't have a lot of cookbooks or the... | |
The Asian Vegan Kitchen: Authentic and Appetizing Dishes from a Continent of Rich Flavors reviewed by Tweety(reviewed 23rd May 2012)This is an excellent cookbook for the Vegan that loves Asian food that has a good pan-Asian store nearby. The everyday cook without an Asian store to... | |
Garlic: The Mighty Bulb: Cooking, Growing and Healing with Garlic. Foreword by Clarissa Dickson Wright reviewed by sarahemmm(reviewed 18th May 2012)This is a comprehensive guide to using garlic at home, not just as a staple of the culinary toolkit but in a variety of ways. The author grew up on Mersley... | |
The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Food from My Frontier reviewed by foodiewife(reviewed 17th May 2012)What's not to love about the Pioneer Woman? It was her popular blog that inspired me to start my own. Ree's format in sharing recipe is a step-by-step... | |
King Arthur Flour reviewed by BethNH(reviewed 8th May 2012)The King Arthur Flour website has everything any baker could possibly need. There are recipes for just about anything a baker could dream of - all for... | |
Simple Asian Meals: Irresistibly Satisfying and Healthy Dishes for the Busy Cook reviewed by southerncooker(reviewed 7th May 2012)I won this book recently and it came at a wonderful time to keep my occupied while I'm healing from a fall. It's one of those cookbooks that I would love... | |
Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams at Home reviewed by foodiewife(reviewed 29th April 2012)What makes this book have such high potential begins with Jeni's story and her success with her ice cream business. I don't live anywhere near Ohio, but... | |
food recipes reviewed by rupok98(reviewed 28th April 2012)This is a excellent website cause all article have psecific Instruction with video tutorial | |
Dough: Simple Contemporary Breads [With DVD] reviewed by SuzyP(reviewed 26th April 2012)Is it reliable? Are the recipes well-tested? Remember, you can always edit or delete your review later. | |
The Free Range Cook reviewed by aargle(reviewed 26th April 2012)I love this book. So far all the recipes I have tried (about 10) have been fantastic. Would recommend. | |
Beyond Oatmeal - 101 Breakfast Recipes reviewed by Queezle_Sister(reviewed 16th April 2012)This is a cute little cookbook with a diverse array of breakfast ideas. The four recipes I've tried were all excellent, suggesting a high degree of reliability.
I... | |
Dr. Neal Barnard's Program for Reversing Diabetes: The Scientifically Proven System for Reversing Diabetes Without Drugs reviewed by snoopy(reviewed 14th April 2012)The recipes at the back of this book are written by noted vegan cookbook author Bryanna Clark Grogan. The focus is on whole foods vegan cooking without... | |
Vegan Cookies Invade Your Cookie Jar: 100 Dairy-Free Recipes for Everyone's Favorite Treats reviewed by Jayme(reviewed 12th April 2012)More awesome recipes from the Moskowitz/Romero team. I've tried a couple dozen of the recipes and they're all perfect. And as usual there's plenty of great... | |
The America's Test Kitchen Healthy Family Cookbook: A New, Healthier Way to Cook Everything from America's Most Trusted Test Kitchen reviewed by Queezle_Sister(reviewed 10th April 2012)This is an excellent basic cookbook. It is in a loose leaf binder format, and major dividers include poultry, meat, fish & shellfish rice and grains,... | |
Pure Simple Cooking: Effortless Meals Every Day reviewed by friederike(reviewed 9th April 2012)Mostly good recipes, though not all of them. Nearly all are, indeed, very simple, in that aspect the book lives up to its promise. As sturlington mentioned,... | |
The Cook's Illustrated Cookbook: 2,000 Recipes from 20 Years of America's Most Trusted Cooking Magazine reviewed by BethNH(reviewed 8th April 2012)Truly the best of Cook's Illustrated all in one hardbound volume.
Like the earlier reviewer, I love the fact that there is minimal explanation before... | |
Pure Simple Cooking: Effortless Meals Every Day reviewed by sturlington(reviewed 31st March 2012)Very simple recipes, suitable for weeknight cooking. There are a few gems here, and this cookbook has been pretty reliable, but a lot of the recipes just... | |
Joy of Cooking: 75th Anniversary Edition - 2006 reviewed by sturlington(reviewed 31st March 2012)I got this cookbook primarily as a reference for looking up common recipes and techniques. It does that job very well. It probably has a version of almost... | |
The Cook's Illustrated Cookbook: 2,000 Recipes from 20 Years of America's Most Trusted Cooking Magazine reviewed by sturlington(reviewed 31st March 2012)I used to own The New Best Recipe, but I got tired of it because the recipes seemed long-winded and overly complex, especially since so many simple techniques... | |
Farm to Fork: Cooking Local, Cooking Fresh reviewed by foodiewife(reviewed 31st March 2012)I haven't made any of the recipes, yet but I am reviewing the content and layout. I live in the fertile Salinas Valley (CA) where I pass by fields of... | |
The Best of America's Test Kitchen 2012: The Year's Best Recipes, Equipment Reviews, and Tastings (Best of America's Test Kitchen Cookbook: The Year's Best Recipes) reviewed by foodiewife(reviewed 15th March 2012)What's not to love about America's Test Kitchen? I enjoy reading the stories that tells the origin of the recipe, the trial and errors to perfect the... | |
The Silver Spoon: Pasta (Silver Spoon Book) reviewed by Twinkle(reviewed 7th March 2012)The Silver Spoon: Pasta is a great resource for all types of pasta dishes. This book contains over 300 recipes for fresh and dried pasta. The recipes are... | |
Vegan on the Cheap: Great Recipes and Simple Strategies that Save You Time and Money reviewed by Twinkle(reviewed 7th March 2012)For the most part, the recipes in this book are easy to follow and turn out well. The recipes are inexpensive and the author offers variations and ideas... | |
Salty Sweets: Delectable Desserts and Tempting Treats with a Sublime Kiss of Salt reviewed by Queezle_Sister(reviewed 3rd March 2012)If you are in need of a dessert cookbook, you could do far worse than to buy this.
8 chapters of recipes are accompanied by interesting chapters on methods,... | |
Jamie's Great Britain reviewed by Queezle_Sister(reviewed 26th February 2012)This is a British cookbook, designed for the european market. In fact, as of this review, it is not carried by Amazon's US store.
Perhaps because of... | |
Welcoming Kitchen: 200 Delicious Allergen- & Gluten-Free Vegan Recipes reviewed by veganpiecrust(reviewed 22nd January 2012)This is a wonderful cookbook. The recipes are well tested and the reliability of recipes turning out as they should is excellent. The baking recipes... | |
The Essential New York Times Cookbook: Classic Recipes for a New Century reviewed by Barbara(reviewed 22nd January 2012)I recently succumbed and bought this weighty tome. Despite a size that promises to be a how-to-cook cookbook, like Joy of Cooking, it is a very large... | |
Under The Lime Tree.Cook! reviewed by kaye16(reviewed 18th January 2012)I bought this book because I'd tried and very much liked one of the recipes that appeared in a local expat magazine. It's a thin, square, paperback, quite... | |
The Complete America's Test Kitchen TV Show Cookbook reviewed by Milk_Maid(reviewed 10th January 2012)I am loving this cookbook, in large part because it has inspired me to cook! The recipes are clear and detailed, and I have yet to come to a "what does... | |
The Flavour Thesaurus reviewed by bunyip(reviewed 10th January 2012)This isn't really a cookbook. It contains very few recipes as such, but fairly bursts with suggestions and advice distilled not just from the author's... | |
Not Your Mother's Slow Cooker Cookbook reviewed by Queezle_Sister(reviewed 8th January 2012)This cookbook has a big collection of recipes. Its strength is the diversity of dishes covered, and I bought it mostly for its breakfast recipes (lots... | |
Canning for a New Generation: Bold, Fresh Flavors for the Modern Pantry reviewed by megaelim(reviewed 6th January 2012)This was my most used canning cookbook this season. I always came here first for inspiration - I just really like her flavor profiles - they're interesting,... | |
The Scandinavian Cookbook reviewed by cadfael(reviewed 28th December 2011)This is one of my favourite cookbooks. The photography inspires me to cook, and explore the cuisine and culture.
Technically it could be improved with... | |
River Cottage Everyday reviewed by friederike(reviewed 27th December 2011)I might have had bad luck with the recipes I chose, but they definitely weren't a success, and the instructions weren't that good either... | |
New Entertaining reviewed by friederike(reviewed 27th December 2011)This book has always scared me (why would I ever make so refined finger food for my student self?), and at the same time fascinated me (same reason). Now... | |
marie claire - Snacks & Drinks. reviewed by friederike(reviewed 27th December 2011)This book has always scared me (why would I ever make so refined finger food for my student self?), and at the same time fascinated me (same reason). Now... | |
Modern Moroccan reviewed by friederike(reviewed 27th December 2011)A very good, very reliable cookbook on Moroccan food, with an interesting section on street food too. Looks very authentic. Absolutely recommended! | |
Tapas reviewed by friederike(reviewed 27th December 2011)This book is not identical to the other book called Tapas. A Culinary Journey of Discovery, written by the same author and published by the same publisher... | |
Tapas. A Culinary Journey of Discovery reviewed by friederike(reviewed 27th December 2011)This book is not identical to the other book called Tapas, written by the same author and published by the same publisher - more than slightly confusing,... | |
Quiches and Pastries: Le Cordon Bleu : Home Collection reviewed by friederike(reviewed 27th December 2011)Most recipes look like a lot of work, and the results of those I've tested so far weren't necessarily worth it. Not recommended. | |
Kürbis reviewed by friederike(reviewed 27th December 2011)A pity. It's a book published in a series by a well-known German publisher of cookbooks (actually the largest one, if I'm guessing right), it looks nice,... | |
All in One reviewed by friederike(reviewed 27th December 2011)One of those cheap 5-euro cookbooks you can pick up at kiosks and the like. Not too bad given the price, but you won't find anything special either. | |
The Scandinavian Cookbook reviewed by friederike(reviewed 27th December 2011)A really nice book, both visually and culinary, on a cuisine that isn't much in the spotlights. It's ordered by month, which makes chosing a recipe so... | |
The Pie and Pastry Bible reviewed by Peckish Sister(reviewed 25th December 2011)This is a great book for learning pastry technique. However, it is not a cookbook for you if you like to whip something together in 20 minutes. It is important... | |
Tender reviewed by bunyip(reviewed 20th December 2011)Two large and beautifully designed volumes, one for fruit and one for vegetables - but note that the recipes are by no means only vegetarian.
Slater... | |
Sara Foster's Southern Kitchen reviewed by southerncooker(reviewed 18th December 2011)The book is not only filled with delicious sounding southern recipes it also has gorgeous photos, as well as tips, hints, and stories from Sara. There... | |
Tupelo Honey Cafe: Spirited Recipes from Asheville's New South Kitchen reviewed by southerncooker(reviewed 12th December 2011)Tupelo Honey Cafe is in Asheville, NC. My daughter and I had the pleasure of eating there a couple years ago when we attended the bread festival in Asheville.... | |
Quickies: Ten Quick Ways with Everyday Foods (Chatelaine Food Express Series , No 1) reviewed by Purrceyz(reviewed 4th December 2011)A very simple cookbook that lists common ingredients (ie carrots) and ten different ways to prepare them. The recipes are very simple and only use a few... | |
The Essential EatingWell Cookbook: Good Carbs, Good Fats, Great Flavors (Eating Well) reviewed by Purrceyz(reviewed 4th December 2011)The first, most comprehensive and best of the Eating Well Cookbooks. | |
Ripailles reviewed by friederike(reviewed 28th November 2011)It's a beautiful book with a lot of very witty illustrations about anything French - but unfortunately, to date most recipes have been disappointing. | |
Vegan Yum Yum: Decadent (But Doable) Animal-Free Recipes for Entertaining and Everyday reviewed by Emszy(reviewed 28th November 2011)Is it reliable? Are the recipes well-tested? Remember, you can always edit or delete your review later. | |
Roast Chicken And Other Stories reviewed by sturlington(reviewed 20th November 2011)This is a fun cookbook to browse through, organized by ingredient, with whimsical illustrations. However, it's not so practical to cook from, at least... | |
Savory Baking reviewed by Queezle_Sister(reviewed 19th November 2011)This lovely cookbook features largely non-sweet baked products using a variety of different techniques.
Although I have prepared only one recipe, this... | |
The Pie and Pastry Bible reviewed by Whiskeyed(reviewed 17th November 2011)This is the book that taught me how to make a pie crust. Most of my previous attempts ended in failure. I was looking to learn how to make a crust that... | |
My Bread: The Revolutionary No-Work, No-Knead Method reviewed by sturlington(reviewed 13th November 2011)After Jim Lahey's no-knead bread recipe went viral, thanks to Mark Bittman and The New York Times, he wrote this cookbook around the recipe. The bread... | |
The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook reviewed by bhnyc(reviewed 4th November 2011)I love Ina and cook her recipes more than those from any other cookbook. But...I have to say of her six books, this is actually my least favorite. While... | |
The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook reviewed by Queezle_Sister(reviewed 3rd November 2011)This is the first Barefoot Contessa cookbook that I've used, and I have to say I'm glad I did not purchase. The recipes are lovely, they seem to work,... | |
Slow Cooker Revolution reviewed by Peckish Sister(reviewed 2nd November 2011)So you don’t have a slow cooker? Even better, you can take advantage of their section on buying a slow cooker. I was chagrined to compare my two bargain... | |
The Bread Bible reviewed by Whiskeyed(reviewed 31st October 2011)This book started my bread baking and Rose Levy Beranbaum journey. I found it at the local bookstore and was immediately capitvated by her welcoming,... | |
Essential Pepin: More Than 700 All-Time Favorites from My Life in Food reviewed by aj12754(reviewed 29th October 2011)This book has been in my home less than 24 hours and I love it already. It is truly the cookbook for all a cook's many moods.
Need something quick... | |
Slow Cooker Revolution reviewed by foodiewife(reviewed 24th October 2011)When I first got this book, I flipped through the pages and I wasn't thrilled. I put it away, and forgot about it for several weeks. Last week, I revisited... | |
The Best Recipes of ShopRite's Culinary Workshop reviewed by Ilovecookbooks(reviewed 24th October 2011)Highly creative, usable recipes that work for both special occasions as well as everyday.
Bravo Chef Faith Alahverdian ! | |
How to Cook Everything Vegetarian: Simple Meatless Recipes for Great Food reviewed by joeljkp(reviewed 23rd October 2011)For my vegetarian wife and my non-vegetarian self, this is our go-to daily cookbook. It's got a huge range of recipes, and the style is such that Bittman... | |
Pillsbury Best Desserts: More Than 350 Recipes from America's Most-Trusted Kitchen reviewed by Queezle_Sister(reviewed 20th October 2011)Beautiful to look at, diverse recipes, and according to my mother (who has prepared many of the dishes), most dependable!
This dessert cookbook has chapters... | |
Lobster at Home reviewed by Queezle_Sister(reviewed 19th October 2011)This is a beautiful book, written for a niche market. The author, Jasper White, is a winner of the James Beard Award, and so I suspect that all the recipes... | |
The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook reviewed by Peckish Sister(reviewed 19th October 2011)The book as advertised has mostly simple to prepare dishes that produce large quantities and are ideal for entertaining. Many are classic dishes that most... | |
Moosewood Restaurant Simple Suppers: Fresh Ideas for the Weeknight Table reviewed by southerncooker(reviewed 16th October 2011)I'm loving this book. I've already made Nachos Grandes, Broccoli Slaw, Chipotle Scrambled Eggs, and just this morning, Poached Huevos Rancheros. I have... | |
The Homesick Texan Cookbook reviewed by foodiewife(reviewed 8th October 2011)I have been following Lisa Fain's food blog for some time. One of my viewed recipes (from my own food blog) is her Tex-Mex Chili Gravy recipes. Not only... | |
Cook Like a Rock Star: 125 Recipes, Lessons, and Culinary Secrets reviewed by foodiewife(reviewed 8th October 2011)I have been a fan of Anne Burrell's, ever since I spotted her on Food Network as Mario Batali's Sous Chef. I've watched her pave her way to Chef Rock Star... | |
The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook reviewed by bab56(reviewed 2nd October 2011)This is my first book by Ina Garten. I am happy to have it in my collection as it is a very nice cookbook with many good looking recipes that I look forward... | |
The Beginner's Guide to Preserving Food at Home: Easy Techniques for the Freshest Flavors in Jams, Jellies, Pickles, Relishes, Salsas, Sauces, and Frozen and Dried Fruits and Vegetables reviewed by Queezle_Sister(reviewed 1st October 2011)This is a very good reference book. It covers a diverse array of food preservation techniques, including drying, freezing, blanching, canning, making... | |
Urban Pantry: Tips and Recipes for a Thrifty, Sustainable and Seasonal Kitchen reviewed by sturlington(reviewed 29th September 2011)I bought this book on sale, and it shows. Of the three recipes I've tried so far, only one was really worth eating, and it was only so-so. The author over... | |
Mighty Spice Cookbook: Fast, Fresh and Vibrant Dishes Using No More Than 5 Spices for Each Recipe reviewed by BeckyL(reviewed 26th September 2011)I love this cookbook. The first weekend, I made three recipes and all came out fantastic. The instruction is easy and the dishes, while they may seem a... | |
Favorite Bread Machine Recipes (Magnetic Book) reviewed by kaye16(reviewed 19th September 2011)This tiny thing one was of my first ABM books, and the most used until I got German's The Big Book of Bread Machine Recipes. All the recipes here (supposedly,... | |
The Pasta Bible reviewed by foodiewife(reviewed 19th September 2011)I thought I was buying the book by the same name, but different authors. HOWEVER, I am not disappointed in this book at all! The first few chapters gave... | |
The Pasta Bible: The Definitive Sourcebook, with over 1,000 Illustrations reviewed by foodiewife(reviewed 18th September 2011)I am very selective on which cookbooks I'll buy, as my bookshelf space is limited. This is one of the most useful, and beautifully photographed books... | |
The River Cottage Fish Book reviewed by wester(reviewed 15th September 2011)This is much more than a good fish cookbook. It tells you all about all stages of getting a fish and cooking it. It tells you how to kill a fish, or how... |