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The Good Friends Cookbook reviewed by Alan Gray(reviewed 5th February 2009)This book,and its previous editions, has been a family favourite for years. All of the recipes that we have tried have come out as expected. We have many... | |
American Pie: My Search for the Perfect Pizza reviewed by andrew(reviewed 7th February 2009)I love this book, though be warned - it's not exactly a regular cookbook. The first half is a bit of a travelogue and personal journey as Peter seeks out... | |
The Best Vegetable Recipes (Best Recipe Classics) reviewed by andrew(reviewed 9th February 2009)I really like this book. If you're a fan of the Cook's Illustrated process of exhaustive testing and reduction of a recipe to its basic elements, and a... | |
Rick Stein's Complete Seafood: A Step-by-step Reference reviewed by jane warren(reviewed 14th February 2009)If you like seafood then you absolutely must get this book. I've eaten at two of his restaurants in Padstowe, Cornwall and gone to his cookery school.... | |
The Complete Canadian Living Cookbook: 350 Inspired Recipes from Elizabeth Baird and the Kitchen Canadians Trust Most reviewed by chefaileen(reviewed 16th February 2009)A great, well-rounded cookbook. Everything I've made turns out. Contains a lot of my standard recipes for basic things. It also contains lots of interesting... | |
Fare for friends reviewed by chefaileen(reviewed 16th February 2009)Very good. Recipes turn out well and instructions are easy to follow. Good for company cooking. | |
The Pan Chancho Cookbook reviewed by chefaileen(reviewed 17th February 2009)This book is only available in Kingston, where the renowned Bakery/Restaurant is located. The food is amazing. Some of the breads are a challenge, involving... | |
The Chez Piggy Cookbook: Recipes From the Celebrated Restaurant and Bakery reviewed by chefaileen(reviewed 17th February 2009)An updated version of the older cookbook, and available from Amazon. Famous Kingston restaurant. No quick recipes, but lovely food all around. | |
The New Canadian Basics Cookbook reviewed by marita(reviewed 18th September 2009)I was given this book as part of my bridal shower five years ago and it has become a staple in our kitchen.
The recipes aren't fancy, but it delivers... | |
Madhur Jaffrey's Spice Kitchen: Fifty Recipes Introducing Indian Spices and Aromatic Seeds reviewed by wester(reviewed 24th September 2009)If you are going to have only one Indian cookbook, have this one!
It is small, it contains only 50 recipes, but all are very different and all that... | |
The Encyclopedia of Cajun & Creole Cuisine reviewed by janepriceestrada(reviewed 24th September 2009)Excellent! It is the definitive cookbook for Cajun and Creole cuisine from basics to culinary treats. The history of the food culture and glossary of Louisiana... | |
How To Cook Everything: Simple Recipes for Great Food reviewed by janepriceestrada(reviewed 24th September 2009)This is a great reference in the vein of The Joy of Cooking. It covers each food item one at a time followed by some recipes which include it. There is... | |
From My Mexican Kitchen: Techniques and Ingredients reviewed by janepriceestrada(reviewed 24th September 2009)There is a lot of great information in here as to basic preparation and foods. It covers everything from tortillas to cheeses to peppers. It covers the... | |
The Complete Canadian Living Cookbook: 350 Inspired Recipes from Elizabeth Baird and the Kitchen Canadians Trust Most reviewed by kitchenkat(reviewed 28th October 2009)This is my go-to cookbook. I always start here when I'm looking for a new recipe. I've even used this book when I'm cooking with a recipe from a different... | |
Joy the Baker Cookbook: 100 Simple and Comforting Recipes reviewed by foodiewife(reviewed 28th December 2012)I met Joy when she was a keynote speaker at the Food Buzz Festival in San Francisco in 2010. She's personable and approachable, and was voted Best Blog.... | |
The Bread Baker's Apprentice: Mastering the Art of Extraordinary Bread reviewed by andrew(reviewed 17th October 2009)This is an iconic book. I discovered it almost by accident; one of those Amazon recommendations which, after doing some reading online, I realized was... | |
Classic Cakes reviewed by digifish_books(reviewed 18th October 2009) | |
Fare for Friends: A Lovingly Compiled Treasury of Sumptuous Recipes reviewed by Jeanette(reviewed 19th October 2009)The recipes work! Can confidently try any recipe that I haven't made and not be disappointed. In fact the book has been so well used that I have bought... | |
Culinaria Germany reviewed by friederike(reviewed 9th November 2009)Love this book. Admittedly, it’s more of a culinary travel guide rather than a cookbook, but it’s just so full of information and has beautiful pictures.... | |
Culinaria Spain reviewed by friederike(reviewed 9th November 2009)Love this book. Admittedly, it’s more of a culinary travel guide rather than a cookbook, but it’s just so full of information and has beautiful pictures.... | |
The 1997 Joy of Cooking reviewed by aj12754(reviewed 27th November 2009)This is the "go to" resource in my kitchen. Utility trumps beauty but sometimes utility is exactly what I need. Superb reference section and reliably... | |
How to Cook Everything Vegetarian: Simple Meatless Recipes for Great Food reviewed by davamunn(reviewed 14th November 2009)I use this book for basic recipes. The great thing about Bittman is he encourages people to try things out.
I use the vinaigrette recipe all the time... | |
The Bread Bible: 300 Favorite Recipes reviewed by davamunn(reviewed 14th November 2009)I love this book. Very down to earth, simple recipes. I use the White Mountain Bread and Buttermilk Honey Bread recipes all the time, especially when I... | |
Jane Brody's Good Food Book reviewed by davamunn(reviewed 14th November 2009)Another book I use all the time.
Back when I was eating meat, I cooked the Chicken and Eggplant recipe all the time.
The carrot soup recipe got... | |
The 1997 Joy of Cooking reviewed by ginger(reviewed 15th November 2009)This is THE cookbook i go to for cooking anything!!! especially something new. I have never had anything turn out bad when using this book and have SO... | |
Cooking With Friends reviewed by ginger(reviewed 15th November 2009)okay...so honestly, i bought this cookbook for a 'friend' and because it was the #1 show at the time...kind of a fun gift/gag gift as my friend LOVED the... | |
Deceptively Delicious: Simple Secrets to Get Your Kids Eating Good Food reviewed by ginger(reviewed 15th November 2009)as a mom of 3 little boys...i can officially say that this cookbook is excellent in every way! not one of the recipes i have tried has not been a hit!... | |
Kitchen for Kids: 100 Amazing Recipes Your Children Can Really Make reviewed by ginger(reviewed 15th November 2009)these really are recipes kids (esp. older ones) could make by themselves...i can pretty much have my 8 year old read and measure etc...all the instructions... | |
Cold-Weather Cooking reviewed by moxonsawyer(reviewed 15th November 2009)One of my very favorite cookbooks for the fall and winter here in New England! The recipes range from simple to elegant and Sarah Leah Chase has a great... | |
The Gourmet Cookbook: More than 1000 recipes reviewed by moxonsawyer(reviewed 15th November 2009)A compendium of some of the very best recipes from Gourmet Magazine. An important reference for any home cook, with tested, solid recipes for thousands... | |
The Josceline Dimbleby Christmas Book reviewed by tamsin(reviewed 15th November 2009)This book contains nothing but fabulous recipes of the totally indulgent, extravagant Christmas variety. There isn't a light-weight recipe in it. Equally,... | |
Beyond the Great Wall: Recipes and Travels in the Other China reviewed by Leeka(reviewed 16th November 2009)I haven't made a lot of the recipes from this book yet but it is a very enjoyable read and has beautiful photos of not only the recipes but of the many... | |
Ad Hoc at Home reviewed by bookdwarf(reviewed 17th November 2009)The recipes might seem elaborate, but Keller likes to walk you through each step. It's worth going through them all too, as the end result has always been... | |
Jamie at Home: Cook Your Way to the Good Life reviewed by bookdwarf(reviewed 17th November 2009)I love how simple the recipes are in this book. His squash soup is the best I've ever made. I haven't made anything in this book that hasn't turned out... | |
Ich helf dir kochen: das erfolgreiche Universalkochbuch mit großem Backteil reviewed by friederike(reviewed 17th November 2009)This is definitely the book I go to when I'm looking for a side dish, need to look up something or am just looking for a down-to-earth recipe. It leans... | |
Feeding the Whole Family: Cooking with Whole Foods reviewed by marita(reviewed 18th November 2009)I have been taking cookbooks out of the library to test them before buying. I have now taken this one out three times, renewing it as many times as allowed.... | |
The Cake Bible reviewed by Nandy(reviewed 19th November 2009)I have used many of the recipes in this book. I high recommend any recipe and if you follow the directions the results will be perfect.
I have used... | |
Vegan Yum Yum: Decadent (But Doable) Animal-Free Recipes for Entertaining and Everyday reviewed by Leeka(reviewed 20th November 2009)The recipes are delicious and simple. I have tried several and not been disapointed. The Hurry Up Alfredo Sauce on p. 195 is absolutely scrumptious!... | |
Barefoot in Paris: Easy French Food You Can Make at Home reviewed by aj12754(reviewed 22nd November 2009)This is the Contessa cookbook I turn to most often both for dinner parties and for family meals at home. The book itself (like all of Ina's) is beautiful... | |
Cooking by Hand reviewed by aj12754(reviewed 22nd November 2009)This is an inspirational cookbook to read even if you are not as obsessive about fresh pasta, or balsamic vinegar, as Bertolli is. It is an aesthetically... | |
Martha Stewart's Cooking School: Lessons and Recipes for the Home Cook reviewed by aj12754(reviewed 22nd November 2009)I would suggest this cookbook to anyone wanting to learn to cook. Its explanations, and the accompanying photos, are excellent. There is an enormous... | |
Introduction to Indian Cooking (Penguin Handbooks) reviewed by gruzia(reviewed 25th November 2009)This is my go-to North Indian cookbook. The recipes are consistently reliable and not dumbed down, though I do tend to increase the spiciness level and... | |
Cooking at Home with Pedatha (Best Vegetarian Book in the World - Gourmand Winner) reviewed by gruzia(reviewed 25th November 2009)Dont be put off by how skinny this book is - no filler recipes here! The premise is that two women interview their grandmother/aunt in law and she teaches... | |
The Kitchen Diaries: A Year in the Kitchen reviewed by aj12754(reviewed 25th November 2009)I completely agree with the first reviewer. This is a beautiful book to settle down with on the couch on a lazy Sunday afternoon. Slater's ability to... | |
Thanksgiving 101: Celebrate America's Favorite Holiday with America's Thanksgiving Expert reviewed by annkingman(reviewed 29th November 2009)We're on our 3rd copy of this book, which was originally published in 1998 and republished in its current edition in 2007. We've used it as our Thanksgiving... | |
What to Drink with What You Eat: The Definitive Guide to Pairing Food with Wine, Beer, Spirits, Coffee, Tea - Even Water - Based on Expert Advice from America's Best Sommeliers reviewed by aj12754(reviewed 30th November 2009)An incredibly useful book, well-organized for use by the home chef and sommelier. | |
The Uncommon Gourmet's All-Occasion Cookbook reviewed by bookwoman(reviewed 1st December 2009)This is a great cookbook. Recipes are dependable and in addition to the recipes, she includes menus to include each dish. The author has three and I... | |
The Gourmet Cookbook: More than 1000 recipes reviewed by bookwoman(reviewed 1st December 2009)This is an excellent cookbook with recipes for everything from home cooking to truly gourmet choices. However, I do have one complaint. I bought my copy... | |
Martha Stewart's Wedding Cakes reviewed by aj12754(reviewed 2nd December 2009)My five rating of this book is based on its beauty. I have not and probably will not ever bake from it. But it is a gorgeous book and for those interested... | |
50 Great Curries of India reviewed by robing(reviewed 3rd December 2009)I actually have the 1995 softcover edition of this book with slightly different graphics. Among other things, the background to the photo is red.
Above... | |
Eat Your Greens (Network Books) reviewed by wester(reviewed 7th December 2009)This book takes 50 or so common vegetables and gives original recipes with them. Recommended if you like vegetables but are running out of ideas. | |
Mexican Everyday (Recipes Featured on Season 4 of the PBS-TV series "Mexico One Plate at a Time") reviewed by aj12754(reviewed 9th December 2009)In general, I've rarely tried cooking Mexican food at home, as my results seldom seemed to justify the time spent. Until this cookbook. Bayless offers... | |
Classic American Food Without Fuss:: Over 100 Favorite Recipes Made Easy reviewed by aj12754(reviewed 9th December 2009)A very nice collection of American classics. When they say "without fuss" they are not kidding. Each recipe is preceded by an introduction (often explaining... | |
The French Laundry Cookbook reviewed by aj12754(reviewed 9th December 2009)This is a beautiful and inspiring book but not the kind of cooking most people would do at home on a daily basis. This is less a review than an suggestion... | |
Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking reviewed by aj12754(reviewed 11th December 2009)Reading and cooking from this book constitutes an almost first-class education in Italian food. A first class education would be a year in an Italian... | |
The Encyclopedia of Cajun & Creole Cuisine reviewed by BeckyL(reviewed 21st December 2009)This is an absolute must have for any home cook, especially the Cajun home cook. A complete compendium of Cajun and Creole favorites and traditionals.... | |
How to Roast a Lamb: New Greek Classic Cooking reviewed by Beachbrights(reviewed 21st December 2009)I have never owned a greek cookbook and other than making my own chickpea hummus, I have never cooked Greek food. I did not grow up with Greek food. I... | |
Madhur Jaffrey's Indian Cooking reviewed by kaye16(reviewed 21st December 2009)Probably my first Indian cookbook, bought after I saw bits of the series on the BBC. Much used, with many favorites. Sometimes tending to be too oily or... | |
Madhur Jaffrey's Quick & Easy Indian Cooking reviewed by kaye16(reviewed 22nd December 2009)One of my favorite cookbooks, Indian recipes that you can make on the spur of the moment. There are some errors in the book, although it's fairly easy... | |
The Best Ever French Cooking Course reviewed by kaye16(reviewed 23rd December 2009)This is one of my favorite cookbooks. I don't understand why it's not better known and more popular. It's full of classic French recipes, well explained... | |
Good Housekeeping The Great Christmas Cookie Swap Cookbook: 60 Large-Batch Recipes to Bake and Share reviewed by Beachbrights(reviewed 24th December 2009)This book is the "go to" for all things cookie swap. Not only does the book give you tips for how to organize and host a cookie swap but the book also... | |
Around the World in350 Recipes reviewed by MsLioness874(reviewed 26th December 2009)Top notch, intermediate level recipes from ALL around the globe. Color pictures on each page demonstrating specific techniques from the recipe as well... | |
The Art of Cooking for Two reviewed by kaye16(reviewed 28th December 2009)This is one of my Desert Island cookbooks. Lots of useful recipes and good directions. It's really an old-fashioned cookbook, rather than a recipe book.... | |
The Ultimate Rice Cooker Cookbook reviewed by annkingman(reviewed 31st December 2009)This is a must-have if you own an electric rice cooker. There are so many wonderful recipes that enable you to get the most out of the appliance, making... | |
The Williams-Sonoma Cookbook: The Essential Recipe Collection for Today's Home Cook reviewed by twentyfour(reviewed 31st December 2009)Comprehensive collection of American classics, with lovely introductions, backstories, notes and sidebars. Full color photographs of every recipe. | |
The New Basics Cookbook reviewed by aj12754(reviewed 31st December 2009)I first discovered this cookbook in college when one of my housemates suggested we take the week-end and jointly make Sheila's cassoulet (p. 533). It... | |
A Platter of Figs and Other Recipes reviewed by aj12754(reviewed 31st December 2009)This is a preliminary review as I have only recently gotten this cookbook and have not yet had a chance to cook from it. But -- unlike many chef cookbooks... | |
Not Your Mother's Slow Cooker Recipes for Entertaining reviewed by anonymous(reviewed 31st December 2009)I got this book for free from Amazon using their Windows PC for Kindle program. This was a no brainer because I own all the rest of the excellent series... | |
Barefoot Contessa Back to Basics: Fabulous Flavor from Simple Ingredients reviewed by southerncooker(reviewed 3rd January 2010)If you like the Barefoot Contessa's other books I think you'll enjoy this one also. I love the green used in this book, it's my favorite color. Like her... | |
Gritslickers: Southern Home Cooking for Today's Cooks reviewed by southerncooker(reviewed 3rd January 2010)I got this one at the Southern Women's Show and had it autographed by Lisa. I love the name of this one and Lisa includes the story of how this one was... | |
The Food You Crave: Luscious Recipes for a Healthy Life reviewed by southerncooker(reviewed 3rd January 2010)I fell in love with this book the moment I laid eyes on it. It has beautiful color photos throughout. Not only does it include nutritional information,... | |
Barefoot Contessa at Home: Everyday Recipes You'll Make Over and Over Again reviewed by southerncooker(reviewed 3rd January 2010)I love watching the Barefoot Contessa on the food network and get great ideas for meals as well as trying many of her recipes. This book has beautiful... | |
The Comfort Table: Recipes for Everyday Occasions reviewed by southerncooker(reviewed 3rd January 2010)This is a beautiful menu book, filled with lots of color food photos. There are menus for a few holidays and special occasions as well as everyday occasions.... | |
The Deen Bros. Cookbook reviewed by southerncooker(reviewed 3rd January 2010)If you are a fan of the Food Network show Road Tasted that Bobbie and Jamie once hosted (it's now hosted by the Neely's who's BBQ place is in the book),... | |
Sara's Secrets for Weeknight Meals reviewed by southerncooker(reviewed 3rd January 2010)I used to enjoy Sara Moulton's, Cooking Live and Sara's Secrets on the food network. I've had this book awhile and am just starting to catch some of the... | |
Biker Billy's Freeway-A-Fire Cookbook: Life's Too Short to Eat Dull Food reviewed by southerncooker(reviewed 3rd January 2010)This is a vegetarian cookbook filled with spicy recipes which range from mild to extremely hot. Besides the recipes there are also tips for growing, buying,... | |
Paula Deen & Friends: Living It Up, Southern Style reviewed by southerncooker(reviewed 3rd January 2010)Paula Deen starts the book off just like she does her show -- Hey, Y'all!. I can hear her voice with the familiar southern drawl as I read the introduction.... | |
Jan Karon's Mitford Cookbook and Kitchen Reader: Recipes from Mitford Cooks, Favorite Tales from Mitford Books reviewed by southerncooker(reviewed 3rd January 2010)If you've read any of the Mitford books by Jan Karon you'll know that food often plays an important part in the characters lives. Some fans actually wrote... | |
Jack Daniel's Spirit of Tennessee Cookbook reviewed by southerncooker(reviewed 3rd January 2010)
Lynn Tolley is the great-grandneice of Jack Daniels and is the proprietress of Miss Mary Bobo's Boarding House Restaurant in Lynchburg TN.
Not... | |
The Gift of Southern Cooking: Recipes and Revelations from Two Great American Cooks reviewed by southerncooker(reviewed 3rd January 2010)I immediately read it from cover to cover when I got this one. This is one that was so interesting to me it was hard to put down. It's almost as if you... | |
Fast Food Fix: 75+ Amazing Recipe Makeovers of Your Fast Food Restaurant Favorites reviewed by southerncooker(reviewed 3rd January 2010)Devin Alexander has a show on Discovery Health called Healthy Decadence She is also the author of The Biggest Loser Cookbook.
With this book you can... | |
The Most Decadent Diet Ever!: The cookbook that reveals the secrets to cooking your favorites in a healthier way reviewed by southerncooker(reviewed 3rd January 2010)Devin is also the author of The Biggest Loser Cookbook, The Biggest Loser Family Cookbook, and Fast Food Fix.
I enjoy cooking from this one. Nutritional... | |
Last Dinner On the Titanic: Menus and Recipes from the Great Liner reviewed by southerncooker(reviewed 3rd January 2010)This was a very interesting read with some photos of recovered items from the
actual Titanic as well as photos, paintings and drawings of some of the
... | |
New Soul Cooking: Updating a Cuisine Rich in Flavor and Tradition (Melting Pot) reviewed by southerncooker(reviewed 3rd January 2010)his is a beautiful book from one of my favorite people from the now canceled, food network
show, Melting Pot. This book is also special since I got to... | |
Weight watchers take out tonight reviewed by southerncooker(reviewed 3rd January 2010)I love this book! Out of 150 recipes there are 111 I'd love to try. Several
more really but there are a few items in those that are harder to find here... | |
Seasoned in the South: Recipes from Crook's Corner and from Home reviewed by southerncooker(reviewed 3rd January 2010)his is a small, seasonal book divided into Fall, Winter, Spring and summer.
It utilizes the foods of each season just as they do at the Crook's Corner
restaurant,... | |
Nigella Express: Good Food, Fast reviewed by southerncooker(reviewed 4th January 2010) I got this one for my daughter, Sarita's birthday a few years ago. We both enjoy watching
Nigella's show on the Food Network by the same name, Nigella... | |
Healthy Exchanges Sensational Smoothies reviewed by southerncooker(reviewed 4th January 2010)I got this one from paper back swap back a couple summers ago and I LOVE IT! After the book arrived Sarita and I have been enjoyed a different smoothie... | |
Dessert Every Night! reviewed by southerncooker(reviewed 4th January 2010)Do you or someone you love feel like it's not a proper meal without a
little something sweet to finish up? Here's a book filled with desserts
that are... | |
Cooking Healthy with a Man in Mind reviewed by southerncooker(reviewed 4th January 2010)In this 338 page book you get to hear from JoAnna's husband Cliff since
he writes the introduction. The recipes included in this book not only
were approved... | |
Cooking Healthy with the Kids in Mind reviewed by southerncooker(reviewed 4th January 2010)I think I got this one from Ebay and it's signed by JoAnna. Big Plus for me.
Although this one is for cooking for kids the big kids and I enjoy so many... | |
Cooking Healthy Across America reviewed by southerncooker(reviewed 4th January 2010)I have many of JoAnna's books and this is one of my favorites. I love having
recipes from across the US remade to be more healthy. I also love reading... | |
The New Mayo Clinic Cookbook, Concise Ed reviewed by southerncooker(reviewed 4th January 2010)Nutritional information is included for all recipes. I made two recipes from
this book and plan on making more. Dad planted a large patch of fall greens... | |
Gale Gand's Short and Sweet: Quick Desserts with Eight Ingredients or Less reviewed by southerncooker(reviewed 4th January 2010)This book actually belongs to my daughter, Sarita. I rarely pay full price for a cookbook and most of mine were previously owned. This one is one of the... | |
The Top One Hundred Pasta Sauces reviewed by robing(reviewed 5th January 2010)Two words: rustic beauty.
First of all, the hand-drawn illustrations make each page into a visual treat. It's full of original and simple Italian recipes,... | |
What's a Cook to Do?: An Illustrated Guide to 484 Essential Tips, Techniques, and Tricks reviewed by aj12754(reviewed 6th January 2010)This book has apparently been available since 2007 but I had never encountered it until today. In one afternoon it has become one of my favorite kitchen... | |
Ken Hom's Hot Wok : Over 150 one-pan Wonders reviewed by kaye16(reviewed 6th January 2010)Loved the series and love the book. Lots of stickies and notes from recipes I've made. The recipes tend to be a bit salty; now I never add any extra salt... | |
Make a Joyful Table reviewed by southerncooker(reviewed 7th January 2010) If you want a
Healthy Cookbook with recipes special enough to serve
company, or to just treat your family to some
delicious healthy cooking, then you... | |
Rachel's Favourite Food for Living reviewed by weaponxgirl(reviewed 7th January 2010)this is a new addition to my collection, and i love it! The food has so far been very tasty and do-able without too many hard to find ingredients. ... | |
Home Cooking reviewed by weaponxgirl(reviewed 7th January 2010)Rachel Allen is my new fave auther and this book has not disapointed! Full of recipes for everyday, with a chapter for every meal of the day. Her breakfast... |