Independence statement:These are 100% my own independent opinions.
These are genuinely just cookbooks I personally value!
Cookbooks are an investment…. both cost-wise and space-wise!!
Written by Irma S. Rombauer, Marion Rombauer Becker, Ethan Becker, John Becker, Megan Scott.
In fact, sometimes I even test drive cookbooks before I buy them by borrowing them from the library.
If I renew them repeatedly, only then do I buy them.
If youre going to buy a cookbook, you want it to be one you really,reallywant.
How many of these do you already know of or own?
While many of his recipes include one or two (or more!)
Filled with interesting salad recipes with unique flavour combinations, I also like the authors personality.
I also like the story behind the book.
This cookbook is filled with the recipes she used to make there!
Duck with Mangoes, Seafood Pancakes, Brandy Snaps….
I love em all!
Where to buy:searchEbay!
Cooking doyenne Stephanie Alexanders 1192-page tome is usefully organised A-Z by ingredient.
Sadly its very hard to get hold of new these days.
This is the edition I have.
), I call this the Mexican version of OttolenghisJerusalem.
(Update: He just realised he also has his own copy, hence the mystery and ensuing argument.
I have now put my name on my copy!
Everyone take note thatIwas right in that argument??)
I find myself thumbing through this book regularly, sometimes for inspiration, sometimes for instruction.
But usually just to admire the photos, read the recipes and drool.
The inspiration for many, many sauces on my website have come from this fantastic book.
Roden travels the entire country, north to south, devoting a chapter to every region.
Each chapter showcases the regions typical as well as lesser-known dishes.
Much of my education around traditional Italian food and cookery has come from this book.
Of course, its also packed with highly traditional and regional recipes that will be unfamiliar to many.
Be warned: This book is not for beginners and Childs recipes demand discipline and attention to detail.
Rates highly on the gift-giving scale, this is a classic!
The name Kenji gets thrown around quite a bit in the RecipeTin family cooking debates.
The famous Kenji hits go and on.
This cookbook isnt for everyone.
But know this if you do follow his recipes and all his tips, your dishwillbe perfect!
Cool Beansby Joe Yonan
Why I love it:A book that makes youwantto eat beans??
I know, its almost unbelievable!
If you just dont like beans, obviously this is not the book for you.
Probably more than any of the above listed print books because I do live in the online world!!
I know its the sort of thing I would have loved if I didnt already have subscriptions!
Americas Test Kitchen&Cooks Illustratedstagline, recipes that work is no exaggeration!
Reader requested extras!
Adding a few more items to the list pursuant to reader messages!
That is not to say I dont have curry cookbooks I hold in high regard!
I LOVE this cookbook!
Buy: AUS /US/UK
The Curry Guy Bibleby Dan Toombs mysteriously missing from my house and missing it!
I rate the others considerably higher for recipes it’s possible for you to use without tweaking.
I find I need to tweak the flavours a bit when cooking for other people.
Definitely my highest rated Thai cookbook!
Written by Irma S. Rombauer, Marion Rombauer Becker, Ethan Becker, John Becker, Megan Scott.
Buy Spice I Am online:AUSonly Im afraid!
And there you have it!
Maybe theres someone in your life deserving of one??
Written by Irma S. Rombauer, Marion Rombauer Becker, Ethan Becker, John Becker, Megan Scott.
(I am, of course, including you yourself in that suggestion ….! )
