If you are looking for a book about cooking, we have put together a selection. There are so many intersting books that is difficult to know where to start, and we would like to read them all.
Barefoot Contessa Back to Basics: Fabulous Flavor from Simple Ingredients
by Ina Garten
Amazon Price: .00
Used Price: .20
Average Customer Rating: 4.5
Review (rating: 5):
I watched Ina Garten's show on TV, used the recipe and was inspired to buy this book. Her recipes show how to add fantastic flavor to old favorites! I can't wait to try out more of the recipes in the book!
How to Cook Everything (Completely Revised 10th Anniversary Edition): 2,000 S...
by Mark Bittman
Amazon Price: .10
Used Price: .90
Average Customer Rating: 4.5
Review (rating: 5):
I received this book for Christmas and have already made 6-7 recipes from it. The instructions are clear and simple enough for those who aren't gourmet cooks.
This is NOT a book for those who choose recipes based on photographs, but for those who have a basic idea for what they want to make...but maybe with a new twist.
Many of the recipes have alternate versions for those who like to experiment and wherever there is an option for homemade ingredients (like mayonnaise or sauces) the book refers to the specific page where they can be found.
Overall, this is the best How To I've found so far. I'm buying the vegetarian version for a friend!
Rachael Ray's Big Orange Book: Her Biggest Ever Collection of All-New 30-Minu...
by Rachael Ray
Amazon Price: .47
Used Price: .00
Average Customer Rating: 4.5
Review (rating: 5):
This book has something for everyone. And easy. Rachel really knows how to put together everyday things for even the beginner. I'm not a great cook and I can put together most of these things. Like I said, something for everyone. Buy it.
Biggest Loser Family Cookbook: Budget-Friendly Meals Your Whole Family Will Love
by Devin Alexander
Amazon Price: .17
Used Price: .58
Average Customer Rating: 4.5
Review (rating: 3):
I'm kind of bummed 'cuz I saw that the price went down a little a few days after I bought it. I also expected more recipes so that was also a little disappointing. If interested in buying this book, I would recommend checking it out from a library first to judge more accurately how much use you'd get out of it. There's a few ideas and things in there that I may try. But overall, been there, done that.
Joy of Cooking: 75th Anniversary Edition - 2006
by Irma S. Rombauer
Amazon Price: .10
Used Price: .99
Average Customer Rating: 4.5
Review (rating: 5):
After using the Joy of Cooking for the past 10+ years I bought the 75th Anniversary edition for my Husband for Christmas. The updates are great, with many wonderful and helpful additions!
Top Chef The Cookbook
by The Creators of Top Chef
Used Price: .61
Average Customer Rating: 4.5
Review (rating: 4):
The book didn't take very long to arrive. The quality of the book was good, only a couple slight marks on the cover.
Hello, Cupcake!: Irresistibly Playful Creations Anyone Can Make
by Alan Richardson
Amazon Price: .38
Used Price: .93
Average Customer Rating: 5.0
Review (rating: 5):
I really enjoyed the ideas in this book. Many of them were simple enough that I, a non-baker, could use them. I did visit their website and made the 'acorn nut' cupcakes also. They were the most popular. My mom made the acorn cupcakes for her garden club meeting and they were the talk of the meeting.
