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Best Cookbooks
A list of some of the best cookbooks published.
Tags: cookbooks, cooking, and food

1
Joy of Cooking
Joy of Cooking
by Irma S. Rombauer, Marion Rombauer Becker 62 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
2
How to Cook Everything: Simple Recipes for Great Food
How to Cook Everything: Simple Recipes for Grea...
by Mark Bittman 41 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
4
New Cook Book
New Cook Book
by Jennifer Darling 28 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
5
Betty Crocker's Cookbook
Betty Crocker's Cookbook
by Betty Crocker Editors 24 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
6
Mastering the Art of French Cooking
Mastering the Art of French Cooking
by Julia Child, Simone Beck (Contributor) 20 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
7
Barefoot Contessa Family Style: Easy Ideas and Recipes That Make Everyone Feel Like Family
Barefoot Contessa Family Style: Easy Ideas and ...
by Ina Garten 20 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
8
The Moosewood Cookbook: Recipes from Moosewood Restaurant, Ithaca, New York
The Moosewood Cookbook: Recipes from Moosewood ...
by Mollie Katzen 18 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
9
Cook Food: A Manualfesto for Easy, Healthy, Local Eating
Cook Food: A Manualfesto for Easy, Healthy, Loc...
by Lisa Jervis (Goodreads author) 17 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
10
The Art of Simple Food: Notes and Recipes from a Delicious Revolution
The Art of Simple Food: Notes and Recipes from ...
by Alice Waters 16 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
11
The America's Test Kitchen Family Cookbook
The America's Test Kitchen Family Cookbook
by Cook's Illustrated, Carl Tremblay (Photographer) 16 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
12
Barefoot Contessa at Home: Everyday Recipes You'll Make Over and Over Again
Barefoot Contessa at Home: Everyday Recipes You...
by Ina Garten 16 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
15
Vegan Cupcakes Take Over the World: 75 Dairy-Free Recipes for Cupcakes that Rule
Vegan Cupcakes Take Over the World: 75 Dairy-Fr...
by Isa Chandra Moskowitz (Goodreads author) 13 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
16
The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook
The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook
by Ina Garten 13 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
17
Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone
Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone
by Deborah Madison 12 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
18
I'm Just Here for the Food: Food + Heat = Cooking
I'm Just Here for the Food: Food + Heat = Cooking
by Alton Brown 12 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
19
Veganomicon: The Ultimate Vegan Cookbook
Veganomicon: The Ultimate Vegan Cookbook
by Isa Chandra Moskowitz (Goodreads author), Terry Hope Romero 11 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
20
Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking
Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking
by Marcella Hazan 8 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
21
Good Housekeeping Illustrated Cookbook
Good Housekeeping Illustrated Cookbook
by Zoe Coulson (editor) 8 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
22
The Silver Spoon
The Silver Spoon
by Various 7 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
23
The New Enchanted Broccoli Forest
The New Enchanted Broccoli Forest
by Mollie Katzen 7 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
24
Betty Crocker's Picture Cookbook
Betty Crocker's Picture Cookbook
by Betty Crocker Editors 7 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
25
Everyday Food: Great Food Fast
Everyday Food: Great Food Fast
by Martha Stewart 7 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
26
The Taste of Home Cookbook
The Taste of Home Cookbook
by Taste of Home Magazine Editors 7 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
27
The Fannie Farmer Cookbook: Anniversary
The Fannie Farmer Cookbook: Anniversary
by Marion Cunningham 7 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
28
The New Book of Middle Eastern Food
The New Book of Middle Eastern Food
by Claudia Roden 6 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
29
Jamie at Home: Cook Your Way to the Good Life
Jamie at Home: Cook Your Way to the Good Life
by Jamie Oliver 6 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
30
The Lady & Sons Savannah Country Cookbook
The Lady & Sons Savannah Country Cookbook
by Paula Deen 6 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
31
Giada's Family Dinners
Giada's Family Dinners
by Giada De Laurentiis 6 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
33
Baking in America: Traditional and Contemporary Favorites from the Past 200 Years
Baking in America: Traditional and Contemporary...
by Greg Patent 5 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
36
Bouchon
Bouchon
by Thomas Keller 5 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
37
The Pillsbury Cookbook
The Pillsbury Cookbook
by Pillsbury Company 5 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
39
From Emeril's Kitchens: Favorite Recipes from Emeril's Restaurants
From Emeril's Kitchens: Favorite Recipes from E...
by Emeril Lagasse 5 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
40
The Cook's Companion
The Cook's Companion
by Stephanie Alexander 4 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
41
The Gourmet Cookbook: More than 1000 recipes
The Gourmet Cookbook: More than 1000 recipes
by Ruth Reichl 4 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
43
The Lady & Sons, Too!: A Whole New Batch of Recipes from Savannah
The Lady & Sons, Too!: A Whole New Batch of...
by Paula Deen 4 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
44
Cookwise: The Secrets of Cooking Revealed
Cookwise: The Secrets of Cooking Revealed
by Shirley Corriher 4 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
46
More-With-Less Cookbook
More-With-Less Cookbook
by Doris Janzen Longacre, Mary Beth Lind 4 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
47
Vegetarian Epicure
Vegetarian Epicure
by Anna Thomas, Julie Maas 4 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
48
The Lady & Sons Just Desserts: More Than 120 Sweet Temptations from Savannah's Favorite Restaurant
The Lady & Sons Just Desserts: More Than 12...
by Paula Deen 4 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
49
Mexico One Plate At A Time
Mexico One Plate At A Time
by Rick Bayless 4 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
51
How to Cook Without a Book: Recipes and Techniques Every Cook Should Know by Heart
How to Cook Without a Book: Recipes and Techniq...
by Pam Anderson 3 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
51
Let's Cook it Right
Let's Cook it Right
by Adelle Davis 3 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
51
How to Cook Everything: Vegetarian
How to Cook Everything: Vegetarian
by Mark Bittman 3 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
54
French Provincial Cooking
French Provincial Cooking
by Elizabeth David 3 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
54
The Fannie Farmer Cookbook
The Fannie Farmer Cookbook
by Marion Cunningham 3 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
57
Everyday Pasta
Everyday Pasta
by Giada De Laurentiis 3 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
58
Emeril's TV Dinners: Kickin' It Up a Notch with Recipes from Emeril Live and Essence of Emeril
Emeril's TV Dinners: Kickin' It Up a Notch with...
by Emeril Lagasse 3 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
60
Siren's Feast, An Edible Odyssey
Siren's Feast, An Edible Odyssey
by Nancy Mehagian (Goodreads author) 2 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
63
Roasting-A Simple Art
Roasting-A Simple Art
by Barbara Kafka 2 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
64
Italian Immigrant Cooking
Italian Immigrant Cooking
by Elodia Rigante 2 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
64
A Field of Greens: Gourmet African Slow Cooker Soups and Stews
A Field of Greens: Gourmet African Slow Cooker ...
by Ivy Newton-Gamble (Goodreads author) 2 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
66
Culinaria Russia. Russland, Ukraine, Georgien, Armenien, Aserbaidschan
Culinaria Russia. Russland, Ukraine, Georgien, ...
by Marion Trutter 2 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
66
The Ultimate Ice Cream Book: Over 500 Ice Creams, Sorbets, Granitas, Drinks, And More
The Ultimate Ice Cream Book: Over 500 Ice Cream...
by Bruce Weinstein 2 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
68
Classic Home Desserts: A Treasury of Heirloom and Contemporary Recipes from Around the World
Classic Home Desserts: A Treasury of Heirloom a...
by Richard Sax 2 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
68
Rachael Ray's Kitchen Companion: More Than 200 All-New 30-Minute Recipes and More
Rachael Ray's Kitchen Companion: More Than 200 ...
by Rachael Ray 2 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
68
Dessert Haiku: Petite Desserts for the Sweet Tooth & Poetry for the Soul
Dessert Haiku: Petite Desserts for the Sweet To...
by Ivy Newton-Gamble (Goodreads author) 2 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
72
Nourishing Traditions:  The Cookbook that Challenges Politically Correct Nutrition and the Diet Dictocrats
Nourishing Traditions: The Cookbook that Chall...
by Sally Fallon 2 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
74
The Breakfast Book
The Breakfast Book
by Marion Cunningham 2 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
74
The Cake Mix Doctor
The Cake Mix Doctor
by Anne Byrn 2 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
77
I'm Just Here for More Food: Food x Mixing + Heat = Baking
I'm Just Here for More Food: Food x Mixing + He...
by Alton Brown 2 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
80
From Amish to Mennonite Kitchens
From Amish to Mennonite Kitchens
by Phillis Pellman Good 2 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
80
One Dish Dinners
One Dish Dinners
by Better Homes and Gardens 2 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
80
All Around the World Cookbook
All Around the World Cookbook
by Sheila Lukins 2 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
83
Vegetable Love: A Book for Cooks
Vegetable Love: A Book for Cooks
by Barbara Kafka 2 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
84
Every Day's a Party: Louisiana Recipes For Celebrating With Family And Friends
Every Day's a Party: Louisiana Recipes For Cele...
by Emeril Lagasse 2 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
84
The Best Bread Machine Cookbook Ever: Ethnic Breads
The Best Bread Machine Cookbook Ever: Ethnic Br...
by Madge Rosenberg 2 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
87
Rachael Ray 365: No Repeats--A Year of Deliciously Different Dinners
Rachael Ray 365: No Repeats--A Year of Deliciou...
by Rachael Ray 2 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
87
30-Minute Meals
30-Minute Meals
by Rachael Ray 2 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
87
James Beard's American Cookery
James Beard's American Cookery
by James Beard 2 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
91
Moosewood Restaurant New Classics
Moosewood Restaurant New Classics
by Moosewood Collective 2 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
93
Italy
Italy
by Guenter Beer 2 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
94
Bobby Flay's Bold American Food
Bobby Flay's Bold American Food
by Bobby Flay, Joan Schwartz 2 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
95
Southeast Asian Specialties
Southeast Asian Specialties
by Rosalind Mowe 2 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
96
The French Laundry Cookbook
The French Laundry Cookbook
by Thomas Keller 2 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
97
The Foster's Market Cookbook: Favorite Recipes for Morning, Noon, and Night
The Foster's Market Cookbook: Favorite Recipes ...
by Sara Foster 2 people voted »
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
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339857 I hate that Nigella Lawson one!


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1461115 i'm so glad that people voted for Giada, she's amazing! and i like her recipes better than Ray's...


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