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1	Ratio: The Simple Codes Behind the Craft of Everyday Cooking more books like this by Michael Ruhlman add to wishlist From the author of "The Elements of Cooking" comes a groundbreaking book thatexplains the very essential truth of cooking: it is not the recipe itself butrather two unchanging components that make all food come together. b&w photosthroughout. see all copies from £12.56! new only from £12.69!
2	The New Best Recipe more books like this by Cook's Illustrated Magazine, John Burgoyne (Illustrator), Carl Tremblay (Photographer) add to wishlist Flagship book of award-winning series with more than 1000 pages and 800 illustrations. Would you make 38 versions of creme caramel to find the absolute best version? The editors of Cook's Illustrated did. Along with 20 versions of simple recipes such as coleslaw. Now fully revised and expanded this new edition offers more than 1000 recipes for all ... see all copies from £15.70! new only from £19.82!
3	The New Food Lover's Companion more books like this by Sharon Tyler Herbst add to wishlist The brand-new fourth edition of this widely praised reference guide has been updated with new information for everyone, including lovers of ethnic foods and health food aficionados. The authors have added many all-new entries on exotic produce and other unusual ingredients. An earlier edition of "The New Food Lover's Companion" was hailed by Bon ... see all copies from £5.57! new only from £9.05!
4	The Encyclopedia of Country Living more books like this by Carla Emery, Cindy Davis (Illustrator), Professor David Berger (Illustrator) add to wishlist The most complete source of information available about growing, processing, cooking, and preserving homegrown foods from the garden or field, this revised and updated edition of the classic text is an indispensable resource on country living. Illustrated. see all copies from £15.16! new only from £16.05!
5	Cookwise: The Secrets of Cooking Revealed more books like this by Shirley O Corriher add to wishlist Winner of a 1998 award from the James Beard Foundation, this book includes 225 recipes. More importantly, it explains how a recipe can fail, how to make sure it doesn't, and how to do everything from whipping cream properly to making a cake that will rise to producing a Hollandaise sauce with no lumps. For the cook who wants to understand the ... see all copies from £14.23! new only from £16.29! \| first editions
6	Vegan with a Vengeance: Over 150 Delicious, Cheap, Animal-Free Recipies That Rock more books like this by Isa Chandra Moskowitz, Geoffery Tischman (Photographer), Neje Bailey add to wishlist In "Vegan with a Vengeance", Isa Chandra Moskowitz brings the do-it-yourself, community-driven ethos of punk rock into the kitchen. Her cooking philosophy embraces being kind to animals (all recipes are completely animal-product free) and your wallet, while being creative and having fun in the process. She emphasizes staying clear of corporate ... see all copies from £7.51! new only from £7.51!
7	The World Atlas of Wine more books like this by Jancis Robinson, Hugh Johnson add to wishlist Written by the world's most authoritative wine duo, the unparalleled clarity and detail of the maps remain core to the Atlas. Each of the 200 maps has been thoroughly researched and updated. Reflecting the happenings over the last six years in the world of wine, the pages devoted to the New World show a lot of changes. New additions include: ... see all copies from £4.21! new only from £17.95!
8	Larousse Gastronomique: The World's Greatest Culinary Encyclopedia more books like this by Larousse Librarie, Librairie Larousse add to wishlist This extensively revised edition of the great culinary encyclopedia features 200 new recipes (3,500 in all), 400 new reference titles, new full-color photos, and a handy ribbon marker. 350 full-color photos. see all copies from £29.09! new only from £36.52! \| first editions
9	Garde Manger: The Art and Craft of the Cold Kitchen more books like this by Culinary Institute of America add to wishlist For professionals, a detailed look at the complexities of the cold-table. "Garde manger" is the behind-the-scenes station where cold dishes are prepared. see all copies from £9.49! new only from £13.02!
10	Betty Crocker's Cookbook more books like this by Betty Crocker add to wishlist This newly updated version of the traditional favorite features ethnic recipes and even such comparatively modern ingredients as tofu. It does not, however, neglect old standbys like macaroni and cheese, Southern fried chicken, and baked beans. The handy looseleaf-bound book includes 950 recipes, with over a hundred color illustrations. see all copies from £5.57! new only from £44.78! \| first editions
11 view cover	Cook's Illustrated more books like this by Cook's Illustrated Magazine (Creator) add to wishlist Cook's Illustrated 1995 is one of a unique series from the cooking magazine renowned for fanatically testing the best ways to cook the foods we love most. Each elegantly hardbound volume in the Cook's Illustrated Collector's Edition Series includes an entire year's content from the magazine for each year since 1993. We include the often surprising ... see all copies from £8.87! new only from £9.22! \| first editions
12 view cover	New York Times Cookbook more books like this by Craig Claiborne add to wishlist This cookbook has been revised and updated with hundreds of new recipes, from family meals to formal dinner parties. see all copies from £5.57! new only from £15.17! \| first editions
13 view cover	Encyclopedia of Pasta more books like this by Oretta Zanini De Vita, Maureen Fant (Translator) add to wishlist Spaghetti, gnocchi, tagliatellea, ravioli, vincisgrassi, strascinati-pasta in its myriad forms has been a staple of the Mediterranean diet longer than bread. This beautiful volume is the first book to provide a complete history of pasta in Italy, telling its long story via the extravagant variety of shapes it takes and the even greater abundance ... see all copies from £20.50! new only from £20.50!
14 view cover	Windows on the World Complete Wine Course more books like this by Kevin Zraly add to wishlist "Windows on the World Complete Wine Course" is simply the bestselling wine book in the United States - it's a classic. This new edition contains an additional 16 wonderful pages, including a featured supplement about the olfactory system and how it deepens our enjoyment of wine. Written in a question-and-answer format, the section is co-authored ... see all copies from £1.24! new only from £4.02! \| signed copies \| first editions
15 view cover	Best of the Best: The Best Recipes from the 25 Best Cookbooks of the Year more books like this by Food & Wine Magazine (Creator) add to wishlist The experts at "Food & Wine" share with readers more than 100 of the most delectable, kitchen-tested dishes from superstar chefs--such as Emeril Lagasse and Jamie Oliver--that have appeared in the magazine over the past 12 months. see all copies from £5.57! new only from £6.18!
16 view cover	The Encyclopedia of Country Living: An Old Fashioned Recipe Book more books like this by Carla Emery add to wishlist A comprehensive source for information about food production, from the garden or the barnyard to the table. More than 1000 recipes, 700 mail-order sources, how-to instructions, and earthy wisdom. see all copies from £11.84! new only from £21.94!
17 view cover	The Food Lover's Companion more books like this by Sharon Tyler Herbst, Sharon Tyler Herbst add to wishlist The new edition of one of America's best-selling culinary reference books is bigger and better than ever, with almost 6,000 listings on subjects related to food and drink. Hailed by Bon Appetit magazine as "one of the best reference books we've seen, a must for every cook's library," it's the ultimate kitchen tool. Here are answers to questions ... see all copies from £4.00!
18 view cover	The Oxford Companion to Food more books like this by Alan Davidson (Editor), Soun Vannithone (Illustrator) add to wishlist Twenty years in the making, here at last is the long-awaited magnum opus from one of the world's greatest authorities on the history and use of food and foodstuffs the world over. Food historian and author Alan Davidson has personally written an amazing 80 per cent of this unique work with additional articles by over 50 specialist authors from as ... see all copies from £10.21! new only from £13.47! \| first editions
19 view cover	Tyler Florence: Stirring the Pot more books like this by Tyler Florence add to wishlist - A hands-on guide to help readers fall in love with their kitchen again. - Inspiration for home cooks to reach that "light bulb moment." - Opens with a hardworking front of book: "The Anatomy of a Knife," "Pots and Pans You Can't Live Without," "Good, Better, Best" (Tyler rates the latest gadgets and kitchen equipment). - Tyler shares how ... see all copies from £8.98! new only from £10.27! \| first editions
20 view cover	Cooking Under Pressure more books like this by Lorna J Sass add to wishlist The only cookbook of its kind on the market, Cooking Under Pressure offers a fantastic blend of recipes that are unbelievably good: elegant gourmet dishes, ethnic favorites, plus all the traditional family foods we love to eat. Illustrated. see all copies from £5.57! new only from £13.20! \| first editions
21 view cover	How to Break an Egg: 1,453 Kitchen Tips, Food Fixes, Emergency Substitutions, and Handy Techniques more books like this by Fine Cooking Magazine (Creator) add to wishlist This book is an entertaining and invaluable culinary reference for cooks of all skill levels. It brings together a wealth of kitchen-tested tips and hints, quick fixes and proven kitchen techniques originally published in the pages of "Fine Cooking" magazine. The Handy Kitchen Techniques section illustrates step-by-step 42 basic preparation ... see all copies from £5.37! new only from £6.50! \| first editions
22	Meta Given's Modern encyclopedia of cooking. more books like this by Meta Given add to wishlist see all copies from £8.67! first editions
23 view cover	How to Pick a Peach: The Search for Flavor from Farm to Table more books like this by Russ Parsons add to wishlist In this follow-up to his critically acclaimed "How to Read a French Fry," Parsons helps the cook sort through the produce in the market; reveals intriguing facts about vegetables and fruits; and provides instructions on how to choose, store, and prepare these items. see all copies from £5.57! new only from £5.57! \| first editions
24 view cover	Introductory Foods more books like this by Barbara Scheule, Marion Bennion add to wishlist For the freshman/sophomore level of the introductory foods course at universities and community colleges. A leading seller for many years, this text has helped prepare thousands of students for careers as food scientists, foodservice managers, dietitians, and extension agents. Written for the beginning student, it provides clear, straightforward ... see all copies from £5.57! new only from £13.62! \| first editions
25 view cover	Edible Wild Mushrooms of Illinois & Surrounding States more books like this by Joe McFarland, Gregory M Mueller add to wishlist Lavishly illustrated with nearly three hundred gorgeous full-colour photos, this engaging guidebook carefully describes forty different edible species of wild mushrooms found around Illinois and surrounding states, including Iowa, Wisconsin, Missouri, Indiana, and Kentucky. With conversational and witty prose, the book provides extensive detail on ... see all copies from £12.99! new only from £12.99!

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