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Recommendations based on The Gourmet Cookbook: More than 1000 recipesby Ruth Reichl
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The Silver Palate Cookbook
by Julee Rosso
A classic cookbook featuring innovative recipes and cooking techniques that revolutionized American cuisine in the 1980s.
"This is the book that changed the way America cooks."—Barbara Kafka The Silver Palate Cookbook is the beloved classic that brings a new passion for food and entertaining into American homes. Its 350 ... (Barnes & Noble)
Tender at the Bone: Growing Up at the Table
by Ruth Reichl
A memoir of a food critic's childhood, filled with eccentric characters and culinary adventures that shaped her love for food and writing.
At an early age, Ruth Reichl discovered that "food could be a way of making sense of the world. . . . If you watched people as they ate, you could find out who they were." Her deliciously crafted ... (Goodreads)
Joy of Cooking
by Irma S. Rombauer
A comprehensive guide to cooking techniques, recipes and culinary wisdom.
In the nearly ninety years since Irma S. Rombauer self-published the first three thousand copies of, Joy of Cooking, in 1931, it has become the kitchen bible, with more than 20 million copies in ... (Goodreads)
The Moosewood Cookbook: Recipes from Moosewood Restaurant, Ithaca, New York
by Mollie Katzen
Vegetarian cookbook featuring healthy and delicious recipes from the Moosewood Restaurant in Ithaca, NY.
Among the most influential cookbooks of our time, the Moosewood Cookbook is such a powerful symbol that the publishers were tempted not to tamper with it. But times have changed, and knowledge about ... (Goodreads)
Comfort Me with Apples: More Adventures at the Table
by Ruth Reichl
Culinary and cultural exploration of the world, experienced through food.
In this delightful sequel to her bestseller Tender at the Bone, Ruth Reichl returns with more tales of love, life, and marvelous meals. Comfort Me with Apples picks up Reichl's story in 1978, when ... (Goodreads)
Mastering the Art of French Cooking
by Julia Child
Step-by-step guide to creating French cuisine, with accessible instructions and helpful tips.
For over fifty years, New York Times bestseller Mastering the Art of French Cooking has been the definitive book on the subject for American readers. Featuring 524 delicious recipes, in its pages ... (Goodreads)
Momofuku
by David Chang
A memoir and cookbook by the founder of Momofuku, detailing his journey to becoming a successful chef and restaurateur.
Never before has there been a phenomenon like Momofuku. A once-unrecognizable word, it's now synonymous with the award-winning restaurants of the same name in New York City: Momofuku Noodle Bar, Ssäm ... (Goodreads)
The Way to Cook
by Julia Child
Comprehensive guide to cooking techniques and recipes, from basic to advanced, with detailed instructions and illustrations.
In this magnificent new cookbook, illustrated with full color throughout, Julia Child give us her magnum opus the distillation of a lifetime of cooking. And she has an important message for Americans ... (Goodreads)
The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Recipes from an Accidental Country Girl
by Ree Drummond
Collection of home-style recipes from a modern-day homesteader and mother of four.
#1 New York Times Bestseller Paula Deen meets Erma Bombeck in, The Pioneer Woman Cooks,, Ree Drummond’s spirited, homespun cookbook. Drummond colorfully traces her transition from city life to ranch ... (Barnes & Noble)
On Food and Cooking: The Science and Lore of the Kitchen
by Harold McGee
A comprehensive guide to the science and history of cooking, exploring the fascinating world of food and flavors.
Harold McGee's On Food and Cooking is a kitchen classic. Hailed by Time magazine as "a minor masterpiece" when it first appeared in 1984, On Food and Cooking is the bible to which food lovers and ... (Goodreads)
How to Cook Everything: Simple Recipes for Great Food
by Mark Bittman
Comprehensive cookbook of easy-to-follow recipes for every occasion.
Mark Bittman's award-winning How to Cook Everything has helped countless home cooks discover the rewards of simple cooking. Now the ultimate cookbook has been revised and expanded (almost half the ... (Barnes & Noble)
I'm Just Here for the Food: Food + Heat = Cooking
by Alton Brown
A humorous and informative guide to cooking, focusing on the science behind heat and its effects on food.
Alton Brown explores the science behind breads, cakes, cookies, pies, and custards, explaining it in his own inimitable style. Recipes cover all the basics, from pie crust to funnel cake to cheese ... (Barnes & Noble)
Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking
by Marcella Hazan
An exploration of Italian cuisine, featuring time-honored recipes and techniques.
The most important, consulted, and enjoyed Italian cookbook of all time, from the woman who introduced Americans to a whole new world of Italian food. Essentials of Italian Cooking is a culinary ... (Goodreads)
Game Change: Obama and the Clintons, McCain and Palin, and the Race of a Lifetime
by John Heilemann
A behind-the-scenes look at the 2008 US Presidential Election and the people who ran it.
“It’s one of the best books on politics of any kind I’ve read. For entertainment value, I put it up there with Catch 22 .” — The Financial Times “It transports you to a parallel universe in which ... (Goodreads)
Kitchen Confidential: Adventures in the Culinary Underbelly
by Anthony Bourdain
A humorous and unflinching account of life in restaurant kitchens, exploring the culture and camaraderie of the culinary world.
A deliciously funny, delectably shocking banquet of wild-but-true tales of life in the culinary trade from Chef Anthony Bourdain, laying out his more than a quarter-century of drugs, sex, and haute ... (Goodreads)
Save Me the Plums: My Gourmet Memoir
by Ruth Reichl
A memoir of Reichl's time as editor-in-chief of Gourmet magazine, detailing the challenges and triumphs of running a food publication.
Trailblazing food writer and beloved restaurant critic Ruth Reichl took the job (and the risk) of a lifetime when she entered the glamorous, high-stakes world of magazine publishing. Now, for the ... (Goodreads)
Barrel Fever: Stories and Essays
by David Sedaris
A collection of humorous and satirical stories and essays that explore the absurdities of modern life.
In David Sedaris’s world, no one is safe and no cow is sacred. A manic cross between Mark Leyner, Fran Lebowitz, and the National Enquirer , Sedaris’s collection of essays is a rollicking tour ... (Goodreads)
The Cake Mix Doctor
by Anne Byrn
Transform ordinary cake mixes into delicious desserts with easy-to-follow recipes and creative ideas.
The Cake Mix Doctor, is in! And the prescription is simple: By doctoring up packaged cake mix with just the right extras–a touch of sweet butter here, cocoa powder there, or poppy seeds, vanilla ... (Goodreads)
Happier at Home: Kiss More, Jump More, Abandon a Project, Read Samuel Johnson, and My Other Experiments in the Practice of Everyday Life
by Gretchen Rubin
A memoir and self-help book about finding happiness at home through small experiments and changes in daily routines.
In the spirit of her blockbuster #1, New York Times, bestseller, The Happiness Project, Gretchen Rubin embarks on a new project to make home a happier place., One Sunday afternoon, as she unloaded ... (Barnes & Noble)
Henry VIII: The King and His Court
by Alison Weir
A detailed account of the life and reign of Henry VIII, focusing on his court and the people who surrounded him.
Henry VIII, renowned for his command of power and celebrated for his intellect, presided over one of the most magnificent–and dangerous–courts in Renaissance Europe. Never before has a detailed, ... (Goodreads)
Whiskey in a Teacup: What Growing Up in the South Taught Me About Life, Love, and Baking Biscuits
by Reese Witherspoon
Actress Reese Witherspoon shares her Southern upbringing, traditions, and recipes for a charming and delightful read.
Academy Award–winning actress, producer, and entrepreneur Reese Witherspoon invites you into her world, where she infuses the southern style, parties, and traditions she loves with contemporary flair ... (Barnes & Noble)
Encore Provence: New Adventures in the South of France
by Peter Mayle
A delightful collection of stories and anecdotes about the author's life in the South of France.
A whole new feast of adventures, discoveries, hilarities, and culinary treats, liberally seasoned with a joyous mix of Gallic characters. After trying–what folly!--to live in other places, Peter ... (Goodreads)
Barefoot Contessa Parties!: Ideas and Recipes for Easy Parties That Are Really Fun
by Ina Garten
A guide to hosting stress-free and enjoyable parties with simple yet delicious recipes and entertaining ideas.
After more than twenty years of running Barefoot Contessa, the acclaimed specialty food store, Ina Garten published her first collection of recipes. The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook was an overnight ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Art of Simple Food: Notes, Lessons, and Recipes from a Delicious Revolution
by Alice Waters
A comprehensive guide to creating flavorful, healthy dishes from simple ingredients.
An indispensable resource for home cooks from the woman who changed the way Americans think about food. Perhaps more responsible than anyone for the revolution in the way we eat, cook, and think ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Smitten Kitchen Cookbook
by Deb Perelman
A collection of recipes for delicious, home-cooked meals, with tips for kitchen success.
The long-awaited cookbook by Deb Perelman of Smitten Kitchen—home cook, mom, photographer, and celebrated food blogger. Deb Perelman loves to cook. It’s as simple as that. She isn’t a chef or a ... (Goodreads)
Jesus Land: A Memoir
by Julia Scheeres
A coming-of-age story of two adopted siblings navigating life in a strict religious home.
For Julia Scheeres and her adopted brother David, "Jesus Land" stretched from their parents' fundamentalist home, past the hostilities of high school, and deep into a Christian reform school in the ... (Goodreads)
The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Food from My Frontier
by Ree Drummond
A collection of recipes inspired by life on a ranch, with step-by-step instructions and vibrant photos.
#1 New York Times Bestseller “Drummond invites fans into her world with irresistible recipes and photos.” —,People, Accidental ranch wife, beloved multiple Bloggie Award-winning blogger, and #1, New ... (Barnes & Noble)
Barefoot in Paris
by Ina Garten
A culinary journey through the streets of Paris, discovering the city's unique charm.
Hearty boeuf Bourguignon served in deep bowls over a garlic-rubbed slice of baguette toast; decadently rich croque monsieur, eggy and oozing with cheese; gossamer crème brulee, its sweetness offset ... (Goodreads)
How to Cook Everything Vegetarian: Simple Meatless Recipes for Great Food
by Mark Bittman
Comprehensive vegetarian cookbook featuring simple, flavorful recipes.
The ultimate one-stop vegetarian cookbook-from the author of the classic How to Cook Everything Hailed as "a more hip Joy of Cooking" by the Washington Post, Mark Bittman's award-winning book, How to ... (Barnes & Noble)
The Flavor Bible: The Essential Guide to Culinary Creativity, Based on the Wisdom of America's Most Imaginative Chefs
by Karen Page
A comprehensive guide to culinary creativity, offering combination ideas and flavor pairings.
Winner of the 2009 James Beard Book Award for Best Book: Reference and Scholarship Great cooking goes beyond following a recipe–it's knowing how to season ingredients to coax the greatest possible ... (Goodreads)
