Recommendations based on The Silver Palate Cookbookby Julee Rosso

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  1. 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)

  2. 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)

  3. 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)

  4. Barefoot Contessa: How Easy Is That?

    by Ina Garten
    Simple and delicious recipes for home cooks, with easy-to-find ingredients and minimal prep time.

    #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER,Ina Garten, bestselling cookbook author and beloved star of, Barefoot Contessa, on Food Network, is back with her easiest recipes ever. In Barefoot Contessa How Easy Is ... (Goodreads)

  5. Barefoot Contessa Family Style: Easy Ideas and Recipes That Make Everyone Feel Like Family

    by Ina Garten
    Simple recipes and creative dinner ideas for bringing family and friends together.

    Ina Garten, who shared her gift for casual entertaining in the bestselling Barefoot Contessa Cookbook and Barefoot Contessa Parties! , is back with her most enticing recipes yet—a collection of her ... (Barnes & Noble)

  6. Barefoot Contessa at Home: Everyday Recipes You'll Make Over and Over Again

    by Ina Garten
    Delicious recipes for everyday home cooking from one of America's most beloved chefs.

    #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Throughout the years that she has lived and worked in East Hampton, Ina Garten has catered and attended countless parties and dinners. She will be the first to tell you, ... (Barnes & Noble)

  7. The Gourmet Cookbook: More than 1000 recipes

    by Ruth Reichl
    A comprehensive cookbook with over 1000 recipes, covering a wide range of cuisines and cooking techniques.

    For the past six decades, Gourmet magazine has shaped the tastes of America, publishing the best work of the foremost names in the world of food. To create this landmark cookbook, editor in chief and ... (Goodreads)

  8. 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)

  9. 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)

  10. Betty Crocker's Cookbook

    by Betty Crocker
    Classic cookbook with recipes for every occasion, from simple meals to elaborate feasts.

    The new and revised edition of Betty Crocker's Cookbook was developed especially for the new you. Easier than ever to use, it's organized just he way you plan your meals - with meats and main dishes ... (Goodreads)

  11. Jerusalem: A Cookbook

    by Yotam Ottolenghi
    Exploring the vibrant flavors of Jerusalem through recipes, stories, and photographs.

    With Jerusalem, Ottolenghi re-teams with his friend and co-owner of his restaurants, Sami Tamimi. Both men were born in Jerusalem in the same year: Tamimi on the Arab east side and Ottolenghi in the ... (Goodreads)

  12. The Fannie Farmer Cookbook

    by Marion Cunningham
    Classic cookbook with over 1,400 recipes, including traditional American dishes and international cuisine.

    Here is the great basic American cookbook–with more than 1,990 recipes, plain and fancy--that belongs in every household. Originally published in 1896 as The Boston Cooking-School Cook Book by Fannie ... (Goodreads)

  13. Better Homes and Gardens New Cook Book

    by Better Homes and Gardens
    A comprehensive collection of recipes and cooking techniques for the home cook.

    Features: Over 900 new recipes – 1,200 in all-reflect current eating habits and lifestyles; 500 new photographs -- over 700 in all-including 60 percent more of finished food than the last edition; ... (Goodreads)

  14. Rachael Ray 365: No Repeats: A Year of Deliciously Different Dinners

    by Rachael Ray
    A cookbook featuring 365 recipes to keep dinner exciting with no repeats.

    With Rachael Ray’s most varied and comprehensive collection of 30-minute recipes ever, you’ll have everyone at your table saying “Yummo!” 365 days a year. Even your favorite dinner can lose its ... (Barnes & Noble)

  15. Everyday Italian: 125 Simple and Delicious Recipes

    by Giada De Laurentiis
    A comprehensive guide to making Italian cuisine, from classic dishes to modern twists.

    In her hit Food Network show Everyday Italian , Giada De Laurentiis shows you how to cook delicious, beautiful food in a flash. And here, in her long-awaited first book, she does the same—helps you ... (Goodreads)

  16. Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil

    by John Berendt
    A journalist's exploration of a mysterious murder in Savannah, Georgia.

    A sublime and seductive reading experience. This portrait of a beguiling Southern city was a best-seller (though a flop as a movie). ~ Shots rang out in Savannah's grandest mansion in the misty, ... (Goodreads)

  17. 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)

  18. Life on the Mississippi

    by Mark Twain
    A journey down the Mississippi River, capturing the beauty and history of the American South.

    A stirring account of America's vanished past... The book that earned Mark Twain his first recognition as a serious writer... Discover the magic of life on the Mississippi. At once a romantic history ... (Goodreads)

  19. John Adams

    by David McCullough
    Biography of the second President of the United States and his contributions to the founding of the nation.

    The enthralling, often surprising story of John Adams, one of the most important and fascinating Americans who ever lived. In this powerful, epic biography, David McCullough unfolds the adventurous ... (Goodreads)

  20. Simple Abundance: A Daybook of Comfort and Joy

    by Sarah Ban Breathnach
    A journey towards achieving a more meaningful and abundant life.

    #1, NEW YORK TIMES, BESTSELLER Over 7 million copies sold in 30 languages! Simple Abundance is a book of evocative essays - one for every day of the year - for women who wish to live by their own ... (Barnes & Noble)

  21. 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)

  22. Julie and Julia: 365 Days, 524 Recipes, 1 Tiny Apartment Kitchen

    by Julie Powell
    A memoir of a woman's year-long journey to cook all 524 recipes in Julia Child's "Mastering the Art of French Cooking."

    With the humor of Bridget Jones and the vitality of Augusten Burroughs, Julie Powell recounts how she conquered every recipe in Julia Child's Mastering the Art of French Cooking and saved her soul! ... (Goodreads)

  23. Harry Potter: Film Wizardry

    by Brian Sibley
    An exploration of the magical world of Harry Potter, showcasing the filmmaking process.

    New York Times bestselling Harry Potter Film Wizardry was the first book to delve into the fascinating and intriguing world of an enormously successful film franchise. The book features interviews ... (Barnes & Noble)

  24. Helter Skelter: The True Story of the Manson Murders

    by Vincent Bugliosi
    A detailed account of the Manson Family and their brutal murders, as well as the trial that followed.

    Prosecuting attorney in the Manson trial, Vincent Bugliosi held a unique insider's position in one of the most baffling and horrifying cases of the twentieth century: the cold-blooded Tate-LaBianca ... (Goodreads)

  25. Start with Why: How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action

    by Simon Sinek
    A guide to inspiring and motivating others to take action through understanding the power of why.

    Why do you do what you do? Why are some people and organizations more innovative, more influential, and more profitable than others? Why do some command greater loyalty from customers and employees ... (Goodreads)

  26. The Professor and the Madman: A Tale of Murder, Insanity and the Making of the Oxford English Dictionary

    by Simon Winchester
    True story of a murderer's contribution to the creation of the Oxford English Dictionary.

    The book tells the story of the making of the, Oxford English Dictionary, (OED) and one of its most prolific early contributors, William Chester Minor , a retired United States Army surgeon . Minor ... (Wikipedia)

  27. The Homemade Pantry: 101 Foods You Can Stop Buying and Start Making

    by Alana Chernila
    A guide to making pantry staples from scratch, including bread, cheese, and condiments, with recipes and tips for beginners.

    “This is my kitchen. Come on in, but be prepared—it might not be quite what you expect. There is flour on the counter, oats that overflowed onto the floor, chocolate-encrusted spoons in the sink. ... (Barnes & Noble)

  28. 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)

  29. Martha Stewart's Cookies: The Very Best Treats to Bake and to Share

    by Martha Stewart
    A comprehensive guide to baking cookies with over 175 recipes, tips, and techniques from the queen of home cooking.

    A perfect Mother’s Day gift! Cookies are the treat that never disappoints. Whether you’re baking for a party or a picnic, a formal dinner or a family supper– or if you simply want something on hand ... (Goodreads)

  30. Jamie at Home: Cook Your Way to the Good Life

    by Jamie Oliver
    Jamie Oliver shares his passion for cooking fresh, seasonal, and locally sourced food in this cookbook.

    Home is where the heart is . . . This book is very close to my heart. It's about no-nonsense, simple cooking with great flavors all year round. When I began writing it, I didn't really know what ... (Barnes & Noble)