As an avid Ina Garten fan, I set out to cook all of her recipes (1,000+ 😅) and ended up falling in love with cookbooks. I’ve cooked 150 of Ina’s recipes so far and continue to explore other cookbooks to discover recipes for all occasions. Nothing be...
Sections
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A Little Bit of Everything
Sweet Tooth
Oldies but Goodies
A Little Bit of Everything
The title says it all. I gravitate toward this one most day to day.
Cooking in Real Life by Lidey Heuck
A cookbook that tells a story. A hearty Italian section and recipes that feel like home
By Heart: Recipes to Hold Near and Dear by Hailee Catalano
Yes I know - this one reads like a textbook at times, but I learned sooo much that I can apply to recipes in any other book. A great foundation!
Salt Fat Acid Heat by Samin Nosrat
Love the organization of these recipes into weeknights and weekends. She also adds ingredient substitutions for each recipe so it can work with items already in your pantry and fridge.
That Sounds So Good by Carla Lalli Music
The QR codes alone 😱 This book really invites you into the cooking basics and the QR video tutorials are so amazing
More Is More by Molly Baz
Sweet Tooth
I’m not even a sweets person and this book is my go-to when I’m hosting a hang and want a great sweet treat
Sweet Enough by Alison Roman
You know those famous brown butter chocolate chip cookies?? The recipe is in here along with countless stunners
Dessert Person by Claire Saffitz
Oldies but Goodies
Circa 1999 - This cookbook taught me how to cook. The perfect amount of simplicity while also allowing you to build up new skills.
The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook by Ina Garten
circa 1982 - One of Ina’s favorite cookbooks so of course I love it too
The Silver Palate Cookbook by Lukins & Rosso
circa 1961 - While many of these recipes are a bit outdated, I learned how to make the best scrambled eggs (French-inspired of course) and there are many other lovely recipes that are worth the time and effort
Mastering the Art of French Cooking Vol 1 by Julia Child
