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The Best Cookbooks to Buy

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Welcome to my culinary library! This is a curated collection of the cookbooks that have earned a permanent spot on my shelf. Each one has been chosen not just for its beautiful photography (though that's a bonus!), but for its reliable recipes, uniqu...
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Dessert & Pastry Cookbooks

This is where science and magic meet. From flaky, buttery croissants to decadent, show-stopping cakes, this collection is for bakers of all levels. These books offer a masterclass in precision, teaching the fundamental techniques that ensure success....

 
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Best bread science book out
Tartine Bread by Chad Robertson, Hardcover
 
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This book is so easy to follow
Tartine: Revised Edition - 68 New Recipes
 
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Love this book! so easy to follow
I am a dessert person.
 
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Using this for my bakery
The Advanced Professional Pastry Chef

Fine Dining Cookbooks

For those nights when you want to turn cooking into an event. These books are from world-renowned chefs and celebrated restaurants, demystifying the techniques and flavors of high-end cuisine. They'll teach you about precision, plating, and building ...

 
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I loved this book
Mastering the Art of French Cooking Vol 1
 
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A great combo of chef recipes
World-Class Swedish Cooking: Artisanal Recipes
 
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Out of this world inspiring
Alinea by Grant Achatz 9781580089289
 
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This book inspired me to plate better for my dinner club
Faviken by Nilsson, Magnus, Kroon, Mattias
 
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Love this book
Jacques Pépin New Complete Techniques
 
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This was inspiring
The Professional Chef
 
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Use this every week!
The French Laundry Cookbook (Thomas Keller)
 
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So inspiring and informational
Faviken: Nilsson, Magnus, Kroon, Mattias
 
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So inspiring to read and cook through
Noma 2.0: Vegetable, Forest, Ocean

Casual Dinner Cookbooks

The true workhorses of the kitchen. These are the books filled with dog-eared pages and splatters of sauce—the reliable go-to's for getting a delicious, satisfying meal on the table without a huge fuss. Expect flavorful one-pan wonders, pastas, heart...

 
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Love these recipes
Island Vegan: 75 Caribbean Recipes
 
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Homey cooked meals
The Farm Table: A Cookbook by Julius Roberts
 
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A must for Italian cooking
Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking: 30th Ed
 
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Love this for french cooking
My Paris Kitchen: Recipes and Stories [A Cookbook]
 
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A must read
Six Seasons: A New Way with Vegetables
 
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Love this fresh and bright recipes
The Food of Sicily: Sun-Drenched Recipes

Pickling & Fermentation

Dive into the ancient, flavorful world of live-culture foods. This collection is all about harnessing the power of fermentation to create incredibly delicious and gut-healthy foods. From tangy sourdough and spicy kimchi to crisp pickles and flavorful...

 
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I have made most of these ferments and love them
The Noma Guide to Fermentation: Koji & More