This might sound weird, but I know I’m not the only one…I read cookbooks like novels. I love to read them cover to cover. You can learn many little things from different kitchens, cooks, chefs, and cultures from around the world. Well written cookbooks flow like a story. They start with a good foundation of learning about the author and chef of the book. They give you some ground rules about techniques that are used throughout the recipes. My bookshelves are loaded with cookbooks from all over the world – from celebrity chefs to self-published home cooks, like myself. I have pulled together some pretty good cookbooks I found on Amazon, and new finds for you to check out.
The Sourdough Whisperer: The Secrets to No-Fail Baking with Epic Results
Get All of Your Sourdough Questions Answered, Plus 40 Endlessly Versatile Recipes In the sourdough world, where recipes and methods can quickly become complicated, Elaine Boddy keeps it simple with this staple of the sourdough genre. This all-in-one handbook shares her best tips, tricks and troubleshooting tools for showstopping sourdough success. With practical solutions to every obstacle―whether it’s a busy schedule, slow-to-grow starter or overproofed dough―Elaine proves that everyone can bake beautiful, delicious sourdough with confidence.
The Perfect Loaf: The Craft and Science of Sourdough Breads, Sweets, and More: A Baking Book
ONE OF SAVEUR’S BEST COOKBOOKS OF THE YEAR Maurizio Leo’s blog The Perfect Loaf is the go-to destination on the internet for beginner sourdough bakers. He now brings his impeccably detailed techniques, foolproof recipes, and generous teaching style to a groundbreaking debut cookbook that delves into the absolute fundamentals of sourdough—plus the tools and confidence to explore beyond.
Taste of Home Most Requested Recipes: 633 Top-Rated Recipes
Take the guesswork out of mealtime with the Taste of Home Most Requested Recipes, a cherished collection of 633 top-rated recipes loved by home cooks everywhere. Each dish has been vetted by the Taste of Home Test Kitchen, ensuring reliable, delicious results every time. Convenient Hardcover with Concealed Wiro format lays flat for cooking ease.
Of Course It’s Good!: Aggressively Delicious Meals ANYONE Can Make and EVERYONE Will Love
Of Course It’s Good!: Aggressively Delicious Meals ANYONE Can Make and EVERYONE Will Love
None of the Nonsense, All of the Flavor Prepare delicious meals with this no-frills, all-flavor recipe collection from Jessica Secrest, the wildly popular home chef known for her hostile humor and affordable recipes. Her long-awaited debut cookbook has an array of mouthwatering meals that focus on low-effort ingredients and techniques―think pre-shredded cheese, tater tots galore, and your handy-dandy slow cooker―so you’ll have an endless source of recipes to feed your family without wasting time or money.
Homemade on a Weeknight
written by yours truly. This is was first cookbook, which I self-published and truly loved writing. It a collection of over 100 recipes that my family has loved over the years. It is a starting point for my foray into the cookbook authorship world and one I hope to follow up soon!
Cook It in Your Dutch Oven: 150 Foolproof Recipes Tailor-Made for Your Kitchen’s Most Versatile Pot
The only Dutch oven cookbook you’ll ever need—with 150 recipes for delicious one pot meals, plus expert-approved product recommendations and Dutch oven cooking hacks! A Dutch oven is the most versatile pot in your kitchen: a soup pot, a deep fryer, a braiser, a roaster, an enclosed bread oven, and the perfect vessel for one pot meals. So don’t push your Dutch oven to the back of the cabinet—learn how to put it to work every day in 150 delicious recipes!
Do you have any favorite cookbooks to share? Do you have any Cookbook suggestions that you want me to check out?
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Estelle Forrest self-published this cookbook after a lot of playing around in the kitchen. You can purchase your own copy here:
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I think I need that sourdough whisperer book!