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Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking — Marcella Hazan (1992)
hits in archive: 0 · totalRecipes: 500 · hit rate: 0.0%
The English-language foundation of classic Italian home cooking: soffritto, ragù, risotto, and restrained sauces.
Affiliate: buy the book
No archived dishes cite this book yet.
How to Cook Everything — Mark Bittman (1998)
hits in archive: 0 · totalRecipes: 2000 · hit rate: 0.0%
Mark Bittman's encyclopedic weeknight cookbook of foundational American home techniques and adaptable recipes across meats, vegetables, grains, and baking.
Affiliate: buy the book
No archived dishes cite this book yet.
Joy of Cooking — Irma S. Rombauer (1931)
hits in archive: 0 · totalRecipes: 1500 · hit rate: 0.0%
The American household cooking encyclopedia covering baking, roasting, canning, and everyday family dishes across a century of editions.
Affiliate: buy the book
No archived dishes cite this book yet.
Mastering the Art of French Cooking — Julia Child, Louisette Bertholle, Simone Beck (1961)
hits in archive: 0 · totalRecipes: 524 · hit rate: 0.0%
Classical French technique adapted for American kitchens: sauces, braises, pastry, and precise method.
Affiliate: buy the book
No archived dishes cite this book yet.
Salt Fat Acid Heat — Samin Nosrat (2017)
hits in archive: 0 · totalRecipes: 100 · hit rate: 0.0%
A principles-first cooking book teaching how salt, fat, acid, and heat create balanced food, with foundational recipes as practice.
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No archived dishes cite this book yet.
The Food Lab — J. Kenji López-Alt (2015)
hits in archive: 0 · totalRecipes: 300 · hit rate: 0.0%
Science-driven American cooking that explains the mechanics behind burgers, fries, eggs, roasting, and weeknight staples.
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No archived dishes cite this book yet.
Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone — Deborah Madison (1997)
hits in archive: 0 · totalRecipes: 1400 · hit rate: 0.0%
A comprehensive vegetarian reference spanning grains, legumes, vegetables, and dairy-forward American and European dishes.
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No archived dishes cite this book yet.
Beyond Parsley — Junior League of Kansas City (1984)
hits in archive: 0 · totalRecipes: 250 · hit rate: 0.0%
A Midwestern community cookbook of party food, casseroles, and club-circuit entertaining from the Kansas City Junior League tradition.
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No archived dishes cite this book yet.
Every Grain of Rice — Fuchsia Dunlop (2012)
hits in archive: 0 · totalRecipes: 160 · hit rate: 0.0%
Home-style Chinese cooking focused on everyday Sichuan and broader Chinese techniques: steam, boil, stir-fry, and simple sauces.
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No archived dishes cite this book yet.
Japanese Cooking: A Simple Art — Shizuo Tsuji (1980)
hits in archive: 0 · totalRecipes: 220 · hit rate: 0.0%
A foundational Japanese culinary text covering dashi, cutting technique, simmering, grilling, and seasonal plating.
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No archived dishes cite this book yet.
Madhur Jaffrey's Indian Cooking — Madhur Jaffrey (1982)
hits in archive: 0 · totalRecipes: 150 · hit rate: 0.0%
Accessible Indian home cooking for Western kitchens: dals, spice blends, curries, breads, and regional flavors.
Affiliate: buy the book
No archived dishes cite this book yet.
My Mexico — Diana Kennedy (1998)
hits in archive: 0 · totalRecipes: 180 · hit rate: 0.0%
Regional Mexican cooking documented from markets and home kitchens—moles, salsas, masa, and state-by-state techniques.
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No archived dishes cite this book yet.
Thai Food — David Thompson (2002)
hits in archive: 0 · totalRecipes: 350 · hit rate: 0.0%
Deep regional Thai cuisine covering curry pastes, salads, soups, and royal and street traditions in detail.
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No archived dishes cite this book yet.
The Taste of Country Cooking — Edna Lewis (1976)
hits in archive: 0 · totalRecipes: 120 · hit rate: 0.0%
Seasonal Southern cooking rooted in Freetown, Virginia—farm vegetables, cured meats, and slow Sunday cooking.
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No archived dishes cite this book yet.