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Joy of Cooking by Irma S. Rombauer (1931)
hits in top 100: 17 · totalRecipes: 1500 · hit rate: 1.1%

This book is the big American home cookbook. It covers baking, roasting, canning and everyday family meals across a century of editions. This site cites three editions. One is the classic 1975 Rombauer–Becker text (Plume 1997 printing). The others are the 1997 All New edition and the 2006 75th-anniversary edition. Each dish names its edition.

Reference: Joy of Cooking by Irma S. Rombauer (1931). Publisher: Scribner, 2019 edition, hardcover, ISBN 978-1501169717.

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  1. Whipped Feta Dip #15 · Somewhat close
  2. Overnight Oats #18 · Somewhat close
  3. Air Fryer Chicken Wings #36 · Somewhat close
  4. Chicken Cobbler (TikTok) #39 · Reasonably similar, but will taste different
  5. Grinder Salad Sandwich #40 · Somewhat close
  6. Banana Bread #42 · Somewhat close
  7. Grilled Cheese Tomato Jam #48 · Somewhat close
  8. Everything Bagel Seasoning Eggs #50 · Somewhat close
  9. Chicken Cobb Wrap #54 · Somewhat close
  10. Tomato Soup Grilled Cheese #60 · Exact
  11. Whipped Coffee Cake #73 · Reasonably similar, but will taste different
  12. Loaded Nachos #76 · Somewhat close
  13. Stuffed Peppers #79 · Somewhat close
  14. Shepherd's Pie #82 · Exact
  15. Beef Stroganoff #84 · Somewhat close
  16. Tuna Melt #90 · Exact
  17. Nature's Cereal #100 · Reasonably similar, but will taste different
Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking by Marcella Hazan (1992)
hits in top 100: 4 · totalRecipes: 500 · hit rate: 0.8%

This book set the base for classic Italian home cooking in English. It covers soffritto, ragù, risotto and light sauces.

Reference: Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking by Marcella Hazan (1992). Publisher: Knopf, 2022 edition, hardcover, ISBN 978-0593534328.

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  1. Gochujang Pasta #4 · Reasonably similar, but will taste different
  2. Sheet Pan Gnocchi #19 · Reasonably similar, but will taste different
  3. Brown Butter Sage Pasta #32 · Somewhat close
  4. Focaccia Art Bread #43 · Exact
Japanese Cooking: A Simple Art by Shizuo Tsuji (1980)
hits in top 100: 4 · totalRecipes: 220 · hit rate: 1.8%

This book is a core guide to Japanese cooking. It covers dashi, knife work, simmering, grilling and seasonal serving.

Reference: Japanese Cooking: A Simple Art by Shizuo Tsuji (1980). Publisher: Kodansha International, 2012 edition, hardcover, ISBN 978-1568363882.

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  1. Salmon Rice Bowl #7 · Reasonably similar, but will taste different
  2. Crispy Rice Spicy Tuna #8 · Reasonably similar, but will taste different
  3. Sushi Bake #22 · Reasonably similar, but will taste different
  4. Miso Soup #59 · Exact
Mastering the Art of French Cooking by Julia Child, Louisette Bertholle, Simone Beck (1961)
hits in top 100: 4 · totalRecipes: 524 · hit rate: 0.8%

This book brings classic French cooking to American kitchens. It covers sauces, slow-cooked dishes, pastry and careful methods.

Reference: Mastering the Art of French Cooking by Julia Child, Louisette Bertholle, Simone Beck (1961). Publisher: Knopf, 2001 edition, hardcover, ISBN 978-0375413407.

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  1. Marry Me Chicken #6 · Reasonably similar, but will taste different
  2. French Onion Pasta #12 · Reasonably similar, but will taste different
  3. Egg Bites #20 · Reasonably similar, but will taste different
  4. Ratatouille #93 · Somewhat close
The Boston Cooking-School Cook Book by Fannie Merritt Farmer (1896) public domain
hits in top 100: 4 · totalRecipes: 1800 · hit rate: 0.2% · public domain

Fannie Farmer wrote this standard American cookbook with level measurements. Project Gutenberg has its public-domain text.

Reference: The Boston Cooking-School Cook Book by Fannie Merritt Farmer (1896). Publisher: Skyhorse, 2012 edition, hardcover, ISBN 978-1616085438.

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  1. French Toast #66 · Somewhat close
  2. Baked Alaska in a Cup #86 · Somewhat close
  3. Clam Chowder #94 · Somewhat close
  4. Pancake Cereal #99 · Somewhat close
The Food Lab by J. Kenji López-Alt (2015)
hits in top 100: 3 · totalRecipes: 300 · hit rate: 1.0%

This book uses science to explain American cooking. It shows how burgers, fries, eggs, roasts and weeknight staples work.

Reference: The Food Lab by J. Kenji López-Alt (2015). Publisher: Norton, 2015 edition, hardcover, ISBN 978-0393081084.

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  1. Smash Tacos #3 · Somewhat close
  2. Smash Burgers #5 · Exact
  3. Caesar Salad #69 · Exact
Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone by Deborah Madison (1997)
hits in top 100: 3 · totalRecipes: 1400 · hit rate: 0.2%

This book is a full vegetarian guide. It covers grains, beans, vegetables and dairy-rich American and European dishes.

Reference: Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone by Deborah Madison (1997). Publisher: Ten Speed Press, 2014 edition, hardcover, ISBN 978-1607745532.

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  1. Green Goddess Salad #26 · Reasonably similar, but will taste different
  2. Detox Smoothie Bowl #67 · Reasonably similar, but will taste different
  3. Zucchini Noodles #88 · Somewhat close
Every Grain of Rice by Fuchsia Dunlop (2012)
hits in top 100: 2 · totalRecipes: 160 · hit rate: 1.2%

This book covers everyday Chinese home cooking, mostly from Sichuan. It uses simple ways to cook: steaming, boiling, stir-frying and easy sauces.

Reference: Every Grain of Rice by Fuchsia Dunlop (2012). Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company, 2013 edition, hardcover, ISBN 978-0393089042.

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  1. Chili Oil Noodles #9 · Somewhat close
  2. Cucumber Salad (TikTok) #24 · Somewhat close
Maangchi's Real Korean Cooking by Maangchi with Lauren Chattman (2015)
hits in top 100: 2 · totalRecipes: 125 · hit rate: 1.6%

YouTube cook Maangchi wrote this first book of Korean home dishes. It runs from tteokbokki to bulgogi.

Reference: Maangchi's Real Korean Cooking by Maangchi with Lauren Chattman (2015). Publisher: Harvest, 2015 edition, hardcover, ISBN 978-0544129894.

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  1. Tteokbokki #16 · Somewhat close
  2. Bulgogi Beef Bowls #35 · Somewhat close
Madhur Jaffrey's Indian Cooking by Madhur Jaffrey (1982)
hits in top 100: 2 · totalRecipes: 150 · hit rate: 1.3%

This book makes Indian home cooking easy in Western kitchens. It covers dals, spice mixes, curries, breads and regional flavors.

Reference: Madhur Jaffrey's Indian Cooking by Madhur Jaffrey (1982). Publisher: B E S Pub Co, 2003 edition, hardcover, ISBN 978-0764156496.

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  1. Butter Chicken #46 · Somewhat close
  2. Chana Masala #91 · Somewhat close
Memories of Philippine Kitchens by Amy Besa and Romy Dorotan (2006)
hits in top 100: 2 · totalRecipes: 100 · hit rate: 2.0%

The owners of Cendrillon restaurant wrote this book on Filipino home and regional cooking. It is rich in history.

Reference: Memories of Philippine Kitchens by Amy Besa and Romy Dorotan (2006). Publisher: Stewart, Tabori and Chang, 2006 edition, hardcover, ISBN 978-1584794516.

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  1. Ube Cheese Pandesal #21 · Somewhat close
  2. Chicken Adobo #81 · Somewhat close
The Essential Cuisines of Mexico by Diana Kennedy (2000)
hits in top 100: 2 · totalRecipes: 300 · hit rate: 0.7%

Diana Kennedy revised her first three books on regional Mexican cooking into this one volume.

Reference: The Essential Cuisines of Mexico by Diana Kennedy (2000). Publisher: Clarkson Potter, 2009 edition, paperback, ISBN 978-0307587725.

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  1. Elote Dip #28 · Reasonably similar, but will taste different
  2. Corn Ribs #61 · Reasonably similar, but will taste different
The New Book of Middle Eastern Food by Claudia Roden (2000)
hits in top 100: 2 · totalRecipes: 800 · hit rate: 0.2%

Claudia Roden expanded her 1968 classic in this edition. It covers Arab, Persian, Turkish, Jewish and North African home cooking.

Reference: The New Book of Middle Eastern Food by Claudia Roden (2000). Publisher: Knopf, 2000 edition, hardcover, ISBN 978-0375405068.

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  1. Hummus Bowl #51 · Somewhat close
  2. Dubai Chocolate Bar #58 · Reasonably similar, but will taste different
Ad Hoc at Home by Thomas Keller (2009)
hits in top 100: 1 · totalRecipes: 200 · hit rate: 0.5%

Thomas Keller wrote this family-style home cookbook from Ad Hoc, his Yountville restaurant. It includes pantry basics such as garlic confit.

Reference: Ad Hoc at Home by Thomas Keller (2009). Publisher: Artisan, 2009 edition, hardcover, ISBN 978-1579653774.

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  1. Garlic Confit Toast #45 · Exact
Amazing Food Hacks by Peggy Wang (2014)
hits in top 100: 1 · totalRecipes: 75 · hit rate: 1.3%

BuzzFeed editor Peggy Wang wrote this book of shortcut recipes and kitchen tricks. It includes fried bow-tie pasta 'crunches' eaten like chips.

Reference: Amazing Food Hacks by Peggy Wang (2014). Publisher: Clarkson Potter, 2014 edition, board book, ISBN 978-0770434410.

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  1. Pasta Chips #98 · Somewhat close
At Home in the Whole Food Kitchen by Amy Chaplin (2014)
hits in top 100: 1 · totalRecipes: 150 · hit rate: 0.7%

Vegetarian chef Amy Chaplin wrote this whole-food pantry and recipe book. It includes chia puddings and grain bowls.

Reference: At Home in the Whole Food Kitchen by Amy Chaplin (2014). Publisher: Roost Books, 2025 edition, hardcover, ISBN 978-1645471455.

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  1. Chia Pudding #64 · Somewhat close
Betty Crocker's Cooky Book by Betty Crocker, General Mills (1963)
hits in top 100: 1 · totalRecipes: 450 · hit rate: 0.2%

General Mills published this classic cookie book in 1963.

Reference: Betty Crocker's Cooky Book by Betty Crocker, General Mills (1963). Publisher: Harvest, 2002 edition, hardcover, ISBN 978-0764566370.

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  1. Lemon Bars #80 · Exact
Brazilian Barbecue & Beyond by David Ponte, Jamie Barber and Lizzy Barber (2014)
hits in top 100: 1 · totalRecipes: 100 · hit rate: 1.0%

This book shares recipes from London's Cabana Brazilian restaurants. It covers churrasco (grilled meat), street food, breakfasts such as the açaí bowl, and drinks.

Reference: Brazilian Barbecue & Beyond by David Ponte, Jamie Barber and Lizzy Barber (2014). Publisher: Union Square & Co., 2014 edition, hardcover, ISBN 978-1454913337.

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  1. Açaí Bowl #49 · Somewhat close
Ching's Chinese Food in Minutes by Ching-He Huang (2009)
hits in top 100: 1 · totalRecipes: 80 · hit rate: 1.2%

TV cook Ching-He Huang wrote this fast Chinese home cookbook. It features quick stir-fries and noodles.

Reference: Ching's Chinese Food in Minutes by Ching-He Huang (2009). Publisher: GARDNERS VI BOOKS AMS006, 2009 edition, hardcover, ISBN 978-0007265008.

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  1. Black Pepper Chicken #52 · Somewhat close
Cincinnati Celebrates by Junior League of Cincinnati (1974)
hits in top 100: 1 · totalRecipes: 400 · hit rate: 0.2%

A Junior League wrote this community cookbook of seasonal party menus. It prints an early dump cake. It is out of print. Amazon lists only a few used copies.

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Reference: Cincinnati Celebrates by Junior League of Cincinnati (1974). Publisher: The Junior League of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio.

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  1. Dump Cake #85 · Somewhat close
Dr. Atkins' Diet Revolution by Robert C. Atkins (1972)
hits in top 100: 1 · totalRecipes: 80 · hit rate: 1.2%

This 1972 low-carb diet bestseller has a recipe section. The section includes egg-and-cheese 'Diet Revolution Rolls'.

Reference: Dr. Atkins' Diet Revolution by Robert C. Atkins (1972). Publisher: David McKay Co, Inc., 1973 edition, hardcover, ISBN 978-0553142235.

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  1. Cloud Bread #92 · Somewhat close
Exotic Ethiopian Cooking by Daniel J. Mesfin (1987)
hits in top 100: 1 · totalRecipes: 150 · hit rate: 0.7%

This is one of the first Ethiopian cookbooks in English. It covers wots (stews), injera and niter kibbeh (spiced butter).

Reference: Exotic Ethiopian Cooking by Daniel J. Mesfin (1987). Publisher: Ethiopian Cookbook Enterprises, 1990 edition, paperback, ISBN 978-0961634513.

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  1. Misir Wot Bowl #96 · Somewhat close
Express Dinners by Liz Franklin (2012)
hits in top 100: 1 · totalRecipes: 175 · hit rate: 0.6%

This British book collects 175 dinners that take 30 minutes or less. It includes chili-fried eggs on tomato toast.

Reference: Express Dinners by Liz Franklin (2012). Publisher: Nourish, 2012 edition, paperback, ISBN 978-1848990265.

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  1. Chili Crisp Eggs #2 · Somewhat close
Helen Corbitt's Cookbook by Helen Corbitt (1957)
hits in top 100: 1 · totalRecipes: 700 · hit rate: 0.1%

The Neiman Marcus food director wrote this Texas cookbook. It first printed pickled black-eyed peas ('Texas caviar').

Reference: Helen Corbitt's Cookbook by Helen Corbitt (1957). Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 1972 edition, hardcover, ISBN 978-0395075777.

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  1. Cowboy Caviar #71 · Reasonably similar, but will taste different
How to Cook Everything by Mark Bittman (2008)
hits in top 100: 1 · totalRecipes: 2000 · hit rate: 0.1%

Mark Bittman wrote this big weeknight cookbook of basic American home cooking. It has flexible recipes for meat, vegetables, grains and baking. This entry is the Completely Revised 10th Anniversary Edition (2008).

Reference: How to Cook Everything by Mark Bittman (2008). Publisher: Harvest, 2019 edition, hardcover, ISBN 978-1328545435.

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  1. Tortilla Wrap Hack #95 · Reasonably similar, but will taste different
How to Cook Everything Fast by Mark Bittman (2014)
hits in top 100: 1 · totalRecipes: 2000 · hit rate: 0.1%

Mark Bittman wrote this big book of fast weeknight recipes. Each recipe has variations, such as fried eggs with chimichurri or pesto.

Reference: How to Cook Everything Fast by Mark Bittman (2014). Publisher: Harvest, 2022 edition, hardcover, ISBN 978-0544790315.

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  1. Pesto Eggs #38 · Somewhat close
How to Cook Everything Vegetarian by Mark Bittman (2017)
hits in top 100: 1 · totalRecipes: 2000 · hit rate: 0.1%

Mark Bittman wrote this big meatless partner to How to Cook Everything. It gives basic methods and many variations. This entry is the Completely Revised Tenth Anniversary Edition (2017).

Reference: How to Cook Everything Vegetarian by Mark Bittman (2017). Publisher: Harvest, 2017 edition, hardcover, ISBN 978-1118455647.

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  1. Air Fryer Halloumi Fries #30 · Somewhat close
How to Cook Italian by Giuliano Hazan (2005)
hits in top 100: 1 · totalRecipes: 200 · hit rate: 0.5%

Giuliano Hazan, Marcella's son, wrote this full guide to Italian home cooking. It runs from starters to risotto.

Reference: How to Cook Italian by Giuliano Hazan (2005). Publisher: Scribner, 2005 edition, hardcover, ISBN 978-0743244367.

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  1. One-Pot Lemon Orzo #25 · Reasonably similar, but will taste different
Ices Galore by Helge Rubinstein and Sheila Bush (1977)
hits in top 100: 1 · totalRecipes: 150 · hit rate: 0.7%

This British book covers only homemade ice creams, sorbets and frozen desserts. André Deutsch published it in 1977.

Amazon affiliate link to cookbook: not available

Reference: Ices Galore by Helge Rubinstein and Sheila Bush (1977). Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton General Division.

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  1. Cottage Cheese Ice Cream #27 · Reasonably similar, but will taste different
If You Can't Stand the Heat, Get Out of the Kitchen by Junior Service League of Independence (1999)
hits in top 100: 1 · totalRecipes: 400 · hit rate: 0.2%

A Missouri group in Harry Truman's hometown wrote this community cookbook. It has a ground-beef lasagna soup.

Reference: If You Can't Stand the Heat, Get Out of the Kitchen by Junior Service League of Independence (1999). Publisher: Junior Service League of, 1999 edition, hardcover, ISBN 978-0961532826.

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  1. Lasagna Soup #13 · Somewhat close
Into the Vietnamese Kitchen by Andrea Nguyen (2006)
hits in top 100: 1 · totalRecipes: 175 · hit rate: 0.6%

Andrea Nguyen wrote this award-winning book of Vietnamese home cooking. It includes chicken pho.

Reference: Into the Vietnamese Kitchen by Andrea Nguyen (2006). Publisher: Ten Speed Press, 2006 edition, hardcover, ISBN 978-1580086653.

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  1. Pho Ga #74 · Somewhat close
Japanese Soul Cooking by Tadashi Ono and Harris Salat (2013)
hits in top 100: 1 · totalRecipes: 100 · hit rate: 1.0%

This book covers Japanese comfort food such as ramen, gyoza and donburi. It includes soy sauce eggs for ramen.

Reference: Japanese Soul Cooking by Tadashi Ono and Harris Salat (2013). Publisher: Ten Speed Press, 2013 edition, hardcover, ISBN 978-1607743521.

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  1. Ramen Egg #37 · Exact
Koreatown: A Cookbook by Deuki Hong and Matt Rodbard (2016)
hits in top 100: 1 · totalRecipes: 100 · hit rate: 1.0%

This book shares Korean-American restaurant and home cooking from Koreatowns across the US.

Reference: Koreatown: A Cookbook by Deuki Hong and Matt Rodbard (2016). Publisher: Clarkson Potter, 2016 edition, hardcover, ISBN 978-0804186131.

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  1. Kimchi Fried Rice #23 · Somewhat close
Land of Plenty: A Treasury of Authentic Sichuan Cooking by Fuchsia Dunlop (2001)
hits in top 100: 1 · totalRecipes: 150 · hit rate: 0.7%

Fuchsia Dunlop wrote this first book, on Sichuan cooking. It has the classic beef mapo tofu. The ASIN is the 2003 Norton US edition.

Reference: Land of Plenty: A Treasury of Authentic Sichuan Cooking by Fuchsia Dunlop (2001). Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company, 2003 edition, hardcover, ISBN 978-0393051773.

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  1. Mapo Tofu #44 · Somewhat close
Marcella Cucina by Marcella Hazan (1997)
hits in top 100: 1 · totalRecipes: 200 · hit rate: 0.5%

Marcella Hazan wrote this later collection of Italian recipes. It includes Victor's Capri-style caprese.

Reference: Marcella Cucina by Marcella Hazan (1997). Publisher: Humanity Press/prometheus Bk, 1999 edition, paperback, ISBN 978-0333725955.

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  1. Caprese Salad #77 · Exact
Mediterranean Cookery by Claudia Roden (1987)
hits in top 100: 1 · totalRecipes: 200 · hit rate: 0.5%

Claudia Roden wrote this book for her BBC series. It collects home dishes from all around the Mediterranean, including Tunisian chakchouka.

Reference: Mediterranean Cookery by Claudia Roden (1987). Publisher: Knopf, 1992 edition, paperback, ISBN 978-0679728351.

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  1. Shakshuka #33 · Exact
Mediterranean Grilling by Diane Kochilas (2007)
hits in top 100: 1 · totalRecipes: 100 · hit rate: 1.0%

Greek-American cook Diane Kochilas wrote this grilling book. It covers kebabs, souvlaki and small plates from around the Mediterranean.

Reference: Mediterranean Grilling by Diane Kochilas (2007). Publisher: William Morrow Cookbooks, 2007 edition, hardcover, ISBN 978-0060556396.

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  1. Greek Chicken Bowls #14 · Somewhat close
Mexico One Plate at a Time by Rick Bayless (2000)
hits in top 100: 1 · totalRecipes: 120 · hit rate: 0.8%

Rick Bayless wrote this book with JeanMarie Brownson and Deann Groen Bayless for his public TV series. It has more than 120 recipes for classic Mexican dishes. Each dish ends with cooks' questions and answers.

Reference: Mexico One Plate at a Time by Rick Bayless (2000). Publisher: Scribner, 2000 edition, hardcover, ISBN 978-0684841861.

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  1. Pozole Rojo #83 · Somewhat close
More Recipes from Hour Magazine by selected by Gary Collins (1988)
hits in top 100: 1 · totalRecipes: 250 · hit rate: 0.4%

This book collects recipes from the 1980s daytime TV show Hour Magazine. It includes angel hair pasta with tomatoes and feta.

Reference: More Recipes from Hour Magazine by selected by Gary Collins (1988). Publisher: G. P. Putnam's Sons, 1988 edition, hardcover, ISBN 978-0399133916.

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  1. Baked Feta Pasta #53 · Reasonably similar, but will taste different
More-with-Less: A World Community Cookbook by Doris Janzen Longacre, updated by Rachel Marie Stone (2016)
hits in top 100: 1 · totalRecipes: 500 · hit rate: 0.2%

This is the 40th-anniversary edition of the 1976 Mennonite money-saving cookbook. Its baked oatmeal appears in this edition.

Reference: More-with-Less: A World Community Cookbook by Doris Janzen Longacre, updated by Rachel Marie Stone (2016). Publisher: Herald Press, 2016 edition, paperback, ISBN 978-0836199642.

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  1. Baked Oats #17 · Reasonably similar, but will taste different
My Mexico by Diana Kennedy (1998)
hits in top 100: 1 · totalRecipes: 180 · hit rate: 0.6%

The author recorded regional Mexican cooking in markets and home kitchens. The book covers moles, salsas, masa and cooking styles state by state.

Reference: My Mexico by Diana Kennedy (1998). Publisher: University of Texas Press, 2020 edition, hardcover, ISBN 978-1477322987.

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  1. Birria Tacos #10 · Somewhat close
Nigella Bites by Nigella Lawson (2001)
hits in top 100: 1 · totalRecipes: 150 · hit rate: 0.7%

Nigella Lawson wrote this comfort-food book for her TV show. It includes the Elvis peanut-butter-and-banana sandwich.

Reference: Nigella Bites by Nigella Lawson (2001). Publisher: Hyperion, 2002 edition, hardcover, ISBN 978-0786868698.

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  1. Peanut Butter Banana Toast #72 · Somewhat close
Polish Cookery by Marja Ochorowicz-Monatowa, translated by Jean Karsavina (1958)
hits in top 100: 1 · totalRecipes: 900 · hit rate: 0.1%

This is the English version of Poland's classic Uniwersalna Książka Kucharska (1910). It covers soups, pierogi and home cooking.

Reference: Polish Cookery by Marja Ochorowicz-Monatowa, translated by Jean Karsavina (1958). Publisher: Clarkson Potter, 1986 edition, hardcover, ISBN 978-0517505267.

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  1. Pickle Soup #57 · Somewhat close
Rick Stein's India by Rick Stein (2013)
hits in top 100: 1 · totalRecipes: 120 · hit rate: 0.8%

Rick Stein wrote this book for his BBC series. It covers regional Indian curries and dals.

Reference: Rick Stein's India by Rick Stein (2013). Publisher: BBC Physical Audio, 2014 edition, hardcover, ISBN 978-1849905787.

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  1. Dal Tadka #89 · Somewhat close
Sam Choy's Polynesian Kitchen by Sam Choy (2002)
hits in top 100: 1 · totalRecipes: 150 · hit rate: 0.7%

Hawaiian chef Sam Choy tours island cooking across Polynesia in this book. It includes classic Hawaiian poke.

Reference: Sam Choy's Polynesian Kitchen by Sam Choy (2002). Publisher: Hyperion, 2002 edition, hardcover, ISBN 978-0786864751.

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  1. Poke Bowl #29 · Somewhat close
Sauces & Shapes: Pasta the Italian Way by Oretta Zanini De Vita and Maureen B. Fant (2013)
hits in top 100: 1 · totalRecipes: 200 · hit rate: 0.5%

A Roman pasta historian wrote this guide. It shows which pasta shapes go with each traditional Italian sauce.

Reference: Sauces & Shapes: Pasta the Italian Way by Oretta Zanini De Vita and Maureen B. Fant (2013). Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company, 2013 edition, hardcover, ISBN 978-0393082432.

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  1. Cacio e Pepe #47 · Somewhat close
Simple Food by Jill Dupleix (2002)
hits in top 100: 1 · totalRecipes: 120 · hit rate: 0.8%

Australian food writer Jill Dupleix wrote this short, everyday home cookbook. Her 'crash hot potatoes' come from it.

Reference: Simple Food by Jill Dupleix (2002). Publisher: Quadrille Publishing, 2002 edition, hardcover, ISBN 978-1903845387.

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  1. Smashed Potatoes #11 · Exact
Six Seasons: A New Way with Vegetables by Joshua McFadden with Martha Holmberg (2017)
hits in top 100: 1 · totalRecipes: 225 · hit rate: 0.4%

This vegetable cookbook follows six growing seasons. Its herbed butter with warm bread inspired butter boards.

Reference: Six Seasons: A New Way with Vegetables by Joshua McFadden with Martha Holmberg (2017). Publisher: Artisan, 2017 edition, hardcover, ISBN 978-1579656317.

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  1. Butter Board #97 · Somewhat close
Sydney Food by Bill Granger (2000)
hits in top 100: 1 · totalRecipes: 100 · hit rate: 1.0%

Bill Granger wrote this first cookbook from his Sydney café, bills. People know it for its breakfasts, including avocado toast.

Reference: Sydney Food by Bill Granger (2000). Publisher: Murdoch Books, 2009 edition, hardcover, ISBN 978-1741965544.

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  1. Avocado Toast #34 · Somewhat close
Tacos, Quesadillas and Burritos by Laura Washburn (2012)
hits in top 100: 1 · totalRecipes: 60 · hit rate: 1.7%

Ryland Peters & Small published this small book of Tex-Mex and Mexican tortilla dishes. It includes a ham and egg breakfast quesadilla.

Reference: Tacos, Quesadillas and Burritos by Laura Washburn (2012). Publisher: Ryland Peters & Small, 2012 edition, hardcover, ISBN 978-1849752152.

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  1. Breakfast Quesadilla #41 · Somewhat close
Taste of Home's 2001 Quick Cooking Annual Recipes by Taste of Home, Reiman Publications (2000)
hits in top 100: 1 · totalRecipes: 600 · hit rate: 0.2%

Taste of Home collects readers' quick recipes in this yearly book. It includes the chocolate chip cheese ball.

Reference: Taste of Home's 2001 Quick Cooking Annual Recipes by Taste of Home, Reiman Publications (2000). Publisher: Reiman Publications, 2001 edition, hardcover, ISBN 978-0898213010.

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  1. Cookie Dough Dip #78 · Somewhat close
Thai Food by David Thompson (2002)
hits in top 100: 1 · totalRecipes: 350 · hit rate: 0.3%

This book covers Thai regional food in depth. It explains curry pastes, salads, soups and both royal and street cooking.

Reference: Thai Food by David Thompson (2002). Publisher: Ten Speed Press, 2002 edition, hardcover, ISBN 978-1580084628.

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  1. Pad Thai #75 · Somewhat close
The Cuisines of Mexico by Diana Kennedy (1972)
hits in top 100: 1 · totalRecipes: 250 · hit rate: 0.4%

Diana Kennedy wrote this landmark first book on regional Mexican cooking. It has the classic carnitas.

Reference: The Cuisines of Mexico by Diana Kennedy (1972). Publisher: William Morrow Cookbooks, 1989 edition, paperback, ISBN 978-0060915612.

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  1. Carnitas #70 · Somewhat close
The Curry Guy Veggie by Dan Toombs (2019)
hits in top 100: 1 · totalRecipes: 100 · hit rate: 1.0%

Dan Toombs wrote this book of vegetarian British-Indian restaurant dishes. It includes naan pizzas.

Reference: The Curry Guy Veggie by Dan Toombs (2019). Publisher: Quadrille, 2019 edition, hardcover, ISBN 978-1787132580.

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  1. Garlic Naan Pizza #55 · Reasonably similar, but will taste different
The Einkorn Cookbook by Shanna and Tim Mallon (2015)
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This baking book centers on einkorn, an ancient wheat. It includes sourdough recipes.

Reference: The Einkorn Cookbook by Shanna and Tim Mallon (2015). Publisher: Fair Winds Press, 2014 edition, paperback, ISBN 978-1592336425.

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  1. Sourdough Discard Crackers #68 · Somewhat close
The Japanese Grill by Tadashi Ono and Harris Salat (2011)
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This Japanese grilling book starts with classic yakitori and tare, a sweet soy glaze.

Reference: The Japanese Grill by Tadashi Ono and Harris Salat (2011). Publisher: Ten Speed Press, 2011 edition, paperback, ISBN 978-1580087377.

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  1. Yakitori #87 · Somewhat close
The Pioneer Woman Cooks by Ree Drummond (2009)
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Ree Drummond wrote this first ranch-kitchen cookbook from her blog. It has her Perfect Pot Roast.

Reference: The Pioneer Woman Cooks by Ree Drummond (2009). Publisher: William Morrow Cookbooks, 2009 edition, hardcover, ISBN 978-0061658198.

Dishes on this board

  1. Pot Roast #63 · Exact
The Silver Spoon by Phaidon Press (2005)
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This is the first English edition of Italy's best-selling home cookbook. The Italian original is Il Cucchiaio d'Argento (1950).

Reference: The Silver Spoon by Phaidon Press (2005). Publisher: Phaidon Press, 2005 edition, hardcover, ISBN 978-0714845319.

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  1. Gnocchi alla Vodka #31 · Somewhat close
The Taste of Country Cooking by Edna Lewis (1976)
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This book shares seasonal Southern cooking from Freetown, Virginia. It features farm vegetables, cured meats and slow Sunday cooking.

Reference: The Taste of Country Cooking by Edna Lewis (1976). Publisher: Knopf, 2006 edition, hardcover, ISBN 978-0307265609.

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  1. Hot Honey Chicken #1 · Reasonably similar, but will taste different
The Wok: Recipes and Techniques by J. Kenji López-Alt (2022)
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Kenji López-Alt wrote this big wok book of stir-fries and Chinese-American classics.

Reference: The Wok: Recipes and Techniques by J. Kenji López-Alt (2022). Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company, 2022 edition, hardcover, ISBN 978-0393541212.

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  1. Beef and Broccoli #62 · Somewhat close
Toll House Tried and True Recipes by Ruth Graves Wakefield (1938)
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Ruth Wakefield wrote this Toll House Inn cookbook. It first printed the chocolate chip cookie.

Reference: Toll House Tried and True Recipes by Ruth Graves Wakefield (1938). Publisher: Dover Publications, 1977 edition, paperback, ISBN 978-0486235608.

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  1. Chocolate Chip Cookies #65 · Exact
Vatch's Thai Street Food by Vatcharin Bhumichitr (2002)
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Thai restaurant owner Vatcharin Bhumichitr collected Bangkok street-stall dishes and sweets in this book.

Reference: Vatch's Thai Street Food by Vatcharin Bhumichitr (2002). Publisher: Laurel Glen, 2002 edition, paperback, ISBN 978-1571458261.

Dishes on this board

  1. Mango Sticky Rice #56 · Exact