Cookbooks Books

I am not an accomplished cook but love Italian food. This book made me look good when cooking for friends and family. The food tastes soo good and it's extremely EASY! You have to try the Eggplant / Ham rolls.

This is the only book on Italian cooking you will ever need because this book has it all. Ruffino is not only a master cook, she is also a master teacher and this book proves it. The recipes are the best I've ever tasted and my personal favorite has to be the Spinach and Ricotta Crepes with Red Sweet Pepper Fondue--delicioso! This is more than a cookbook--it is an experience you'll want to savor again and again and share with your family and friends.

This September I went to Tuscany for a visit of the wine country...among our tour of the country side, we were fortunate to tour Giovanna's vineyard, take a cooking lesson from her and eat lunch for which she prepared. Everything she served was not only delicious but extremely EASY preparation. Few ingredients. Nothing too difficult. Look for her wine as well. Awesome. She is probably one of the most energetic people I have ever met. Unpresumptious and Beautiful. This will be the only Italian book I ever use.

I've had this book for a few years and just love it. The Eggplant Rolls with Ham are fabulous and so is the Macaroni with Smoked Mozzarella Sauce, and so is the mushroom and potato soup, but last night I made the Risotto with smoked ham and fennel and everyone LOVED it! Also, I made the peach cream with mascarpone and amaretti and it is so wonderful I had to whip up a second batch today! BUY THIS BOOK!

For all the people ho love the Italian kitchen, its flavours and its simplicity this is a real must. The best gift you could make to your family and the people you love

This is the first, the original, the most seminal, and the best Chinese cookbook ever written. Period, end of story. Irene Kuo is hailed, but in fact her cookbook, in my opinion, is inferior to this one; useful, but secondary. The only missing key and central recipe is Salt Roast Chicken, the best recipe for which is to be found in the Classic Chinese Cookbook by Mai Leung.

Though we own twenty other Chinese cookbooks, we still think this is one of the best.

I have the '72 edition as well, bought new then, and turned to it again just last night. I agree with mbrown's description of the recipes by category and don't wish to be redundent. What charmed me and Chinese shopkeepers was being able to point to the Chinese characters of various ingredients in the glossary. They were then able to quickly find just what I needed. The recipes are organized, easy to follow, and consistently tasty. I love Chinese cuisine and would be lost without it.

I have the old version of this text, which was published in 72. I was browsing through cook books at the store and noticed that I had seen all the recipes before and then I realized it was the same book, only a newer cover. This has been my bible of chinese cooking. The book is very thorough and easy to understand. It has all the well known chinese recipes and a description of cooking techniques, such as the proper ways to carve and present meat. All recipes are categorized by their main ingredient (pork, chicken, beef, seafood, ect. . ) with a chapter on deserts. My only qualm with this book is it doesn't provide the chinese name for many recipes. This might be because they have been generalize for a western audience and the chinese names no longer apply, but I'd like to think that they are authentic originals from traditional dishes. If you only own one chinese cooking book, this is the one to have. Maybe that is why the title is "THE Chinese Cook Book".

This is an outstanding book. It far outstrips every other Chinese cookbook, including some very good ones by Irene Kuo, Ellen Schrecker, and others. I've been cooking out of it for 20 years. Every recipe I've tried (and I've tried most of them) turns out extraordinary food. Don't bother with the other books. Get this one, if you can find it! The publisher who let this go out of print should be strung up by his thumbs. The world deserves better! A billion stars!

I frequent New Haven for business at Yale, and Claire's is my favorite eatery. Even my non-veggie friends love it. The cookbook has a wide variety of dishes, the Angel Hair Pasta Salad being a family favorite. The Lithuanian Coffee Cake is also good, but doesn't measure up to the original at Claire's. If you are vegetarian or love good food, you'll love this cookbook.

This vegetarian cookbook is one of the best I've read and used yet. I've made several recipes and they are easy, fast, and delicious. Another thing I liked about this cookbook is that most of the ingredients you will have on hand or they are easily accessible at any grocery store. I recommend this book to anyone.

Visiting Claire's Corner Copia for lunch was always a treat when I was growing up in New Haven, so I was very excited when my mother gave me Claire's cookbook for Christmas 2 years ago. It did not disappoint. The recipes are delicious and easy to follow and many have an Italian flavor. I think the best recommendation I can give is that my meat-loving husband enjoys the meals I have prepared from this cookbook- his favorite is the Eggplant "Meatballs"- try them!

When I lived in New Haven, my favorite lunchtime place was Claire's Corner Copia. My favorite lunch was soup, a mini loaf of bread and carrot cake with butter cream frosting. The frosting was so popular, it was kept in a bucket, and the staff would scoop out a giant portion and slather it on the cake. I'm so glad I can make it from this cookbook now that I'm on the west coast and can't make my weekly trek to Claire's. And the soup! I never had a bad one--they were all great, and they're here, too. Get this book and also Claire's Italian Feast. If you can't get to the restaurant, these recipes are the next best thing.

I had been wanting to visit Cliare's for weveral years. Last summer, I finally ate there, and enjoyed every bite, especially the trifle dessert. Also on the trip, I purchased this cookbook, and absolutely love it. I'm critical of many books, but find this to be very well-written. Each chapter is preceded by personal information, recipes are easy to follow, ingredients easy to find, and the finished product is very delicious. A cookbook that I will use over and over again, unlike many others which are not as easy to work with. The cover is very colorful and enticing. I'm ordering one for a friend, and hoping for a return-visit to Claire's. I'm from New York City, and have lived in four states, and Claire's is one of the best retaurants in the U.S. ----Maure, in Illinois

Mousa Amiri's Classic Afghan Cookbook is an outstanding cookbook. It is easy to read and the receipes are easy to follow. This book is recommended both for the beginner and expert chef. The photographs are exceptionally clear and almost three demensional.

Brack Davis, M.D.

This is a wonderful cookbook on Afghan cooking! I've already made a receipe that my husband loved!

I had been looking for a traditional Afghan Cookbook like this for years. Although, I own many different Afghan cookbooks this one is by far the best. The cooking process is explained in detail but it is also easy to follow. The recipes are magnificent too, I highly recommend this book to anyone and everyone who likes to eat delicious foods.

Along with my wife we tried many Afghan books but we found this book to be easy to follow with extensive recipes from soup to desert. What I liked in particular about this book is the author uses different region's recipes which make this book quite extensive. If you would like to surprise yourself or guests with good food that are not well known around the world, this book is for you.

I absolutely love this cookbook!

I was introduced to the Amiris' cooking in their Sacramento area restaurant, Bamiyan. When I saw that they had their own cookbook, I was hesitant to buy it, thinking that the results of the recipes in a book would pale in comparison with the restaurant's extraordinary fare. I was wrong! The secrets found on the pages of this book rendered results similar to those of a professional chef.

One of the most extraordinary things about this book is its simplicity. The ingredients, the cooking techniques, and the instructions are extremely straight-forward. The ingredients are easy to find and are available year-round. Most dishes rely heavily on fresh vegetables, chicken, fish, beef, or lamb, basmati rice, and simple spicing-- make sure you have Corriander and Cardamom on hand!

In one evening, over the span of about two and a half hours, I managed to prepare a rice dish, four vegetable accompaniments and Fernee, my favorite dessert, comprised of milk, corn starch, sugar, cardamom and pistacio. Simple and delicious!

To unlock your inner Afghan Chef, purchase this book! You won't be disappointed.

What a lifesaver to be able to pick up a book for my son going off to college that was exactly right for his needs. He had no idea about cooking terms, shelf life for foods, how to shop, clean up or what equipment to use. I especially liked the idea that there was a list of how to fix mistakes, which we are sure will happen! Hopefully he will read about how to avoid wasting leftovers. This book is perfect, geared for anyone with no previous cooking experience, and is great for anyone on a tight budget or those cooking for one. He liked the minute meals, since he has no patience to wait for food to cook, and would naturally go for frozen or junk food. With this book there is hope he will eat something healthy.

I love this book! I'm in college, and although I consider myself to be an experienced cook, this book rocks! Peltosaari has included tips for food storage, using leftovers, shelf life, and cooking terms in addition to the many easy recipes. All of the recipes are economical, nutritious, and delicious. If you don't even know how to make scrambled eggs, or if you're on a tight budget (like me!) then this is the book for you!

Great tips and ideas for quick, variated and savory everyday diner fixing and lunch box. It is my cooking reference.

I love this cookbook. I received it for Christmas and it's great. I've been cooking ever since! I love all of the recipes; it turns bitter vegetables into tasty treats and makes sweets not all that bad. I advise every student planning on going to college to buy this book. It's sucha good book! I just got done making the French Toast, I had no idea French toast contained egg!

This is a fantastic book; I've had it for many years and I use it all the time. The author makes simple recipes out of totally ordinary ingredients. She finds new twists for common ingredients, that bring out all the flavor and make it exciting to try things out. The recipes are so approacheable, because they're so easy. You'll keep using it, because the food is so tasty.

I own this book, and my friend keeps trying to steal it away!

I was desperately trying to get her a copy for herself, but to no avail...

Bring it back!!

please- a friend has it and I am tired of borrowing

We purchased this cookbook several years ago and liked it so much we purchased 5 or 6 more for friends! Ingredients are easy to find and recipes are quick, simple, and DELICIOUS!

I have a friend who would like a copy, and I have been searching for her, but now find the book is out of print...

PLEASE reprint. This is a GREAT cookbook!

I saw a friends and what a great cookbook. It has fantastic recipes and are easy to follow. Even a beginner could not go wrong with the recipes The author Jillian Stewart did a great job. Unfortunatly I tried to purchase it and the publisher is out of stock. I would love for them to make it available again. I would like a copy for myself and to purchase as gifts.

This is an excellent cookbook with detailed instructions and beautiful full color pictures for every recipe. Highly recommended for any cook from the novice to the advanced!

We cook out of this cook book allot and each page is scented with the spices from YEARs of serious use. I have a great cook book collection and this is the BEST book of the lot. The recipes are detailed and specific. This book is worth whatever you have to pay for it. Enjoy and cook.

I purchased this book in the early 90's, being an englishman with a taste for Indian food and a flair for cooking. This has travelled with me ever since. I have used this book as a source for all of my indian meals and the recipes (and I have prepared man of them) are the most authentic dishes you will create. I cooked for an Indian friend a couple of years ago and after I had served him some of my onion bhajis, he paid me the compliment of telling me that they tasted exactly as his mom had prepared back in calcutta. The recipes can be daunting, with endless lists of ingredients - but find yourself a good asion food store and go to task - it's worth it!!!

This book is excellent, I cannot recommend it highly enough
The recipes are clear and easy to follow.
Every recipe ALWAYS turns out very well
Very Highly recommended

This is the best cook book I have come across. Everything is just right, except I cannot get a copy of it. Most libraries have it.

I have tried many of the recipes in this book and I've never been disappointed. Some of the recipes look overwhelming because of many ingredients but the author has kept the instructions simple and to the point. This book is perfect for newcomers to Asian cooking but it is also good for those that are more experienced. My only complaint is that the index could be expanded to make it easier to look things up.

A very useful book for both the beginners and advanced cooks. The beautiful photographs give you and idea on how the final dishes should look like,best of all, the book is fairly priced. One of the very best books in my collection.

I was so pleased when I received this cookbook. For the price it's just a great book. I have a cookbook collection and this is one of my all-time favorites. It is full of delicious , easy recepies and the photos are just beautiful. I would highly reccomend this to anyone looking for a pasta book. You wont be dissapointed.

For those who adore pasta, this book is a bonus. For those new to the pleasure, this book will hasten the love affair. Straight forward text presentation, plus informative images, insure a number of memorable dining experiences.

I was so pleased when I received this cookbook. For the price it's just a great book. I have a cookbook collection and this is one of my all-time favorites. It is full of delicious , easy recepies and the photos are just beautiful. I would highly reccomend this to anyone looking for a pasta book. You wont be dissapointed.

I tend to associate Williams-Sonoma with snobbery, and was tentative about this book. However, the recipes are darn good and easy, nothing fru-fru. Making homemade is truly a snap, and now our family loves to make and eat it all the time. This book shows how to make all pasta shapes as well as pasta sauces, with every day ingredients.

Highly recommend to anyone who loves pasta!

I bought this as a Christmas gift for my brother. I checked the dust jacket, casing and book itself and they were all in perfect condition.
Thank you.

Members of the Sons of Confederate Veterans, a patriotic and hereditary organization, have submitted a variety of scrumptious handed down Southern family recipes compiled and edited by Lynda Moreau. A guaranteed taste of the Old South. Be sure to try the Tea Cakes.
The members have also included interesting anecdotes of their Confederate ancestors including photographs and illustrations as well as information about the Sons of Confederate Veterans.

The Confederate Cookbook is the star of my cookbook collection. The recipes, family favorites of Sons of Confederate Veterans and their ancestors, are the best. Photos of those ancestors and chronicles of their service to the south make this a must have book, not only for cooks, but for anyone interested in preserving Southern heritage. I gave one as a gift and treasure my own copy.

In The Confederate Cookbook: Family Favorites From The Sons Of Confederate Veterans, Lynda Moreau has gathered up 340 diverse and delicious recipes from contemporary Confederate kitchens that range throughout every region of country but evoke the flavor of the Old South as past down to the descendants of the Confederacy through the more than 27,000 member "The Sons of Confederate Veterans", an hereditary organization. From Lynchburg Layered Salad, Southern Meat Loaf, and Skillet Chicken and Gravy, to Great Granny's Confederate Sweet Potato Souffle, Copper Carrot Pennies, and Fried Apple Pies, The Confederate Cookbook is a grand compendium of highly recommended dishes which are further enhanced for the family cook with historic anecdotes and images of identified Confederate soldiers.

I just got my copy and have not had time to try any of the recipes, but the text listed on each contributor is worth the price, along with the pictures of the veterans. The Sons of the Confederate Veterans and the publisher are to be commended for this work. It is time we all took a look back and honored our ancestors who fought for a cause they dearly believed in. To honor them and to preserve our heritage and history as it really happened. In the light of the attacks on their memory and the effort to destroy and/or change history as it really happened, this book should be in the library of every buff of the War of the Rebellion. I can't wait to dig into Great Granny's Confederate Sweet Potato Souffle.

Don Collins' Cookbook Of The Year is a meal-planning compilation of 52 weeks worth of outstanding recipes reflecting the culinary needs for the health-conscious cook. Enhanced with weekly shopping lists and time-saving tips, each creative and complete meal is based on easy-to-follow, "kitchen friendly" recipes. Each individual dish is accompanied by a preparation time estimate and serving numbers. From Orange Roughy with Mustard Glaze; Smoked Salmon Pasta; and Lemon Chicken with Rice; to Omelet with Italian Turkey Sausage and Spinach; Hot Fajita Salad; and Pasta Prima Vera, Cookbook Of The Year offers a full year's worth of culinary delights and terrific dining!

It's a great cook book. I'm a beginner and everything I've made so far is wonderful. The recipes are 'me'-proof. Even my boyfriend is amazed. buy it.

I am the mother of twin infant boys and this book has made this part of my life so much easier. I do not have to sit down and plan our meals and prepare a grocery list anymore! It is such a timesaver and the recipes are delicious and easy to prepare. My husband loves the food, and I love not having to dig around in the pantry at 5 o'clock anymore in a frantic search for dinner ideas.

I ran across this book at my mother-in-law's house while on vacation. The best part about the book is that it removes the day-to-day drab of cooking for a busy household. No extra fancy recipes or ingredients that require special ordering or a high-price spice or specialty store. A good cost-cutting, fat-cutting general all-around cook book. Highly recommended.

When I first bought this book (a friend suggested it) I stuckit up on the shelf with the other cookbooks. But when I was invited toa dinner party by the same friend and he proceeded to serve the most incredible, healthy food (and this was a TV dinner kind of guy) I had to ask where he was taking cooking lessons. He told me that every dish he had prepared that evening was right out of 'The Cookbook of the Year' and the best part is that it only took him about 45 minutes to prepare and cook! I opened that book the minute I got home and I found complete shopping lists and daily menus. I went out and bought a weeks worth of groceries and began thrilling my roomate and family with these great meals! I can't say enought about this book. Buy it! You will use it. The food tastes great and it's healthy and easy! People actually think I 'cook' now. Wow!