I have two cookbooks that I think should be a part of any kitchen and while there are certainly more out there, these two have never failed me yet. My go-to cookbook for just about anything is Mark Bittman’s How to Cook Everything. I wouldn’t say that Bittman offers tons of creativity, but the sheer volume of information is impressive and it is an outstanding reference.
There are all sorts of tips on kitchen tools, basic techniques and a recipe for…well, everything. It is a must have for your kitchen. I also love to grill food and so I think that the Weber Big Book of Grilling is required reading for any serious grill master.
I have made a bunch of different things in the book – from barbeque sauces and dry rubs to fish tacos. Everything has been great. For something a little different than your average cookbook, try Molly Wizenberg’s A Homemade Life.
Wizenberg intertwines stories about her life with recipes so this is almost as much a biography as a pure cookbook, but her writing style (which is similar to what she does on her Orangette blog) always makes me want to cook more.
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