wich one would that be?

I love my cookbooks, and went through a few again today. I think that I have one favorite,

"Off the shelf" by Donna Hay.

What's your all time favorite cookbook?

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I love the cooks illistratued ones. They test out every possible way to make the recipe including what cuts of meats are the best, what temp to cook at...etc. and come up with the best possible recipe! love it!

but I also love my old stand by fannie farmer cook book.

Either this...

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or this...

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Why? Because cooking without a cookbook is easy. Baking and making ice cream, on the other hand, are nearly impossible because so much of it is chemistry. You need cookbooks for those.

Shorty said:

I love the cooks illistratued ones. They test out every possible way to make the recipe including what cuts of meats are the best, what temp to cook at...etc. and come up with the best possible recipe! love it!

but I also love my old stand by fannie farmer cook book.

I didn't know that one. I looked at the site and love it.

I really want a slowcooker now too. With the cookbook offcourse.

I actually prefer the church or small town cookbooks that the community puts together. And I also like magazines like Taste of Home's Simple and Delicious. I have so many issues that I have to literally tell myself "no" whenever I pass the latest issue. The check out people probably think I'm nuts.

Genesia said:

Either this...

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or this...

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Why? Because cooking without a cookbook is easy. Baking and making ice cream, on the other hand, are nearly impossible because so much of it is chemistry. You need cookbooks for those.

You'r right. However, I still love inspiration for recipes.

I bought an icecream machine, however, haven't used it yet. I'll check out your cookbook for recipes to start with.

JuliePurplehead said:

I actually prefer the church or small town cookbooks that the community puts together. And I also like magazines like Taste of Home's Simple and Delicious. I have so many issues that I have to literally tell myself "no" whenever I pass the latest issue. The check out people probably think I'm nuts.

I'll never read those. Very limited edition isn't it?

There are sites to assemble your own cookbook and print it. Maybe an idea for enlarging the salesnumbers?

dJJ said:

Genesia said:

Either this...

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or this...

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Why? Because cooking without a cookbook is easy. Baking and making ice cream, on the other hand, are nearly impossible because so much of it is chemistry. You need cookbooks for those.

You'r right. However, I still love inspiration for recipes.

I bought an icecream machine, however, haven't used it yet. I'll check out your cookbook for recipes to start with.

It's out of print (which is another reason I would keep it, no matter what).

And frankly, most of the recipes are not "starter" recipes. They're absolutely superb, but since most are custards (ie, they contain eggs), they take the better part of two days to make.

In other words, it isn't a, "Gee, I have a craving for ice cream - think I'll whip some up real quick" kind of book.

dJJ said:

Shorty said:

I love the cooks illistratued ones. They test out every possible way to make the recipe including what cuts of meats are the best, what temp to cook at...etc. and come up with the best possible recipe! love it!

but I also love my old stand by fannie farmer cook book.

I didn't know that one. I looked at the site and love it.

I really want a slowcooker now too. With the cookbook offcourse.

I misspelled illustrated but you got it anyway

yeah! ever watched america's test kitchen on PBS? it's those guys! LOVE them! I didn't know they had books out either but my uncle works at a printing house and gives my mom and I all kinds of cook books...well, I got their "cover and bake" and soup stews and chilli books one time and just the last time I got the grilling and barbeque one! they are just so fantastic cause they do all the trial and error for you!

Shorty said:

dJJ said:

I didn't know that one. I looked at the site and love it.

I really want a slowcooker now too. With the cookbook offcourse.

I misspelled illustrated but you got it anyway

yeah! ever watched america's test kitchen on PBS? it's those guys! LOVE them! I didn't know they had books out either but my uncle works at a printing house and gives my mom and I all kinds of cook books...well, I got their "cover and bake" and soup stews and chilli books one time and just the last time I got the grilling and barbeque one! they are just so fantastic cause they do all the trial and error for you!

That's amazing! I want a sugar uncle like that

dJJ said:

Shorty said:

I misspelled illustrated but you got it anyway

yeah! ever watched america's test kitchen on PBS? it's those guys! LOVE them! I didn't know they had books out either but my uncle works at a printing house and gives my mom and I all kinds of cook books...well, I got their "cover and bake" and soup stews and chilli books one time and just the last time I got the grilling and barbeque one! they are just so fantastic cause they do all the trial and error for you!

That's amazing! I want a sugar uncle like that

LOL! I am pretty lucky! though we get some dumb ones too.

the one you posted: off the shelf sounds pretty cool cause lord knows I gotta clean that thing out.

i got married so that i could ignore this question.

whistle said:

i got married so that i could ignore this question.

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I actually have this cookbook

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BobGeorge909 said:

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I actually have this cookbook

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I never knew it existed.....would you share an important life lesson and recipe with us???

Shorty said:

I love the cooks illistratued ones. They test out every possible way to make the recipe including what cuts of meats are the best, what temp to cook at...etc. and come up with the best possible recipe! love it!

but I also love my old stand by fannie farmer cook book.

First one that popped into my mind, since it covers such a range, I figure I could it I had to wing it from there.

these are not my favorite recipes, but it is the most complete book that I have. It's the one I go back to over and over again. Often I alter the recipes, but it is a good jumping off point.

Along with cooking shows, this book is how I learned to cook.

dJJ said:

BobGeorge909 said:

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I actually have this cookbook

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I never knew it existed.....would you share an important life lesson and recipe with us???

smetimes a simple gift...

..is just that..a simpe gift u never use.

except for!!!!! :

Spicy Shrimp Dip

1/2 pound of shrimp

3 oz's of cream cheese

8 oz's sour crream

1 envelope of italian dressig mix

2 tbs finely chopped green pepper(Jalapeno)

2 tsp lemon juice

boil some water. Add shrimp. Cook 3-5 mins or untill pink. Dran, rinse w/ cold water, chill, peel and devein. Chop shrimp.

Beat cream cheese at med. speed untill creamy. Stir in sour cream, shrimp, dressing mix, green peppers(jalapenos) and lemon juice. I usually thro in some Tobaso and Tony Chacheries(sp?). Chill at least an hour. Over night is better...MUCH better. Serve w/ crackers(NO not those kind of crackers...the kind u eat silly!) and cheese and/or dipping veggies(cellery carrots radishes...pickled variety workes as well.)

as well as several other recipies

so I lied when I said I never use it.

there's another one for a nut coated creamcheese ball that i like!!!!

also has the typical bbq shrimp(which ISN'T what U might be thinking) and bbq/grill shrimp, frid shrimp, cocktail sauce, shrimp creole, shrimp & Chicken gumbo...wait...my bottom lip is getting bigger...lemme shut up.

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EllasFella said:

Wow, a cookery thread- I'm loving it! My mum got me thee best book a cook could want. Massive hard back copy of Reader's Digest Complete Guide To Cookery. It has a recipe for almost anything & almost every cooking technique u could ask for. I'm always dipping into that book. My cook book collection is mounting... U can never have enough cook books in ur house!

Noted.

I don't have that many cookbooks, and indeed, there is no such thing as enough cookbooks, kitchentools, utilities or a kitchen that is big enough. Just doesn't exist in my book.

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Did Jeffrey Dahmer ever write a cook book????

...People still use cookbooks?!!

paniuroczy said:

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oh my...

NDRU said:

these are not my favorite recipes, but it is the most complete book that I have. It's the one I go back to over and over again. Often I alter the recipes, but it is a good jumping off point.

Along with cooking shows, this book is how I learned to cook.

added it to my list.

paniuroczy said:

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http://www.twinkiesproject.com/

Allways good to learn from the diverse cultures here on the org.

i like this one.

XxAxX said:

i like this one.

There are a lot of 'old style' cookbooks that are favorites here.

I'll check that one out too. Lord knows I do want to be good at housekeeping. However, besides the cooking part, it's not my natural talent.