Best cookbooks of all time

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Pierre Gagnaire: Reinventing French Cuisine
1.  Pierre Gagnaire: Reinventing French Cuisine by Jean-Francois Abert
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  "Classic french cookbook. One of best chefs in the world shares his passion for food in his travels towards perfection in cuisine."
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Black Pudding & Foie Gras
2.  Black Pudding & Foie Gras by Andrew Pern
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  "Amazing part-autobiographical cookbook with brilliant story and gorgeous recipes. Really unique book, big classic of the future."
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White Heat
3.  White Heat by Marco Pierre White
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  "First published in 1990, changed the future of cookbooks. Story & recipes timeless and still inspirational."
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Peggy Porschen's Pretty Party Cakes: Sweet and Stylish Cookies and Cakes for All Occasions
4.  Peggy Porschen's Pretty Party Cakes: Sweet and Stylish Cookies and Cakes for All Occasions by Peggy Porschen
The list author says:
  "Stimulated our creative instincts to make a 7-tier cup-cake 'Wedding Cake' for son's wedding. Cake achieved rave reviews thanks to book."
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Jamie at Home: Cook Your Way to the Good Life
5.  Jamie at Home: Cook Your Way to the Good Life by Jamie Oliver
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  "Inspiration to all who have an allottment, kitchen garden or big planter and love food. Great tips on growing & loads of recipes."
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A Year in my Kitchen
6.  A Year in my Kitchen by Skye Gyngell
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  "Brilliant philosophy on food and cooking - uses fresh seasonal food with inspirational results."
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The River Cottage Meat Book
7.  The River Cottage Meat Book by Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall
The list author says:
  "Enormous book that teaches us everything about meat cookery & care of animals. Joy to read,loads of recipes."
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Rick Stein's Seafood
8.  Rick Stein's Seafood by Rick Stein
The list author says:
  "Total guide for all who love fish cookery. From basic to complex recipes, all is simply explained."
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In Search of Perfection
9.  In Search of Perfection by Heston Blumenthal
The list author says:
  "Heston re-invents some of UKs most popular meals in his own amazing way. Entertaining & very informative."
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The Complete Keller: WITH "French Laundry Cookbook" AND "Bouchon": The French Laundry Cookbook / Bouchon
10.  The Complete Keller: WITH "French Laundry Cookbook" AND "Bouchon": The French Laundry Cookbook / Bouchon by Thomas Keller
The list author says:
  "2 classic books - French Laundry to challenge good cooks and Bouchon, which echoes simplicity of French cuisine, and is easier to follow for novices."
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Alinea
11.  Alinea by Grant Achatz
The list author says:
  "Stunning book -if you are courageous will 'up' your own skills by many notches, Will inspire all, including those who are just beginning."
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Coast to Coast: Food from the Lands & Sea Inspired by Travels Across the World
12.  Coast to Coast: Food from the Lands & Sea Inspired by Travels Across the World by Rick Stein
The list author says:
  "Loads of deserved awards. Rick's travels have influenced his food in his own relaxed friendly style."
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Passione: The Italian Cookbook
13.  Passione: The Italian Cookbook by Gennaro Contaldo
The list author says:
  "Gennaro's devotion to Italian cuisine overflows as he shares his life and expertise with us. Fabulous recipes."
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Ripailles
14.  Ripailles by Stéphane Reynaud
The list author says:
  "Great French book - huge with traditional recipes & quirky line drawings and pictures.  Brilliant & fun."
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Antonio Carluccio's Simple Cooking
15.  Antonio Carluccio's Simple Cooking by Antonio Carluccio
The list author says:
  "Antonio shares his love of food and lifetime of experience, encouraging us with his simple but delicious recipes and tips."
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Bake
16.  Bake by Rachel Allen
The list author says:
  "One of the best baking books I have read in my desire to have a go at a new skills - delicious recipes for all."
£14.10   Used & New from: £9.00
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Pastry
17.  Pastry by Michel Roux
The list author says:
  "Brilliant - helping my pastry techniques to blossom - simplicity of it will astound you."
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Mary Berry's Baking Bible
18.  Mary Berry's Baking Bible by Mary Berry
The list author says:
  "The wife says no recipe of Mary's has ever failed her - so her latest 'Bible' is a must for us bakers."
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Delia's Complete How To Cook: Both a guide for beginners and a tried & tested recipe collection for life
19.  Delia's Complete How To Cook: Both a guide for beginners and a tried & tested recipe collection for life by Delia Smith
The list author says:
  "Whenever challenged by a recipe I search in Delia. Every home should have this huge cookbook."
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The Silver Spoon (Cooking)
20.  The Silver Spoon (Cooking) by Phaidon
The list author says:
  "Another huge book includes all about basic Italian food and more. Italian brides given this to learn from basic to complex recipes. Fabulous."
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