Best cookery books

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Leiths Cookery Bible
1.  Leiths Cookery Bible by Prue Leith
The list author says:
  "It says in big letters on the back 'THE ONLY COOKBOOK YOU WILL EVER NEED' and it is true. Contains all the recipes (100% reliable) and all the techniques you will ever need. It really is a bible."
£22.75   Used & New from: £12.57
4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (36 customer reviews)

Leiths Techniques Bible
2.  Leiths Techniques Bible by Susan Spaull
The list author says:
  "From Leith's - one of the best cookery schools in Britain. A cookery course in a book. Covers all the fundamentals. If you don't want a complete course, the book above covers most of it."
Used & New from: £23.65
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)

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A Chef for All Seasons
3.  A Chef for All Seasons by Gordon Ramsay
The list author says:
  "Gordon's books inspire you to take your cooking and presentation to the next level. They also cover his basics - e.g. his stock recipes."
£20.00   Used & New from: £1.51
4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

Le Cordon Bleu Complete Cookery Techniques
4.  Le Cordon Bleu Complete Cookery Techniques by Jeni Wright
The list author says:
  "A very friendly, readable and unintimidating book that covers 'building block' recipes and techniques. Full of tips for the home chef or professional. (NB - Get the UK edition for metric measurements)"
Used & New from: £6.44
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

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Darina Allen's Ballymaloe Cookery Course
5.  Darina Allen's Ballymaloe Cookery Course by Darina Allen
The list author says:
  "Based on the fantastic Ballymaloe cookery course, this contains hundreds of very reliable recipes and basics."
Used & New from: £11.88
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)

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