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The Accidental Vegetarian: Delicious Food without Meat
1.  The Accidental Vegetarian: Delicious Food without Meat by Simon Rimmer
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  "I would not describe myself as a vegetarian, but some of the recipes in this book will persuade you to eat less meat, a real classic"
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Nico
2.  Nico by Nico Ladenis
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  "Nico Landenis, The most arrogant chef in London but such beautiful food. This book will help you produce food that will blow your friends away"
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Complete Illustrated Cookery Course ( Classic Edition )
3.  Complete Illustrated Cookery Course ( Classic Edition ) by Delia Smith
The list author says:
  "Plain Simple Cooking and a perfect general reference book. Every kitchen should have one. My copy is dogeared from constant use"
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Sauces: Sweet and Savoury, Classic and New
4.  Sauces: Sweet and Savoury, Classic and New by Michel Roux
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  "Everything you will ever need to know about sauce making, from roux to alioli"
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Fish
5.  Fish by Sophie Grigson
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  "I have included a couple of books on fish cookery. Many people are put off cooking fish due to the preperation This book takes away a lot of the mystique."
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Rick Stein's Fruits Of The Sea
6.  Rick Stein's Fruits Of The Sea by Rick Stein
The list author says:
  "Rick Stein has such a passion for food and fish in particular. I found this one the best of the three although they are all good"
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Charcuterie and French Pork Cookery
7.  Charcuterie and French Pork Cookery by Jane Grigson
The list author says:
  "Anyone who has ever been to France and enjoyed the wonderful charcuterie will appreciate this book A Classic"
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Culinaria Spain: A Literary,Culinary,and Photographic Journey for Gourmets
8.  Culinaria Spain: A Literary,Culinary,and Photographic Journey for Gourmets by Marion Trutter
The list author says:
  "A beautifully illustrated food about Spainish food by region, on a dull winters day, this will really brighten you up and inspire you to cook"
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In Praise of the Potato: Recipes from Around the World (Penguin Cookery Library)
9.  In Praise of the Potato: Recipes from Around the World (Penguin Cookery Library) by Lindsey Bareham
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  "Get this book before it goes out of print AN ABSOLUTE MUST for every cook We eat so many spuds, enjoy a bit of variety"
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Preserved
10.  Preserved by Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall
The list author says:
  "Preserving, always useful for when you have a glut of fruit or vegetables or someone chucks you half a pig and the freezers full I've tried smoking my own chicken - delicious"
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The Big Red Book of Tomatoes (Penguin Cookery Library)
11.  The Big Red Book of Tomatoes (Penguin Cookery Library) by Lindsey Bareham
The list author says:
  "The perfect book about tomatos. Buy this and you will never buy one of those flavourless supermarket tomatos again. An inspiration to get out and plant your own tomatos"
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Nigella Bites
12.  Nigella Bites by Nigella Lawson
The list author says:
  "Cooking should be fun, not a chore. The trouble with Nigella is that you eat more when you're cooking than when you reach the table"
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Supper Won't Take Long: Favourite Recipes from the "Evening Standard"
13.  Supper Won't Take Long: Favourite Recipes from the "Evening Standard" by Lindsey Bareham
The list author says:
  "OK another Lindsey Bareham book, but I really rate her. This is a collection of recipes from the Evening Standard. we use this book at least twice a week"
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The Art Of The Tart
14.  The Art Of The Tart by Tamasin Day-Lewis
The list author says:
  "The art of the tart - beautiful baking - I recommend the Scandinavian sponge and almond tart"
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Real Fast Food: 350 Recipes Ready-to-Eat in 30 Minutes
15.  Real Fast Food: 350 Recipes Ready-to-Eat in 30 Minutes by Nigel Slater
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  "Beautifully written and recipes that work. My sisters favorite"
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Real Food
16.  Real Food by Nigel Slater
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  "Nigel Slater again, really rouses your appetite. I have arranged my whole weekend around cooking food from this book"
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The Complete Cookery Year with Over 300 Seasonal Recipes
17.  The Complete Cookery Year with Over 300 Seasonal Recipes by Gary Rhodes
The list author says:
  "Get into seasonal cookery and cook food when it's at it's best - This is one of the best although he tends to underestimate the cooking times"
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The New Curry Bible
18.  The New Curry Bible by Pat Chapman
The list author says:
  "The best curry book around. Pat Chapman has written dozens but this is the ultimate reference - even my Asian friends use it"
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The Complete Rhodes Around Britain
19.  The Complete Rhodes Around Britain by Gary Rhodes
The list author says:
  "Rhodes around Britain - Still my favourite chef"
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Ainsley Harriott's Barbecue Bible
20.  Ainsley Harriott's Barbecue Bible by Ainsley Harriott
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  "Mister Over- Enthusiastic Cooks Barbie Great Ideas and everyone asks for the recipes"
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The Wagamama Cookbook (Cookery)
21.  The Wagamama Cookbook (Cookery) by Hugo Arnold
The list author says:
  "The best Noodles in London and the best recipies. Try the Ramen with Seafood - my favourite"
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Roux Brothers On Patisserie
22.  Roux Brothers On Patisserie by Albert Roux
The list author says:
  "French Patisserie - Let them eat cake, Marie Antionette probably though that she was doing them a favour"
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Gary Rhodes' Sweet Dreams
23.  Gary Rhodes' Sweet Dreams by Gary Rhodes
The list author says:
  "Sweet delights produced the Gary Rhodes way. He has a great affection for English Classics with a modern twist"
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The Pudding Club Book: 100 Luscious Recipes from the World-Famous Pudding Club
24.  The Pudding Club Book: 100 Luscious Recipes from the World-Famous Pudding Club by Keith Turner
The list author says:
  "No one makes a pudding like the British !!!"
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Chocolate: The Definitive Guide
25.  Chocolate: The Definitive Guide by Michel Roux
The list author says:
  "Mmmmmm Chocolate - Nuff said"
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