Favourite cookery books

A Listmania! list by L. Hyde "chummymummy" (London)
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How To Be A Domestic Goddess: Baking and the Art of Comfort Cooking
1.  How To Be A Domestic Goddess: Baking and the Art of Comfort Cooking by Nigella Lawson
The list author says:
  "Definitely the best and most unselfconscious of the Nigella books so far. Good, old-fashined comfort food (all baking recipes) but with modern versions. I've had delightful results"
£21.00   Used & New from: £8.49
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (128 customer reviews)

The Return of the Naked Chef
2.  The Return of the Naked Chef by Jamie Oliver
The list author says:
  "This is my favourite of the Naken Chef series -- great salads and lovely pasta recipes. Not the best of pudding chefs, but what there is, is different and inspiring"
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4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (86 customer reviews)

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River Cafe Cook Book Green
3.  River Cafe Cook Book Green by Rose Gray
The list author says:
  "Eclectic mix of ingredients which often include unusual ingredients, but on the whole, pulls it off well. Lovely photography and good for inspiration, even if you don't attempt all the recipes"
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4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

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Delia's Complete Cookery Course - Classic Edition: Vol 1-3 in 1v
4.  Delia's Complete Cookery Course - Classic Edition: Vol 1-3 in 1v by Delia Smith
The list author says:
  "Known as the UK cookery Bible, I wouldn't quite award it that accolade, but it's a good starter and a great wedding / setting up home present"
£9.75   Used & New from: £0.01
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (140 customer reviews)

New British Classics
5.  New British Classics by Gary Rhodes
The list author says:
  "Gary Rhodes is a bit too restauranty for me, but this is his best book so far"
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4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)

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Delia Smith's Summer Collection: 140 Recipes for Summer
6.  Delia Smith's Summer Collection: 140 Recipes for Summer by Delia Smith
The list author says:
  "Forget about How to Cook range -- this seasonal range from Delia's much better, and the summer one is the best"
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4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)

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"Good Housekeeping" Cookery Book: The Cook's Classic Companion (Good Housekeeping Cookery Club)
7.  "Good Housekeeping" Cookery Book: The Cook's Classic Companion (Good Housekeeping Cookery Club) by Good Housekeeping Institute
The list author says:
  "Good for a staple cookery book"
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4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (85 customer reviews)

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Darina Allen's Ballymaloe Cookery Course
8.  Darina Allen's Ballymaloe Cookery Course by Darina Allen
The list author says:
  "I bought this after I heard Darina Allen interviewed on Radio 4 and it's fantastic -- proper Irish recipes, great comfort food and lovely on winter evenings"
Used & New from: £11.87
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)

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Elizabeth David Classics: "Mediterranean Food", "French Country Cooking" and "Summer Cooking"
9.  Elizabeth David Classics: "Mediterranean Food", "French Country Cooking" and "Summer Cooking" by Elizabeth David
The list author says:
  "She made it through the ration years, so who am I to argue? Different"
£11.04   Used & New from: £7.00
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)

Annabel Karmel's New Complete Baby and Toddler Meal Planner: Over 200 Quick, Easy and Healthy Recipes
10.  Annabel Karmel's New Complete Baby and Toddler Meal Planner: Over 200 Quick, Easy and Healthy Recipes by Annabel Karmel
The list author says:
  "Still undecided about Annabel Karmel, and some recipes seem overly fussy and use expensive ingredients, so not massively accessible. In the absence of another good children's chef, however ..."
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4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (407 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

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A Taste of India (Great Cooks)
11.  A Taste of India (Great Cooks) by Madhur Jaffrey
The list author says:
  "Lovely basic Indian cookery book"
Used & New from: £3.46
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)

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Rick Stein's Seafood Odyssey
12.  Rick Stein's Seafood Odyssey by Rick Stein
The list author says:
  "I love fish, so I love this"
£11.04   Used & New from: £0.01
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

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