books for the professional chef

A Listmania! list by Jan B. Harsvik
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Larousse Gastronomique: The World's Greatest Cookery Encyclopedia
1.  Larousse Gastronomique: The World's Greatest Cookery Encyclopedia by Prosper Montagne
The list author says:
  "one of the best ensyclopedias in modern cooking, gives you an answer to most questions"
Used & New from: £17.69
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

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Roux Brothers On Patisserie
2.  Roux Brothers On Patisserie by Albert Roux
The list author says:
  "might seem a little oldfashioned but the Roux Brothers best book, and remember Gordon Ramsey and Marco Pierre White calls Albert Roux Chef. He is really a living legend"
£19.50   Used & New from: £17.85
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)

The Oxford Companion to Food
3.  The Oxford Companion to Food by Alan Davidson
The list author says:
  "not as professional minded as larousse, but you will need both cause they complement eachother"
Used & New from: £12.04
4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)

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French Cheeses
4.  French Cheeses by Kazuko Masui
The list author says:
  "a meal is not complete without cheese, and this little book is a gem"
Used & New from: £20.00
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)

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Sauces: Sweet and Savoury, Classic and New
5.  Sauces: Sweet and Savoury, Classic and New by Michel Roux
The list author says:
  "if you want to know how to make a sauce you will buy this book!"
Used & New from: £10.68
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

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The French Laundry Cookbook
6.  The French Laundry Cookbook by Thomas Keller
The list author says:
  "How you can possibly rate the best restaurant in the world is to me a mystery, but The French Laundry is extremly good I must admit"
£26.00   Used & New from: £15.02
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (28 customer reviews)

Rick Stein's Seafood
7.  Rick Stein's Seafood by Rick Stein
The list author says:
  "The ultimate seafood cookbook, not so much for the recipes but for the step by step instruction on how to prepare fish. I find my self recommending this book to apprentices frequently!"
£19.25   Used & New from: £9.39
4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (37 customer reviews)

Charlie Trotter's Vegetables
8.  Charlie Trotter's Vegetables by Charlie Trotter
The list author says:
  "I am not saying Charlie Trotters other books are bad, but I do feel theres something special about this one"
£29.87   Used & New from: £10.48
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

El Bulli: 1998-2002
9.  El Bulli: 1998-2002 by Ferran Adria
The list author says:
  "I am not sure if this is the english edition, but it is possible to get hold of. Mind, it cost an arm and a leg. But it is fantastic!!!!!!!!!!!"
Used & New from: £180.00
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

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Girardet
10.  Girardet by Fredy Girardet
The list author says:
  "The first Girardet cookbook is very hard to come by, but this is also very good. One of the grand masters in french cuisine."
Used & New from: £28.91

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Formulas for Flavour
11.  Formulas for Flavour by John Campbell
The list author says:
  "John Campbell is together with Heston Blumenthal and Ferran Adria the frontrunners in scientific cooking, and the latter two might be better but this book is easier to get hold of."
Used & New from: £39.98
3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)

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The Physiology of Taste (Penguin Classics)
12.  The Physiology of Taste (Penguin Classics) by Jean-Anthelme Brillat-Savarin
The list author says:
  "Jean Anthelme Brillat-Savarin is a must to read for any starting chef, a celebration of food"
Used & New from: £0.24
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)

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The Nouvelle Cuisine of Jean and Pierre Troisgros
13.  The Nouvelle Cuisine of Jean and Pierre Troisgros by Jean Troisgros
The list author says:
  "Nouvelle cuisine, it sounds like swearwords but the Trosgras pulled it off"
Used & New from: £6.20

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The New Sotheby's Wine Encyclopedia: A Comprehensive Reference Guide to the Wines of the World
14.  The New Sotheby's Wine Encyclopedia: A Comprehensive Reference Guide to the Wines of the World by Tom Stevenson
The list author says:
  "As a chef I also have to know my wines and I find this book very informative, It is one of severale I own but is a good starting point. Happy Cooking!!!!!!!!!!"
Used & New from: £0.98
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

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Last updated: 23/01/2005
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