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The Cook's Companion
1.  The Cook's Companion by Stephanie Alexander
The list author says:
  "A vital tome, alphabetically arranged by main ingredient and full of food tips, tricks and wonderfully workable recipes."
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4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)

Tamasin's Kitchen Bible
2.  Tamasin's Kitchen Bible by Tamasin Day-Lewis
The list author says:
  "Tamasin has to be one of my favourite writers, this book is full of her best recipes. Try the honey spiced madelaines or the belly of pork with beans. Simple but incredibly tasty."
Used & New from: £38.37
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)

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The Kitchen Diaries: Over 300 new recipes from Britain's best-loved food writer
3.  The Kitchen Diaries: Over 300 new recipes from Britain's best-loved food writer by Nigel Slater
The list author says:
  "The most beautifully made cook book in ages - a diary with great recipes throughout. As always Nigel writes so beautifully it's a peasure to read it from cover to cover."
£19.50   Used & New from: £11.35
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (82 customer reviews)

Madhur Jaffrey's Far Eastern Cookery
4.  Madhur Jaffrey's Far Eastern Cookery by Jaffrey Madhur
The list author says:
  "I found my copy in a second hand book shop, Madhur Jaffrey is the undisputed queen of far eastern cookery. Her recipes are simple and easy to follow with a delicious outcome every time."
Used & New from: £3.82
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

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Thai Food
5.  Thai Food by David Thompson
The list author says:
  "Although the recipes in this are mostly too adventurous for everyday, this book must be read as the most well researched literature on Thai gastonomy, culture and lifestyle."
£19.50   Used & New from: £16.19
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (38 customer reviews)

Complete Cookery Course: Classic Edition
6.  Complete Cookery Course: Classic Edition by Delia Smith
The list author says:
  "Delia gets a lot of stuck, and I think this is undeserved. I refer to this book weekly, whether it's for her onion rice, bechamel sauce or minestrone soup. Her recipes work and can be added to."
£14.00   Used & New from: £1.51
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (140 customer reviews)

Falling Cloudberries: A World of Family Recipes
7.  Falling Cloudberries: A World of Family Recipes by Tessa Kiros
The list author says:
  "This is one classy looking book! so well made and full of romantic tales and reminiscences. Recipes for Pineapple upside down cake and a pork, red wine and coriander seed stew are my favourites."
Used & New from: £6.02
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (40 customer reviews)

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The Fish Store
8.  The Fish Store by Lindsey Bareham
The list author says:
  "Coming from Cornwal and loving all things from the sea this has to be on my list, beautiful recipes that make your mouth water, wonderful pictures and tales. What more could you want."
Used & New from: £7.12
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

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French
9.  French by Damien Pignolet
The list author says:
  "A book of timeless french recipes which teaches you to love and enjoy cooking."
£25.00   Used & New from: £9.70

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