Cookbook Reviews

The best cookbooks for every chef

Cookbooks range from the easy-to-use family recipes to detailed, fine cuisines. So find the right one, prop it up on your cookbook stand, and cook away!

Betty Crocker Cookbook

Fifty years of recipes can’t go wrong. The Betty Crocker Cookbook is full of not only recipes, but also tips on how to choose your ingredients. From meat cuts, serving sizes, to beverage choices, it’s all in there. This cookbook also has alternate ingredient tips, and some editions come with removable pages.

Rachel Ray Cookbooks

This food-network star’s bestselling cookbooks are full of low-hassle and quick recipes. Cookbooks include 30-Minute Meals, $40 A Day, Get Real Meals, and Cooking Around the Clock. These cookbook recipes range from easy, to fun, to challenging, and are great for the expert chef or on-the-go professional.

Ultimate Weight Solution Cookbook

Yes, it’s exactly as it sounds. Written by the famous talk-show host Phil McGraw, or Dr. Phil, this cookbook may be tough to swallow on the surface. The title boasts what everyone dreams for, but is written by someone whose personal health may be questionable.

But don’t judge a book by its cover, because this cookbook does produce results. It’s a serious, no-nonsense approach to not only healthy eating, but a healthier lifestyle. Written in his own, upfront and personal way, Dr. Phil’s Ultimate Weight Solution Cookbook is a winner.

Foreign cuisines

Looking for an Italian cookbook? Or do you crave French recipes and dishes? Maybe you need a sturdy, Thai dish for your next dinner party. Some cookbook publishers offer books for every single cuisine, while others have one book with a range of recipes, sorted by country. For truly personalized international cuisine, try online gourmet recipe publishers.

Free cookbooks

Nowadays, if you’re looking for a free cookbook, you’re going to find it online. The days of clipping and mailing in points are almost gone. Some grocery stores still have free cookbooks or recipes when you buy a certain item, but they’re usually very, very specific.

Do you have your own book of recipes, or does your family kid you about writing your own cookbook? Try it! There are several cookbook publishers out there waiting for someone to strike the latest fad or for seasoned chefs to innovate the newest way to throw a meal together. Try www.cookbookpublishers.com, or pick up the latest Writer’s Market for a complete list of cookbook publishers.

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