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Old 07-27-2014, 07:17 AM  
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Favorite cookbooks
I'm a cookbook fiend. I don't think I can ever have enough. and I read them like novels. I read recipes I never intend to cook, recipes I wouldn't even enjoy. I read way more cookbooks than novels.

Anyway, the wife and I are cleaning upstairs before some family come to visit, and the wife wants to get rid of some. Well, we can get rid of some. They can't all be winners.

I don't know if this is my favorite, but it holds some sentimental value. This was my first one, purchased in 1986 or 1987 from a traveling encyclopedia salesman. I was 8 or 9 years old and I convinced my mom to buy it for me. I even remember a couple recipes I cooked from it - one of the spaghetti sauce recipes, which was the first thing I made from it; the grilled Cornish game hens I made for my parents' wedding anniversary when I was 10.

It's like a reunion with an old friend.

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Old 07-27-2014, 05:32 PM   #46
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Good call cdcox. Joy of Cooking is excellent from a knowledge perspective.

This was the first cookbook I ever purchased:



FMB, if you don't have it, I'd recommend (at least for you) Harold McGee's seminal work "On Food & Cooking:"



It's not a recipe book, but rather an encyclopedic look at the science and history behind the main aspects of cooking. I consider it a near-masterpiece level work of literature (especially the revised, 20th anniversary edition) and perhaps the reference point for food and the culinary craft.

That sounds pretty cool. Thanks!!
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Old 07-27-2014, 06:11 PM   #47
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Some of my current favorites:

I have this, too. Love it!
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Old 07-27-2014, 07:50 PM   #49
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I really like the Joy of Cooking because it is far more than a collection of recipes. It teaches you how to cook. Julia Child's cookbook, another favorite of mine, is much the same way.
Two excellent choices, and among the first I ever bought.

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...FMB, if you don't have it, I'd recommend (at least for you) Harold McGee's seminal work "On Food & Cooking:"



It's not a recipe book, but rather an encyclopedic look at the science and history behind the main aspects of cooking. I consider it a near-masterpiece level work of literature (especially the revised, 20th anniversary edition) and perhaps the reference point for food and the culinary craft.
It's really a must-read, though there's a lot there that's become fairly widely known nowadays. The follow up isn't a bad one to get, either.
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Old 07-27-2014, 08:56 PM   #50
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Here is a cool site that tries and translates colonial recipes to modern:

http://recipes.history.org/
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Old 07-28-2014, 12:22 AM   #51
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I have this, too. Love it!

that looks interesting.
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Ok, I thumbed through some of my favorite recipes that I've tried from GR's "Fast Food".

Obviously Pretty simple, but damn good.
Scambled Eggs with Crabmeat & Chives - served on a piece of thick toast ala "Shit On A Shingle"
My text below is direct from the book, but here is a link that is very slightly adjusted: http://www.tastebook.com/recipes/257...ab-Meat-Chives

Ingredients:
-2Tsp Butter
-12 Lg eggs (beaten)
- 7oz crab meat. (I think one package of imitation crab meat is right at 7oz)
-Chives
-2 Tsp creme fraiche.....though I didn't mess with it - I just used some plain yogurt
-bread

Melt butter, and add beaten eggs. Stir over low heat until eggs are about half set. Stir in the crab, chives, seasoning (salt / pepper to taste. I've also used a pinch or two of old bay). Keep stirring until eggs are damn near seat - then quickly add the creme fraiche (or substitute). Remove and set on your piece of toast/bagquette/english muffin etc. I loved this recipe with a flute or two of mamosa mix. Really light meal/brunch.
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I prep/approach this one much like I do my carbonara (thanks for the tip FMB on keeping some of the left over starchy water)

Obviously if one doesn't like anchovies, you'll hate this. but if you do....mmmm.
Spaghetti w/ Anchovy, Garlic & Parsley

Ingredients:
-10oz dried spaghetti (or whatever noodle you fancy)
-Olive oil (plus some for drizzling)
-2 garlic cloves (I think this recipe is a good balance of garlic. so if you like more, feel free to add. if you're not a huge fan, maybe cut it in 1/2. I LOVE garlic, but I'm just listing what's in the recipe itself)
-6oz of roughly chopped anchovies
-italian parsley/flat leaf
-parmesan to serve (or depending on how nutty and/or salty you like your cheese, you can change it up obviously)

Cook:
-cook 'sketti (8-10 min for al dente)
-heat oil in large sauce pan; add garlic over medium heat - cook until fragrent and brown at the eddges
-stir in anchovies
-tip in cooked sketti
-toss and season to taste
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that looks interesting.
It's very, very cool. The deep dive into science is fascinating. It's actually the book that taught me how to microwave properly (yes, it can be done, and it can be a very good tool). And the photography is stunning. It's also pricey - I got it as a gift for Christmas a few years ago.
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I prep/approach this one much like I do my carbonara (thanks for the tip FMB on keeping some of the left over starchy water)

Obviously if one doesn't like anchovies, you'll hate this. but if you do....mmmm.
Spaghetti w/ Anchovy, Garlic & Parsley

Ingredients:
-10oz dried spaghetti (or whatever noodle you fancy)
-Olive oil (plus some for drizzling)
-2 garlic cloves (I think this recipe is a good balance of garlic. so if you like more, feel free to add. if you're not a huge fan, maybe cut it in 1/2. I LOVE garlic, but I'm just listing what's in the recipe itself)
-6oz of roughly chopped anchovies
-italian parsley/flat leaf
-parmesan to serve (or depending on how nutty and/or salty you like your cheese, you can change it up obviously)

Cook:
-cook 'sketti (8-10 min for al dente)
-heat oil in large sauce pan; add garlic over medium heat - cook until fragrent and brown at the eddges
-stir in anchovies
-tip in cooked sketti
-toss and season to taste
This would be good without the anchovies, but it would be pretty easy to replace with anything from bacon to mushrooms. Sounds good.
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I still like this one from my grandmother. Honestly though, my favorites are some of the little ones I've bought over the years from little local organizations where granny's submit their family recipes for different dishes.
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I still like this one from my grandmother. Honestly though, my favorites are some of the little ones I've bought over the years from little local organizations where granny's submit their family recipes for different dishes.
No kidding. I kept all of those little community cookbooks. Those things rock.
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Missouri Conservationist use to publish a booklet on wild game recipe. I got this sometime back and use very much.

Don't know if they still do. If interested check MDC.com
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Missouri Conservationist use to publish a booklet on wild game recipe. I got this sometime back and use very much.

Don't know if they still do. If interested check MDC.com
they still do. I have one
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