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Cookbook Reviews

Whether you're making a meal for yourself or planning a dinner party for friends, our selection of cookbook reviews are sure to inspire you. With cuisines ranging from French to Italian and themes like Holidays and Grilling, these culinary tomes include recipes and tips from famous chefs and restaurants in the United States and around the world. So crack open one of our favorite cookbooks and get cookin'!

BEST OF ALL TIME

THE RIGHT RECIPES
Top 10 Cookbooks
From classic instructional manuals to brand new volumes showcasing modern cuisine, our Top 10 Cookbooks feature great recipes and advice for every type of home chef.
A sampling of our Top 10 Cookbooks

The Seduction Cookbook by Diane Brown is one of our Top 10 Romantic and Sexy Cookbooks

SIZZLING SENSUALITY
Top 10 Romantic and Sexy Cookbooks

From stories about romance and food to aphrodisiac guides, these steamy cookbooks can add some spice to your love life.


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The New Persian Kitchen by Louisa Shafia PERSIAN FLAVOR
The New Persian Kitchen
Louisa Shafia creates modern dishes that blend Old World Persian cuisine with contemporary farm-to-table cooking. Find out more on GAYOT's blog!

SWEET TREATS
Bouchon Bakery
Check out our blog to see an exclusive video interview with renowned chef Thomas Keller and co-author Sébastien Rouxel about their just-released dessert book.
Bouchon Bakery by Thomas Keller and Sébastien Rouxel

Comfort Me With Offal: Ruth Bourdain's Guide to Gastronomy by Twitter persona Ruth Bourdain
JUST FOR LAUGHS
Comfort Me With Offal
Twitter sensation Ruth Bourdain's satirical guide pokes fun at modern food culture and celebrity chefs with fictionalized stories and timelines.

OTHER COOKBOOKS
 
American
Antipasti
Asian/Indian
Baking
Barbecue & Grilling
Chefs
Desserts & Sweets
Diet & Weight Loss
European
Family Style
French
General

Holiday
Italian
Meat & Seafood
Mediterranean
Mexican/South American
Miscellaneous
Partytime
Romantic Dining
Sandwiches
Vegetarian/Vegan
Wine
Featured Recipes

(Updated: 05/13/13 JDM)

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