 | La Varenne Pratique by Ann Willan
Buy used from: £171.10 The ultimo, pretty much anything you want to know about French cooking techniques are in this book.
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 | La Technique by Jacques Pepin
Buy used from: £19.95 Another French classic w/ great step-by-step photos. Try the Puff Pastry!
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 | The French Laundry Cookbook by Thomas Keller
Buy new: £21.22 / Used from: £12.99 French food in America, TK did not get the best restaurant in the world 2 years running for nothing. Beautiful book.
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 | The Food of China (The Food of Series) by Deh-Ta Hsiung
Buy used from: £54.16 Gorgeous photography, delicious recipes (that work!), what more could you want about one of the world's great cuisines...
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 | Thai Food by David Thompson
Buy new: £15.73 / Used from: £12.98 THE definitive Thai cookery resource book, get it.
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 | How to Eat: Pleasures and Principles of Good Food (Cookery) by Nigella Lawson
Buy new: £11.36 / Used from: £4.94 Nigella may be accused of gastroporn, but this book is well-written and is one I refer to often for scrummy home meals.
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 | Baking with Julia by Julia Child
Buy new: £16.50 / Used from: £10.99 May she RIP, Julia was great and so is this wonderful book. Everything I've made from it, whether Chocolate Ruffle cake or Tourte Milanese and beyond was delectable!
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 | Rick Stein's Guide to the Food Heroes of Britain by Rick Stein
Buy used from: £0.01 Rick is famous for fish, but his passion for good local products is contagious, too. This book has great recipes and a good list of suppliers in the UK.
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 | Gordon Ramsay's Secrets by Gordon Ramsay
Buy new: £15.24 / Used from: £4.98 Gordon may be a bastard, but this guy can cook. Some of his recipes and tricks of the trade are invaluable.
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