When I started cooking, I loved reading cookbooks. I know this seems odd. But like a fiction reader who escapes into another world or time with fiction books, I escaped to a fantasy world of culinary creations.
I’ve included some of my favorite cookbooks and ones that inspired me along the way.
The cookbooks I have are a necessary supplement to the cooking shows I watched. They gave me a deeper perspective on the dish’s process and end result.
I want to share some of the titles from the chefs, authors, and publishers in my book collection.
They make great gifts for the cook or chef in your life. I also think that you will benefit from the gift.
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Everyday Go-To Cookbooks
These are the cookbooks that I pull from the most for new or simple inspiration. The Ultimate Cookbook collection is a great set of cookbooks that dig deeper into each category.
Must-Have Cookbooks
These are cookbooks that serve as great resources on the shelf for any cook or chef. They are the foundations of a great cookbook collection.
Original Influencers
These chefs inspired me in the early years of cooking. I hold them in high regard as some of the pioneers in television cooking shows.
