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BrooksBearLives
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9:25a, 1/3/17
I just got Aaron Franklin's book "A Meat Smoking Manifesto" for Christmas. Hoping to start it tonight.

Anyone have any must-have cookbooks?
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7:53p, 1/3/17
I enjoy cooking and collect cookbooks to the point that my would tell you that I have a problem. Here are some of my favorites:

Chinese: My favorite author is a woman named Fuschia Dunlop (has culinary training in China and contributes to the BBC). She has written several books on regional Chinese cuisine. My two favorite are Land of Plenty (Sichuan) and Revolutionary Chinese Cookbook (Hunan). She has also written a book that focuses on simpler, quicker recipies throughout China called Every Grain of Rice that my wife likes. All recipes are authentic and everything that I've made from the books has been excellent.

Vietnamese: My wife and I like Intro into the Vietnamese Kitchen by Andrea Nguyen. Some of the recipies are a little Americanized but good. She also has a food blog with additional recipies that I've liked as well

Thai: there are lots of books on the market but the one I use the most is called Real Thai by Nancie McDermott. It is an old paperback edition without pictures but the recipies are authentic and really good.

Japanese: I really like Japanese Soul Cooking by Tadashi Ono. Focuses on Ramen, Soba, Udon, Japanese street food, and other Japanese oddities.

Indian: I have multiple books but the one I come back to time and time again is Indian Cooking by Madhur Jaffrey. It's by no means a comprehensive book but everything I've made from it has been great.

Italian: Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking by Marcella Hazan lives up to its title and is one of the most comprehensive books I've seen in any cuisine. It's a must own for anyone who enjoys Italian food.

General Cooking: if your looking for a general American cookbook you can't go wrong with The Best Recipie which was put out by America's Test Kitchen. Best all purpose book I own.

I also enjoy making sausage and have found Charcuterie by Michael Ruhlman and Great Sausage Recipies and Meat Curing by Rytek Kutas to be helpful references.
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In reply to DioNoZeus • 9:54p, 1/3/17
Impressive list
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8:02a, 1/4/17
Sounds like if DioNoZeus invites you over for dinner you better make your schedule work.
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12:43p, 1/4/17
I made it about a 5th of the way through the Aaron Franklin book. I'm going to read it all before the weekend, I can already tell. I think I'm in love. This dude is who I want to be -not so much a BBQ restaurateur- but just a salt-of-the-earth, hard-working, passionate, servant of people who makes a living doing what he loves.

I HIGHLY recommend the book if you get the chance.
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In reply to BrooksBearLives • 1:15p, 1/4/17
BrooksBearLives said:
I made it about a 5th of the way through the Aaron Franklin book. I'm going to read it all before the weekend, I can already tell. I think I'm in love. This dude is who I want to be -not so much a BBQ restaurateur- but just a salt-of-the-earth, hard-working, passionate, servant of people who makes a living doing what he loves.

I HIGHLY recommend the book if you get the chance.
It's definitely a good 'un!
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3:57p, 1/4/17
Franklin's book is awesome. His beef rib technique is really good, and I'm not a huge beef rib guy. My brother-in-law just gave me this cookbook:

https://www.amazon.com/Meathead-Science-Great-Barbecue-Grilling/dp/054401846X

I haven't read much of it yet, but there's a lot in it about the science of cooking, technique, and myth busting.

Also love my Donald Link books. If you like Louisiana cuisine, he's your man. Cochon Butcher and Peche are two of my favorite restaurants in New Orleans

https://www.amazon.com/Real-Cajun-Rustic-Cooking-Louisiana/dp/0307395812/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1483566945&sr=1-1&keywords=donald+link

https://www.amazon.com/Down-South-Bourbon-Helpings-Everything/dp/0770433189/ref=sr_1_3?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1483566945&sr=1-3&keywords=donald+link
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4:04p, 1/4/17
Damn you Hubbs. I'm gonna be back on the couch when my wife sees that I ordered Real Cajun. Looks awesome.
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4:39p, 1/4/17
Ill add a couple to the great list above.

A good look at the science behind food.

https://www.amazon.com/Food-Lab-Cooking-Through-Science/dp/0393081087/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1483569237&sr=8-1&keywords=the+food+lab

Interesting take on southern food with a Korean influence.

https://www.amazon.com/Smoke-Pickles-Recipes-Stories-Southern/dp/1579654924

Elevated southern food.

https://www.amazon.com/Heritage-Sean-Brock/dp/1579654630/ref=pd_sbs_14_img_0?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=YBFWRGEXQVP7C594YDNP

The quintessential Italian cookbook.

https://www.amazon.com/Silver-Spoon-New-Kitchen/dp/0714862568

Great Sous Vide book

https://www.amazon.com/Under-Pressure-Cooking-Sous-Vide/dp/1579653510/ref=pd_sim_79_5?ie=UTF8&refRID=007WGH3KTGT41EZS6A2Y&dpID=5180NaEB4bL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR160%2C160_

Fun look at flavor development.

https://www.amazon.com/Flavor-Bible-Essential-Creativity-Imaginative/dp/0316118400
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3:58p, 1/5/17
Now I'm going to have to get The Silver Spoon. Thanks for the suggestion.

This is also a good one: https://www.amazon.com/My-New-Orleans-Cookbook-John/dp/0740784137/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1483653480&sr=1-2&keywords=john+besh+cookbook
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4:02p, 1/5/17
I have that John Besh cookbook. It is good. I always use his recipie whenever I make gnocchi because the texture turns out perfectly.
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1:28a, 1/6/17
I got the Uchi cookbook for Christmas. Have only flipped through it a little bit, but looks awesome.
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11:52p, 1/7/17
I just ordered Franklin's cookbook. I'm actually trying his brisket technique as I type. Got it from Flaming Rooster's YouTube- they have lead me right so far. Ordered Myron Mixon's Book too
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In reply to auvich • 12:35a, 1/8/17
auvich said:
I just ordered Franklin's cookbook. I'm actually trying his brisket technique as I type. Got it from Flaming Rooster's YouTube- they have lead me right so far. Ordered Myron Mixon's Book too


Exactly where I got it from! And I've tried the recipe/technique. Really good.
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5:12p, 1/10/17
My go to books

Indian



Cajun/Creole (Distinct, but lumping them together)



Italian



Pizza

The Great Chicago Style Pizza - Pasquale Bruno Jr - https://www.amazon.com/Great-Chicago-Style-Pizza-Cookbook/dp/0809257300 - Classic and basis for both flat, thick, and stuffed pizzas in my house (especially with salsa verde, grilled chicken, fire roasted poblano, roasted garlic, and sauteed onion pizza)

Middle East


Thai

Real Thai - Nancie McDermott - https://www.amazon.com/Real-Thai-Thailands-Regional-Cooking/dp/0811800172

Mexican



British Cookbook

Great Britian - Jamie Oliver - https://www.amazon.com/Jamie-Olivers-Great-Britain-Oliver/dp/1401324789

BBQ

Putting this list together just made me real hungry...........



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10:37a, 1/11/17
Just got Franklin's and Mixon's books from Amazon yesterday
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In reply to auvich • 10:38a, 1/11/17
auvich said:
Just got Franklin's and Mixon's books from Amazon yesterday


I think I might post a review.
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10:07p, 1/15/17
Wow, just found this sub forum of delinquents. I too, am a cookbook *****. (Hundreds). I cook most every meal at home and have for at least 25 yrs. Hell, I went to Culinary School after Business School before this cooking thing was cool. Lots of great books listed above. I'll list the ones I use the most (mostly from memory)

Marcella Hazan (Essentials) and all of the rest of her books. She's the **** for Italian

Patricia Wells -Bistro Cooking - This is my go to, particularly for chicken fricassee dishes

Paula Woffert - Middle Eatern Cooking

Maduhur Jaffery - As mentioned above, she get Indian

Ken Hom - Chinese

Mario Batali (I know). Molto Mario is a good book. He's a cooking dick

Jean Georges Vongerichten - Simple to Spectacular. this guy know simplicy

Jacques Pepin - Any of his books are spectacular. Love that guy

Steven Riechlen - Yes I know he's on TV, but both of his BBQ books are really, really good. One is USA based and the other is BBQ/Grilling on a global basis. Great.

Rick Bayless - As mentioned in prior theads.. All his books are great. You will figure out what a complex cuisine Mexican is. It's very much like French and Italian as it is very regional. Diana Kennedy is the goddess.

That's all i can think of now that are my go to's. I would direct everyone to Serious Eats website. That dude has it figured out from a scientific perspective. He's new book is great too.
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In reply to BuGrad99 • 10:15p, 1/15/17
BuGrad99 said:
My go to books

Indian



Cajun/Creole (Distinct, but lumping them together)



Italian



Pizza

The Great Chicago Style Pizza - Pasquale Bruno Jr - https://www.amazon.com/Great-Chicago-Style-Pizza-Cookbook/dp/0809257300 - Classic and basis for both flat, thick, and stuffed pizzas in my house (especially with salsa verde, grilled chicken, fire roasted poblano, roasted garlic, and sauteed onion pizza)

Middle East


Thai

Real Thai - Nancie McDermott - https://www.amazon.com/Real-Thai-Thailands-Regional-Cooking/dp/0811800172

Mexican



British Cookbook

Great Britian - Jamie Oliver - https://www.amazon.com/Jamie-Olivers-Great-Britain-Oliver/dp/1401324789

BBQ

Putting this list together just made me real hungry...........



Really good list there 99. Loves me some Jamie Oliver. Good dude. You have Mex covered. Have all the Cajuns and BBQ. Going to get the Indian books. I spend a lot of time in Philly in the summer with my son playing lacrosse and I'm telling you Zahav is in the top five restos in the land. thanks for the list
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11:45p, 2/24/17
I read Franklin's book last fall. It's great. I will say you can get about 85/90% of his wisdom just by watching his YouTube channel.

Stephen Raichlen is great. If you have a smoker, Project Smoke is a really good book. If you are looking for the most comprehensive, global grilling cookbook ever, get his Barbecue Bible. You can also get a ton of his recipes from his website www.barbecuebible.com. He's super nice too. He has an "Ask Steven" forum on his website and he will answer pretty much any question you ask him.

I recenty bought a Francis Mallman book called Seven Fires. He's one of the most acclaimed chefs in the world when it comes to cooking with fire. The guy is really interestinglives in a super remote part of Patagonia that takes hours to get to by car and boat. Watch his Chef's Table episode on Netflix, I think it's episode 3 of season 1.
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In reply to J.R. • 6:12p, 3/10/17
Excited to pick some of these up. Every Chef I've ever talked to told me to buy Julia Child's and Jacques books and stay the hell away from Bobby Flay and Giada's stuff. Any thoughts on Thomas Keller's books? Have heard mixed reviews on French Laundry and Per Se, but appreciate his commitment to excellence.
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8:46a, 3/13/17
Mixed reviews on Kellers cookbooks?
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In reply to bularry • 10:47a, 3/13/17
Yes-- and the restaurants. But overall he's clearly one of the best. Just didn't know if his books were worth the investment.
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8:39a, 3/20/17
Al of Robb Walsh's books are great.

The Food Lab is a must as well.
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In reply to ATXBear • 5:12p, 3/20/17
ATXBear said:
Yes-- and the restaurants. But overall he's clearly one of the best. Just didn't know if his books were worth the investment.
never read anything but awesome reviews of French Laundry. I have looked at his cookbook Ad Hoc at Home and it seems pretty cool to me, very interesting, but I don't own it so can't speak directly to it. I seem to recall it was pricey.

He's definitely one of the best, if not the best, American chef. Look at US results at last two Bocuse d'Or with Keller as team president. Pretty incredible.
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In reply to bularry • 9:18p, 3/20/17
I've seen an Ad Hoc fried chicken recipe that sounds incredible, but haven't tried it yet. No doubt Kellers an elite chef.
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9:24p, 3/20/17
I own multiple of his books and have thoroughly enjoyed them all. I think some don't always like them because they expect all cookbooks to be geared towards home cooks. Not all of his are.

And yes, his Ad Hoc fried chicken is the best I've had.

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In reply to ATXBear • 5:41p, 3/21/17
ATXBear said:
Yes-- and the restaurants. But overall he's clearly one of the best. Just didn't know if his books were worth the investment.
They are fairly difficult, but really good. He knows what he's doing. I second the Stephen Reichlen books. Particularly the ones that are more global in nature. Totally agree on Bob Flay and Giada the home wrecker. Mario Batali's books are pretty good also (Molto Mario particularly) Anything from Jacques Pepin is priceless. Love that guy.
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