| 1. |  | The Flavor Bible: The Essential Guide to Culinary Creativity, Based on the Wisdom of America's Most Imaginative Chefs
from Little, Brown and Company
Price: $23.10
Customer Review:
I know I would have enjoyed this book(s) if I had ever gotten them. 1 look books never sent me anything: not my books, not an answer to my e-mails(plural), but of course they billed my credit card the day I sent the order. That was 24 Nov. and it is now Dec.27, 2008. My review: I truely liked the... more info | 4.5 / 5.0

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| 2. |  | I Like You: Hospitality Under the Influence
from Grand Central Publishing
Price: $10.87
Customer Review:
I loved this book. If you're a fan of Amy Sedaris, it's absolutely perfect and her humor. I found the 1 star reviews here pretty hilarious. If you read the reviews and descriptions, or even google Amy Sedaris you're going to know immediately the kind of humor in a book like this. Who buys a... more info | 4.5 / 5.0

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| 3. |  | A Platter of Figs and Other Recipes
from Artisan
Price: $23.10
Customer Review:
fabulous cookbook from a classic chef and restaurant....and recipes that are easy to follow and recreate | 5.0 / 5.0

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| 4. |  | The Best 30-Minute Recipe
from America's Test Kitchen
Price: $23.10
Customer Review:
This has become one of my go-to cookbooks. It's so great for putting together a weeknight dinner in a flash, especially the skillet meals. Spanish Chicken and Rice, Skillet lasagna, Macaroni and Cheese, Skillet Ziti, the list goes on and on of recipes that have become family favorites. Everything... more info | 4.5 / 5.0

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| 5. |  | Alton Brown's Gear For Your Kitchen
from Stewart, Tabori & Chang
Price: $12.21
Customer Review:
The wife and I used this book when we registered for our wedding. It was perfect in helping us decide what was really necessary and what was junk that would clutter out kitchen. I highly recommend this book for learning about different types of cooking tools. | 4.5 / 5.0

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| 6. |  | Gordon Ramsay's Fast Food: Recipes from " The F Word "
from Quadrille Publishing Ltd
Customer Review:
Nice book with some wonderful and quick recipes. If you like Gordon Ramsay or just like his food, you must have this book. | 3.5 / 5.0

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| 7. |  | Barefoot Contessa Parties! Ideas and Recipes for Easy Parties That Are Really Fun
from Clarkson Potter
Price: $23.10
Customer Review:
As with all Ina books, this one was not a disappointment. Thoroughly enjoy her writing style and tried-and-true recipes. | 4.5 / 5.0

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| 8. |  | Foodie Fight: A Trivia Game with Gameboard and Cards
from Chronicle Books
Price: $18.95
Customer Review:
I received this as a Christmas gift. After a few minutes of just looking at the questions, we just had to play a game. A lot of the questions prompted funny answers, some of which happened to be correct. I really like the diversity of the questions, as well. A serious foodie might have difficulty... more info | 4.5 / 5.0

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| 9. |  | Immoveable Feast: A Paris Christmas (P.S.)
from Harper Perennial
Price: $11.16
Customer Review:
This book IS like a little feast. A savory narrative about French culture and cuisine, peppered with tidbits about Australia, a hint of India and a good measure of the Anglo/American influences on this writer and his love of food.
BUT, don't buy this sweet/piquant morsel based on the Amazon... more info | 4.5 / 5.0

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| 10. |  | The Silver Palate Cookbook
from Workman Publishing Company
Customer Review:
I first bought a copy of this cookbook for my mom, then one for myself, and now one for a friend. It's a great intro to "american" cooking and entertaining. My best find in this book: the curried butternut squash soup (which I'd never had before), and I love the sesame ham-and-cheese bites! Only... more info | 4.5 / 5.0

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