A cookbook that has recently come to my attention that I have been using for over a year now is the "Joy of Cooking" by Irma S. Rombauer, Marion Rombauer Becker, and Ethan Becker. For over 75 years this cookbook has been used in some of the most well known kitchens by some of the greatest chefs, but that is not why I like it.
I love this book because of it's combination of knowledge and ease. The 75th anniversary edition, which I own, has over 1130 pages, all with information on cooking. From how to dress wild game to what vegetable to substitute for another if you can not find them. Anyone and everyone who can read will be able to understand and use this book.
Each section of the book is specialized for a certain kind of food or information. From Nutrition to stocks and soups to meat to grains, this book has over 4500 recipes. So if you need to know how to make shepherds pie or even Coq au Vin, this book has them. It even details how to create a menu and what wines and beers to serve with certain foods.
This book to me is one that every cook needs to own. It will help those who are just starting out and can even give inspiration to those of us who have been cooking a while. So if you do not own this book, I suggest you run out and buy it right away.
5 out of 5
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