I would have to live to be about 962 if I wanted to cook every recipe in every cookbook I have. But I have a goal of making at least one new recipe from every cookbook I own -- a goal I've been working on in a desultory way for about five years now.
There is little rhyme or reason to my cookbook collection. There are old standbys, like The Joy of Cooking; splashy coffee table "food porn"; kitschy, often politically incorrect, vintage favorites; ethnic and regional books reflecting a series of passing fancies; and quite a few "ladies' auxiliary" type cookbooks from Junior Leagues, civic organizations, and the like, just because they comfort me.
This is a list of all the cookbooks on my shelves. As I add links to cookbook posts, I will add a note and show the title in red. This is a work in progress, because I know there are cookbooks missing from this list.
The ABC of Canapes by Edna Beilenson
All About Braising: The Art of Uncomplicated Cooking by Molly Stevens
Amber Waves, published by the Omaha Junior League
American Cookery by James Beard (notes and recipe here)
The American Everyday Cookbook by Agnes Murphy
America's Best Lost Recipes: 121 Kitchen-Tested Heirloom Recipes Too Good to Forget, from the Editors of Cook's Country Magazine
The Amish Cook at Home: Simple Pleasures of Food, Family, and Faith by Lovina Eicher (reviewed here)
Appetizers, published by Bon Appetit Magazine
The Ark: Cuisine of the Pacific Northwest by Jimella Lucas
The Art of Grilling: A Menu Cookbook by Kelly McCune
Baking with Julia by Dorie Greenspan
Barbecuing the Weber Covered Way by Carol D. Brent
Bayerisch Kochen by Brigitta Stuber (from my Bavarian cousins)
Beard on Birds by James Beard
The Best of Martha Stewart Living: Weddings by Martha Stewart
The Best of Scanfest: An Authentic Treasury of Scandinavian Recipes and Proverbs by Cheryl Long
Betty Crocker's Cooking Calendar (A Year Round Guide to Meal Planning with Recipes and Menus)
Betty Crocker's Cooky Book
Betty Crocker's Hostess Cookbook
The Beverly Lewis Amish Heritage Cookbook by Beverly Lewis
The Cafe Brenda Cookbook: Seafood and Vegetarian Cuisine by Brenda Langton (notes and recipe here)
Cafe des Artistes : A Pictoral Guide to the Famed Restaurant and Its Cuisine by Fred Ferretti
The Cake Bible by Rose Levy Beranbaum
Cape Collection, published by the Association for the Preservation of Cape Cod
Casserole Treasury by Lousene Rousseau Brunner
Caviar, Truffles, and Foie Gras: Recipes for Divine Indulgence by Katherine Alford
The Chafing Dish Cookbook by John and Marie Roberson
Charleston Receipts, published by the Charleston Junior League
The Cheese Plate by Max Mccalman
Chez Panisse Menu Cookbook by Alice L. Waters
Chopsticks, Cleaver and Wok by Jennie Low
The Christmas Cookie Book by Judy Knipe
Classic Crafts and Recipes: Christmas with Martha Stewart Living by Martha Stewart
Classic Crafts and Recipes Inspired by the Songs of Christmas by Martha Stewart
Classic Home Desserts: A Treasury of Heirloom and Contemporary Recipes from Around the World by Richard Sax
The Classic Italian Cookbook by Marcella Hazan
Classics From a French Kitchen, by Eliane Amé-Leroy Carley
Classic Spanish Cooking: Recipes for Mastering the Spanish Kitchen by Elisabeth Luard (reviewed here)
A Collection of Traditional Amana Recipes: Family-Size Recipes of the Foods Prepared and Served in the Amana Villages, published by the Ladies Auxiliary
Connecticut a La Carte by Melinda M. Vance
Consider the Oyster by M. F. K. Fisher
A Cook's Tour of San Francisco: the Best Restaurants and Their Recipes by Doris Muscatine
The Cooking of Germany, published by Time Life Books
Cooking with a Foreign Accent, published by Sunset Magazine
Cooking with Wine and High Spirits: a Lighthearted Approach to the Art of Gourmet Cooking by Rebecca Caruba
A Cordiall Water: A Garland of Odd and Old Receipts to Assuage the Ills of Man and Beast by M. F. K. Fisher
Crafts and Keepsakes for the Holidays: Christmas With Martha Stewart Living by Martha Stewart
Creme De Colorado Cookbook, published by the Junior League of Denver (discussed here)
Cucina Rustica by Viana LA Place
Desserts: Our Favorite Recipes for Every Season and Every Occasion: The Best of Martha Stewart Living by Martha Stewart
Easter Treats: Recipes and Crafts for the Whole Family by Jill O'Connor
English Bread & Yeast Cookery by Elizabeth David
The Escoffier Cookbook and Guide to the Fine Art of Cookery for Connoisseurs, Chefs, Epicures by Auguste Escoffier
The Esquire Cook-Book, published by the Editors of Esquire
The Esquire Party Book by Scotty and Ronnie Welch
Esquire's Handbook for Hosts, published by the Editors of Esquire (1949 edition)
Esquire's Handbook for Hosts: A Time-Honored Guide to the Perfect Party, published by the Editors of Esquire (1999 edition)
Fabulous Foods, published by the Assistance League
Favorite Greek Recipes, published by the Daughters of Penelope
Favorite Recipes from Great Midwest Cooks, published by Midwest Lving
Finger Food by Elsa Petersen-Schepelern
Fishes and Dishes: Seafood Recipes and Salty Stories from Alaska's Commercial Fisherwomen by Kiyo Marsh, Tomi Marsh, and Laura Cooper (review and notes here)
Flavor It Greek by Maria Boyer
Fog City Delights, published by the Letterman Auxiliary (notes and recipe here)
The French Laundry Cookbook by Thomas Keller
A Fresh Taste of Italy: 250 Authentic Recipes, Undiscovered Dishes, and New Flavors for Every Day by Michele Scicolone
From Julia Child's Kitchen by Julia Child
The Frugal Gourmet Celebrates Christmas by Jeff Smith
The German Cookbook: A Complete Guide to Mastering Authentic German Cooking by Mimi Sheraton
Gifts from the Herb Garden by Chris Mead
Glorious American Food by Christopher Idone
Good things: The Best of Martha Stewart Living by Martha Stewart
The Gourmet Prescription for Low-Carb Cooking by Deborah Friedson Chud
Great Beginnings and Happy Endings: Hors D'Oeuvres and Desserts for Standing Ovations by Renny Darling
Great Parties: Recipes, Menus, and Ideas for Perfect Gatherings by Martha Stewart
Greek Island Cookery by Rena Smith and Linda Salaman
The Greens Cookbook: Extraordinary Vegetarian Cuisine from the Celebrated Restaurant by Deborah Madison (discussed here)
Grill Cookbook by James McNair
Hawaiian and Pacific Foods by Katherine Bazore
Hors D'Oeuvre and Canapes by James Beard
The How to Keep Him (After You've Caught Him) Cookbook by Jinx Kragen and Judy Perry
Italian Casserole Cooking by Angela Catanzaro
The Italian Country Table: Home Cooking from Italy's Farmhouse Kitchens by Lynne Rossetto Kasper
Jacques Pepin Celebrates by Jacques Pepin
Jake's Seafood Cookbook, published by McCormick & Schmick's
Theory & Practice of Good Cooking by James Beard
Japanese Country Cookbook by Russ Rudzinski
Jean Anderson Cooks: Her Kitchen Reference & Recipe Collection by Jean Anderson
Joy of Cooking by Irma S. Rombauer
The Joy of Eating: A Simply Delicious Cookbook by Renny Darling
Julia and Jacques Cooking at Home by Julia Child
Key to Greek Cooking by Barbara L. Christou
La Cucina Siciliana di Gangivecchio by Wanda Tornabene
License to Grill: Achieve Greatness At The Grill With 200 Sizzling Recipes by Christopher Schlesinger (notes and recipe here)
Lost Recipes: Meals to Share with Friends and Family by Marion Cunningham
Louisiana Kitchen by Paul Prudhomme
Louisiana Tastes: Exciting Flavors from the State that Cooks by Paul Prudhomme
Malcolm Hillier's Christmas by Malcolm Hillier
Marcella's Italian Kitchen by Marcella Hazan
The Martha Stewart Cookbook: Collected Recipes for Every Day by Martha Stewart
Martha Stewart's Christmas: Entertaining, Decorating and Giving by Martha Stewart
The Martha Stewart Living Christmas Cookbook: A Collection of Favorite Holiday Recipes by Martha Stewart
Martha Stewart's Hors d'Oeuvres Handbook by Martha Stewart
Martha Stewart's Pies and Tarts by Martha Stewart
Martha Stewart's Quick Cook by Martha Stewart
Master Recipes by Stephen Schmidt
Mastering the Art of French Cooking, Vol. 1 by Julia Child
Mastering the Art of French Cooking, Vol. 2 by Julia Child
Metropolitan Cook Book, published by the Editors of the Metropolitan Life Company
Mexico's Feasts of Life by Patricia Quintana
More Remarkable Recipes by Antoinette Kuzmanich Hatfield
Naples at Table: Cooking in Campania by Arthur Schwartz
The New Basics Cookbook by Julee Rosso
New Casserole Cookery by Marian Tracy
The New Complete Book of Cookery by Anne E. Marshall
New Fish Cookery by James Beard
The New Making of a Cook: The Art, Techniques, and Science of Good Cooking by Madeline Kamman
The New York Times Cook Book by Craig Claiborne
New York Times Heritage Cookbook by Jean Hewitt
Pacific Flavors: Oriental Recipes for a Contemporary Kitchen by Hugh Carpenter
Papas' Art of Traditional Greek Cooking by George and Chrisoula Papas
Parties and Projects for the Holidays by Martha Stewart
Party Receipts from the Charleston Junior League: Hors d'Oeuvres, Savories, Sweets by Linda Glick Conway
Paso Robles Main Street Family Cookbook, edited by Russ Restine
Pasta Classica: the Art of Italian Pasta Cooking by Julia Della Croce
Pasta Cook Book, published by Sunset Magazine
Patio Daddy-O: '50S Recipes With a Modern Twist by Gideon Bosker
Patricia Wells at Home in Provence: Recipes Inspired by Her Farmhouse in France by Patricia Wells
Paul Bocuse in Your Kitchen by Paul Bocuse
Picnics: Over 40 Recipes for Dining in the Great Outdoors, from Mercedes Benz, edited by Heidi Cusick
Popular Greek Recipes, published by the Ladies of the Philoptochos Society
Pork, Sausage and Ham Cookbook, published by Better Homes and Gardens
The Prudhomme Family Cookbook: Old-Time Louisiana Recipes by the Eleven Prudhomme Brothers and Sisters and Chef Paul Prudhomme
Real Cooking, by George! by George Jacobs
Remarkable Recipes: From the Recipe File of Mrs. Mark O. Hatfield by Antoinette
Kuzmanich Hatfield
Rick Bayless's Mexican Kitchen: Capturing the Vibrant flavors of a World-Class Cuisine by Rick Bayless
San Francisco Encore, published by the Junior League San Francisco
San Francisco Firehouse Favorites by Georgia Sackett
Sauces: Classical and Contemporary Sauce Making by James Peterson
Sausalito: Cooking with a View, published by the Sausalito Woman's Club
Seasoned America by Paul Prudhomme
The Silver Palate Cookbook by Julee Rosso (notes and recipe here; review here)
Simply Simpatico: The Home of Authentic Southwestern Cuisine, published by the Junior League of Albuquerque
The Slow Mediterranean Kitchen: Recipes for the Passionate Cook by Paula Wolfert
Southern Accent, published by the Charleston Junior League
Special Occasions by John Hadamuscin
The Splendid Table: Recipes from Emilia-Romagna, the Heartland of Northern Italian Food by Lynne Rossetto Kasper
Star-Spangled Cooking, published by Chateau Ste. Michelle
Stews, Bogs and Burgoos: Recipes from the Great American Stewpot by James Villas
The Stinking Rose Cookbook: The Layman's Guide to Garlic Eating, Drinking, and Stinking by Jerry Dal Bozzo
The Sunset Cook Book; Food With a Gourmet Touch, published by Sunset Magazine
The Tapas Cookbook: Seventy Delicious Recipes to Capture the Flavours of Spain by Adrian Lissen
Tapas: The Little Dishes of Spain by Penelope Casas
A Taste of Oregon, published by the Eugene Junior League (discussed here)
The Top One Hundred Pasta Sauces by Diane Seed
Trader Vic's Book of Mexican Cooking by Victor Jules Bergeron
A Tuscan in the Kitchen: Recipes and Tales from My Home by Pino Luongo
Veneto: Authentic Recipes from Venice and the Italian Northeast by Julia della Croce
What's for Dinner? Dinner Menus with Some Very Special Recipes by Maryana Vollstedt
Wildwood: Cooking from the Source in the Pacific Northwest by Cory Schreiber
Williams Sonoma Complete Entertaining Cookbook by Joyce Esersky Goldstein
With a Jug of Wine by Morrison Wood (discussed here)
With Bold Knife and Fork by M. F. K. Fisher
With Love from Darling's Kitchen: Treasured Recipes for Family and Friends by Renny Darling
The Wok: A Chinese Cookbook by Gary Lee
World in Bite-Size by Paul Gayler
OTHER COOKBOOK LISTS
(If you would like your cookbook list included here, please leave a comment with a link to the post and I will add it.)
NOTES
Last updated on September 3, 2016.
Thank you for sharing this list. I enjoyed seeing a lot of the same books I have in my collection. I cannot imagine how many more years I would have to live to be able to cook every recipe in my voluminous collection. My favorite is my 1934 edition of The Mystery Chef's Own Cook Book.
ReplyDelete"Mystery Chef's" sounds like a cook book I would love!
ReplyDeleteI will never get through every recipe! My only goal is to try at least one new recipe from each book. I say "new" because there are some recipes I've been making forever -- like the brownies from one of the Silver Palate books -- so I want to use the book for something different.
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What fun to see your titles. It's like reading a cooking autobiography. Some of those Greek cookbooks look intriguing.
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