Favorite non-GF cookbooks?

[cruelshoes]

I think I have enough GF cookbooks to keep me happy for a while. I am wondering what some of your favorite non-GF cookbooks are. My favorite is my Better Homes and Gardens cookbook (the one with the red and white looseleaf binder).



Al and I both got them as wedding gifts, and so did my mom. She still uses the copy she got in 1965! I think every cook should have one of these.

What are your favorite non-GF cookbooks? What ones do you like to use for reference,and what ones do you have the best luck converting recipes from?
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Daughters have negative bloodwork - so far!

A woman is like a tea bag-you never know how strong she is until she gets in hot water. - Eleanor Roosevelt

[The Edifying Conscience]

I guess my favorite and most frequently used cookbook would by Joy of Cooking. I got my own copy as a high school graduation gift many years ago and it was the only cookbook I had while in college. I never lived in campus housing so I was responsible for all of my meals as result the pages are well splattered and worn. While I don't cook from it very frequently anymore I do use it as a reference and sometimes find myself reading it just for fun. If you ever need a method for preparing raccoon or squirrel there's one in that book.

I guess the 'cookbook' I use the most now, is epicurious.com or CI or Fine Cooking magazines...if you will.

[forinajoy]

I also have a BH&G red and white checked cookbook that I got as a wedding present....It is the most basic cookbook out there and I agree that everyone should have one in their collection.... I still use it!

Two of my favorite cookbooks are "The Eyes of Texas Cookbook" and "Lone Star Legacy"....what can I say, I am a Texas girl through and through and like southern cooking...I just purchased a new cookbook this weekend called "The Weight Watchers, New Complete Cookbook". It looks pretty good....my oldest daughter has started weight watchers recently.

I am kind of a cookbook nut...I like to look at good cookbooks and read them just for fun...(I know that I am a freak )
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Connie, mom to Ina, 13 y/o with CD

[StaceyMac]

I also have a BH & G red and white checked cookbook that my mom has had since I was a baby. Of course that only makes it about 21 years old, but it works absolutely wonderful. The recipes are easy to convert to GF and to be completely honest, I would rather convert a good old recipe than use a new GF one. The oldies are awesome!
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[aklap]

[GFPolarBear]

[aklap]

Hey Bear, let us know what they are, maybe we can help. There's TONS of GF baking talent here!!!
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Al

“We cannot all do great things, but we can do small things with great love.” Mother Teresa

[mrsppmrxky]

I vote for the Red Checker Board cookbook as well. Mine is well worn and 28 yrs old.
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[Fidissimus]

I've really been enjoying the little magazine Everyday Food. I think it's put out by Martha Jailbird Stewart. Still the recipes use a lot of whole foods and or can easily be converted to GF. But the best thing is most recipes take 15 - 30 minutes to prep which is great when you don't get home from work till 6 pm and have a toddler bedtime routine to go through. Not a lot of time for cooking, but these make great wholesome meals and are easy to do and keeps me out of the cereal box at night.
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Cheers!
Jenn

GF BD: Feb. 2001
Free of wheat, barley, rye, oats, rice, dairy, eggs, almonds, pineapple and brewers yeast.
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