/r/cookbooks

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A description of cookbooks, new and old.

Welcome to /r/cookbooks! This is a subreddit for discussing cookbooks, both old and new. We hope to create a forum where people can openly share their latest reads, ask for recommendations, share recipe results, and overall have fun!

In order to do that, there are a few ground rules:

Subreddit Rules:

  1. No self-promotion! This means no posting links to your own blog, your own book, your town’s collaborative cookbook, etc. Yes, this even stands for people like /u/_gordon_ramsay. If you had a part in its creation, you may not make a post about it. There will be a weekly Saturday thread for these posts. Any questions about what may be considered ‘self-promotion’ may be directed to the moderators or admins. A first violation will result in a warning, a second will result in a temporary ban, a third a permanent ban.

  2. No ‘best of’ lists are allowed. If you find one you would like to contribute, feel free to message it to the moderators and we will add it to the ongoing wiki list of ‘best of’ posts for the current year. This is to keep the subreddit from being clogged with such posts.

  3. Cookbooks that are being discussed must be tied to a commercially-available book that someone can easily (within reason) purchase and hold in their hands. This means books available through Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Walmart, Waterstones, etc. E-Books cannot be included. The only exception to this rule is vintage books, which are not widely available for obvious reasons.

  4. Recipe reviews are allowed but, again, they must be reviews of a recipe made from a book that falls under rule 3, and make sure to state what book it’s from and the author.

  5. No affiliate links. You may link to Amazon and such, but if a purchase from the link makes you money, it’s not allowed.

If you have any suggestions, questions, or need help with anything, please feel free to contact the mods!

Related subreddits: * food * recipes * cooking * baking

/r/cookbooks

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FREE PDF | Chinese cook book by Vernon Galster

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2024/09/04
21:54 UTC

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In search of: pretzel cookbooks

I'm looking for cookbooks about pretzels OR a cookbook with a pretzel recipe you endorse

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2024/09/03
22:02 UTC

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I published a cookbook. Now what?

The title is pretty much it. I've self-published a cookbook that's available on Amazon. Now I need ideas to promote it. I don't have a blog or much of a social media presence. I'm also new to posting on Reddit, so I hope I'm doing this right. Any ideas would be appreciated.

25 Comments
2024/09/03
16:07 UTC

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New Oxo Cookbook?

Hi

Does anyone have a copy of The New Oxo Cookbook

ISBN 9780859418737

I can't find mine and really want to cook a particular recipe from it.

Thanks Steve

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2024/09/01
17:38 UTC

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Mexican sweetbread

Does anybody have any recommendations for a good Mexican sweetbread book? I’d love to start learning how to make Mexican sweetbread and would love to hear if anybody has any experience with any books or recipes that turned out well.

4 Comments
2024/08/29
19:38 UTC

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Cookbook survey

Hello,

We are Julia and Anne. For our final project of school we are going to write a cookbook. It would be great if you could fill in this survey and help us out. Thanks!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfW0duFcGgaMY7BXBBXt1X__5aRSj0RIuYo8nV4cKo6WamTRw/viewform?usp=sf_link

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2024/08/29
06:37 UTC

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The key to Chinese cooking equivalent in Korean or Japanese cuisine

“The key to Chinese cooking” by Irene kuo is one of the best Chinese cookbooks, what is one of the greatest cookbooks for Korean cuisine? Or Japanese cuisine?

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2024/08/26
19:05 UTC

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About Community Cookbook Making

Hi!

I'm part of a project where we invite refugees and migrants to cook and dine together. And I was invited to help in making the cookbook. While browsing and researching, I chanced upon a term called "community cookbooks" --- I knew of these but I never knew they were called such until now. I will be meeting with the project leader this week to discuss.

Here are my questions for anyone and everyone who has experience building community cookbooks:

  • How did you all start with building it?
  • Were you all considering a certain aesthetic or colour palette?
  • For photography, did you all opt to do all photos or just illustrations and why?
  • How did you all divide the book into? I'm thinking of dividing the books into cuisines, but I am not sure if that's a good idea...

If you all have any examples of your own community cookbooks, please feel free to show them! I need some inspiration.

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2024/08/13
14:38 UTC

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Cooktok gone rouge

So the trend has begun for major Cooktoker’s to abandon the “Found” publisher. Several are offering or will soon offer their own printed cookbooks through vendors such as Amazon. Rather than the one typically linked on TikTok. What are your thoughts? I just noticed Your Barefoot Neighbors newest book is over $43! The other publication was around $30. Are you willing to pay that much?! Is it worth it? Are fans that loyal? Truly wondering if it’s worth the price difference.

6 Comments
2024/08/13
01:57 UTC

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Martha Stewart Cookbook Collected Recipes for Every Day 1995

I’m new here but on a desperate search for the cookbook for my mother! I may have accidentally tossed hers out while cleaning up n she definitely hasn’t forgetting about it. The IBSN is 0517703351. If anyone’s able to find a PDF or Epub version that would be amazing! Ty!

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2024/08/08
04:00 UTC

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Croatian cookbook recommendations

I have been reading and cooking through a lot of cookbooks recently and I feel like I have been connecting with a lot of cultures through it. So I wanted to ask if there was any good authentic Croatian cookbooks anyone could recommend to me. The girl I love more than anything in the world's family is Croatian so I would like to connect with her and them more. (If there are any other books you think anyone who likes cooking should read I would love to hear those recommendations too.) Thank you

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2024/08/08
03:11 UTC

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Recommendations on cookbooks covering obscure/indigenous recipes from different parts of the world?

I was wondering if you guys know of books that feature foods that are specifically not well known in popular media - particularly known to subsets of people from specific cultures? I am also interested in finding books that have a emphasis on indigenous cooking methods and recipes. I am looking for a broad range - but specific regions (like South East Asia) also work!

9 Comments
2024/07/19
23:31 UTC

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Best cookbook purchase

In the last three years what is the best cookbook that you have purchased? I’m going to exclude Salt,fat,acid heat and Food lab. Those are two that get mentioned a ton. I’m curious what everyone favorite is.

12 Comments
2024/07/19
20:30 UTC

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Multi-national Mediterranean

I'm looking for some book recommendations that broadly approach the cuisine of the Mediterranean /Adriatic / N Africa area. Not just an Italian or Greek cookbook, but one that touches on southern Spain and France, Catalonia, Sicily, Albania, Croatia, Tunisia, Morocco, Turkey and the coastal Middle East, etc.

5 Comments
2024/07/16
14:54 UTC

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ISO 4 Seasons at Table No 5!

My white whale. I’ve been searching for this out of print book for a while now. I’ve check all of the online retailers as well as the local legends here in NYC. If anyone has the book please speak up! & if anyone is willing to part with their copy shoot me a dm. I just need to know it exists at this point. TIA!

6 Comments
2024/07/10
19:48 UTC

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Spicy Lemony Roasted Tomato Pasta

Please help me get the Chrissy Tiegan “Spicy Lemony Roasted Tomato Pasta” this has been a staple in my familys menu and suddenly you have to pay for the recipe 😢

8 Comments
2024/07/07
22:14 UTC

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The 2nd Unofficial Legend of Zelda Cookbook

I personally own the first one that came out 5 years ago and the recipes have been fun and well-themed. It includes even menus for a fully themed dinner. It is also nice to have the digital copy for shopping. I can't wait for this!

The 2nd Unofficial Legend of Zelda Cookbook, via @Kickstarter https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/aimeewoodworks/the-2nd-unofficial-legend-of-zelda-cookbook?ref=android_project_share

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2024/07/06
06:06 UTC

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Recommendations for Singaporean Cookbooks?

Been really getting into the style of cooking (making bakwan kepiting tonight) but I am hoping to find either authors worth looking into, specific books or resources.

There's a new book, AGAK AGAK by Shu Han Lee, that will be released July 4th that looks interesting too.

Thanks in advance,

10 Comments
2024/06/30
16:49 UTC

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Seeking rec for Mesoamerican and/or Latin American cookbooks that lean toward gluten-free

Hi: A family member has recently grown gluten intolerant. Seeking a nice collection of authentic recipes that are gluten free by design, rather than adaptations /substitutions. We have made arepas and switched to corn tortillas, easy enough, but I’m wondering if anyone can recommend a lovely cookbook that kind of puts it all in one place. Thanks!

7 Comments
2024/06/26
11:57 UTC

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2024/06/25
08:04 UTC

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Need help finding an old cookbook from the late 70s or early 80s

Long story short, my Dad gave my Mom a cookbook as a present in either 1980 or earlier in the late 70s, and I'm trying to find it again. The cookbooks name, as best as my Dad could remember, was Polly's Picture Cookbook. The name Polly could be wrong that's just what he remembers. Also the cover of the book was blue.

There were barely any instructions just pictures. Like one page would have a picture of a measuring cup, the next page would be milk, ect..

The joke was my mom wasn't a good cook at the time. My dad is a good cook and he was teaching her at the time, but he got the book as a joke. It's the one time she ever slapped him. He admits he deserved it.

Anyway, any ideas on this books identity are greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

14 Comments
2024/06/25
01:43 UTC

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Definitive cookbooks on cured salmon?

Hey gang. I’m looking for any cookbooks or resources that cover curing fish like gravlox in as much detail as possible. The more technical the better. Any real masters you can suggest?

A friend put me on to The Whole Fish Cookbook by Josh Niland which has been great. Also Smoking, Curing & Drying Meat & Fish by Turan T. Turan which I’m just getting into.

Thanks 🙏

2 Comments
2024/06/06
16:39 UTC

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Veggie cookbooks recs pls🙏

OK so, I've been vegetarian for 11 years and I absolutely love cooking. I only have 2 books in my collection japaneasy and salt, fat, acid, heat. I love reading cookbooks for the theory behind food making and Loved salt fat acid heat for it's amazing explanations. I've been told that the flavour Bible is a must read next, but I can't get into it-I need aesthetically pleasing, preferably illustrated rather than ones with photos (I find them terribly intimidating, like my food's supposed to copy them) that focus on vegetables and mostly vegetarian dishes, that are as immersion as salt fat acid heat. Thank you!

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2024/06/02
22:22 UTC

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Family cookbook

I need a new cook book but I’m lost! What’s the best one you guys have bought for family cooking ( I have a 2 year old who does eat well but obviously not too spicy) . Uk preferably. Thank you

2 Comments
2024/05/24
21:23 UTC

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Bake by Melissa cookbook: anyone made any recipes?

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2024/05/20
23:27 UTC

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Best websites to make + print cookbooks

Hey! Don’t know if this is the right sub for this but I’m looking to make a family cookbook and am looking for advice/resources!

My family is big on “no measuring” cooking so any advice on how to measure that accurately to recreate would be ideal.

Also looking for a good website to create and print multiple copies of the book once completed. Thanks in advance 🤍

3 Comments
2024/05/20
22:58 UTC

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Recommend Me Some Healthy Microwave Books

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2024/05/20
09:22 UTC

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1976 Congressional Club Cookbook

I finished scanning the entire 700+ pages. And uploaded it to archive.org

After reviewing the sub rules, I wonder if sharing a copyrighted book for download is allowed. I am not subscribed here as this is likely a one-time deal for me. I just like to save stuff to e-book and would like to share. I will amend or delete this post accordingly.

https://ibb.co/NnThxQf (Cover photo on image hosting site) This sub doesn't allow me to add pictures.

EDIT: Downloadable PDF is available (740 pages), or page(s) of your choosing. I didn't include direct link as I don't see any other links for entire cookbooks. Don' know if it's allowed. Just go to archive.org and search for the book in the title.

2 Comments
2024/05/17
18:03 UTC

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