It was a tough decision choosing the 40 best cookbooks of all time and there was some heated debate over some of the entries. However, we are absolutely certain that a chef with these 40 books to call on would be able to make amazing meals for their family every single day cookbook easy recipes their lives. These are definitive texts that make cooking a joy and meal times incredible. They are presented in no particular order because they’re all awesome.

This is a super book that probably doesn’t get the attention it deserves here in the U. If you want to cook amazing Thai food, and you should, this is the ultimate guide to everything in Thai cookery. We also recommend his Thai Street Food book if you love this one. David has been featured in the New York Times and numerous other respected publications. Check out Thai Food by David Thompson online.

2,000 recipes isn’t quite everything but it’s a step in the right direction. Mark Bittman’s all about making cooking simple and we love his approach. If you need more encouragment read the review on the Kitchn site. Check out How To Cook Everything by Mark Bittman online. The Joy Of Cooking by Irma S Rombauer at al.

Three authors and it’s been in print since 1930! It’s fair to say that The Joy of Cooking’s longevity is all because of its complete love of food. It currently contains 4,000 recipes and over 500 brand new recipes for the latest edition! You simply can’t go wrong with the latest edition of The Joy of Cooking. With tons of new information — there’s a chapter on fermentation, much-expanded food safety knowledge, tips on how to streamline cooking and economize, instructions on making stock and other dishes in the Instant Pot, and much more — the newest edition will give both beginning and experienced cooks a great deal to work with. Chicago Tribune Check out The Joy Of Cooking by Irma S Rombauer at al. 120 recipes of exceptionally interesting food.