James Beard Foundation 20 Essential Cookbooks (21 books)

The 20 essential cookbooks, according to the James Beard Foundation: http://www.jamesbeard.org/sites/defau...

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1	Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking by Marcella Hazan 4.07 avg rating — 25,942 ratings score: 494, and 5 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
2	Mastering the Art of French Cooking: Vol. 1 by Julia Child 4.39 avg rating — 1,816 ratings score: 385, and 4 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
3	James Beard's American Cookery by James Beard 4.22 avg rating — 1,697 ratings score: 295, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
4	How to Cook Everything: Simple Recipes for Great Food by Mark Bittman (Goodreads Author) really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 102,174 ratings score: 293, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
5	The Joy of Cooking by Irma S. Rombauer 4.13 avg rating — 198,854 ratings score: 286, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
6	Vegetarian Cooking for Everyone by Deborah Madison 3.83 avg rating — 17,473 ratings score: 276, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
7	Better Homes and Gardens New Cook Book by Better Homes and Gardens 4.15 avg rating — 139,883 ratings score: 197, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
8	Jacques Pépin's Complete Techniques: Featuring More Than 1,000 Cooking Methods and Recipes, in Thousands of Step-by-Step Photographs by Jacques Pépin 4.40 avg rating — 1,823 ratings score: 193, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
9	The King Arthur Flour Baker's Companion: The All-Purpose Baking Cookbook by King Arthur Baking Company (Editor) 4.29 avg rating — 7,244 ratings score: 190, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
10	The Way to Cook by Julia Child 4.32 avg rating — 14,591 ratings score: 181, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
11	The Silver Palate Cookbook by Julee Rosso really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 23,168 ratings score: 177, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
12	Clean Eating Diet: Eat. Nourish. Glow: Amazingly 57 Delicious Recipes to Jump Start Your Weight Loss by Doctor Tim (Goodreads Author) 2.82 avg rating — 17 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
13	Authentic Mexican: Regional Cooking from the Heart of Mexico by Rick Bayless 4.20 avg rating — 1,849 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
14	Classic Indian Cooking: Master Moghul Cuisine with Simple Techniques, Essential Spices, and Traditional Recipes by Julie Sahni 4.20 avg rating — 1,188 ratings score: 97, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
15	Maida Heatter's Book of Great Desserts by Maida Heatter 4.43 avg rating — 217 ratings score: 91, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
16	Martha Stewart's Hors D'Oeuvres Handbook by Martha Stewart 3.94 avg rating — 3,017 ratings score: 90, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
17	The Modern Art of Chinese Cooking by Barbara Tropp 4.36 avg rating — 74 ratings score: 88, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
18	The New Food Lover's Companion: (Delicious Comforting Recipes and Full Menu Planning Cookbook, Valentine's Day Gift for Foodies) by Sharon Tyler Herbst 4.35 avg rating — 2,742 ratings score: 87, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
19	The Oxford Companion to Wine by Jancis Robinson (Editor) 4.52 avg rating — 709 ratings score: 86, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
20	Rick Stein's Complete Seafood: A Step-by-Step Reference by Rick Stein 4.11 avg rating — 46 ratings score: 85, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
21	The Thrill of the Grill: Techniques, Recipes, & Down-Home Barbecue by Chris Schlesinger 4.21 avg rating — 90 ratings score: 83, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars