I approach cooking like I do school -- a balance between the book and real life experience. Here are the cookbooks I've found formitive in my culinary evolution.
Dr. BBQ's Big Time BBQ Book
Barefoot Contessa: Parties
Barefoot Contessa: Family Style
Barefoot Contessa: Back To Basics
Complete Techniques by Jacques Pepin
Molto Italiano by Mario Batali
Traditional Irish Cooking
The Medieval Cookbook
Summer Shack Cookbook by Jasper White
Barefoot In Paris by Ina Garten
The Barefoot Contessa by Ina Garten
Zuni Cafe Cookbook
