How Baking Works

Paula Figoni

I don't know how anyone learns to bake without this book.

The Professional Pastry Chef

Bo Friberg

An essential go-to for the basics.

Family Food

Heston Blumenthal

Larousse Gastronomique

Prosper Montagné

Of course, this is one of the classics

A World in My Kitchen

Peter Gordon

This book woke up my joy for cooking when it came out.

Elizabeth David Classics (Mediterranean Food, French Country Cooking, Summer Cooking)

Elizabeth David

My trusted 'go to' when I need answers.

The French Laundry Cookbook

Thomas Keller

Okay, I rarely cook from it as the recipes take more time than allows a busy mother who runs her own business, but WOW its amazing.

River Cottage Veg Every Day!

Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall

I don't know what it is about this book that makes me go back to it again and again. It's just such a solid go-to book.

Mastering the Art of French Cooking

Simone Beck , Louisette Bertholle and Julia Child

Ad Hoc at Home

Thomas Keller

Brilliant book.