Fiona Burrell

Cookery in Colour: A Picture Encyclopedia for Every Occasion

Marguerite Patten

This was the first cookbook I owned and was given to me for my 14th birthday. I cooked from it from cover to cover!

David Foskett , Victor Ceserani and Ronald Kinton

This was my (and every other catering student)textbook when I was at College. I still occasionally look things up in it

Diana Henry

I could have chosen any of Diana's books. She is a gifted writer and this book is wonderful if you are interested in preserving

Yotam Ottolenghi

A great book with wonderful flavours contained within!

Skye Gyngell

This is a beautiful book which takes you through the seasons

Claudia Roden

This is a book about the flavours of Morocco, Turkey and Lebanon. Claudia Roden writes beautifully about the countries and the recipes.

Simon Hopkinson and Lindsey Bareham

As well as having good recipes this book is a good read.

Richard Bertinet

A great book for bread recipes that are simply written and easy to follow.

Jane Grigson

Fascinating book with recipes and their historical context.

Elizabeth David

Half reference and half recipe book it is a classic and beautifully written book