Mastering the Art of French Cooking

Simone Beck , Louisette Bertholle and Julia Child

The Classic Italian Cookbook

Marcella Hazan

James Beard's American Cookery

James Beard

The Cuisines of Mexico

Diana Kennedy

Thai Food

David Thompson

Honey from a Weed

Patience Gray

The Cooking of South West France

Paula Wolfert

The Silver Palate Cookbook

Julee Rosso and Sheila Lukins

An early game-changer of recipes for entertaining

Maida Heatter's Book of Great Desserts

Maida Heatter

The Joy of Cooking

Irma Rombauer and Marion Rombauer Becker

Essential reference guide for standard American dishes.