swap_horiz Tartine Bread Alternatives

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The Food Lab

The Food Lab by Kenji López-Alt is a cookbook that explores cooking through the lens of food science. It details the 'wh...

Modern Technique American Science

9.5 Brilliant

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Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking

Marcella Hazan’s *Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking* provides a deeply rooted understanding of fundamental Italian c...

Italian Classic Foundational Authentic

9.5 Brilliant

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Modernist Cuisine

Modernist Cuisine is a comprehensive cookbook exploring culinary techniques through the lens of food science. Written by...

Technique Science Reference Molecular

9.5 Brilliant

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Mastering the Art of French Cooking

Influential French cuisine cookbook by Julia Child, Simone Beck, and Louisette Bertholle, published in 1961, introducing...

Classic Technique French Foundational

9.4 Excellent

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elBulli 2005-2011

This encyclopedia by chef Ferran Adrià documents every recipe served at his legendary molecular gastronomy restaurant el...

Spanish Avant Garde Fine Dining Molecular

9.4 Excellent

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Larousse Gastronomique

Larousse Gastronomique is an encyclopedic reference book originally published in 1938 that serves as a definitive guide...

Professional Classic French Reference

9.3 Excellent

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Modernist Bread

Modernist Bread is a 2017 comprehensive, multi-volume encyclopedia by Nathan Myhrvold that explores the science, history...

Technique Comprehensive Science Bread

9.1 Excellent

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The Perfect Scoop

2007 cookbook by American food writer David Lebovitz covering ice cream and frozen dessert recipes with techniques and v...

Baking Dessert Frozen Ice Cream

8.9 Great

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The Smitten Kitchen Cookbook

Debut cookbook by food blogger Deb Perelman, published in 2012, collecting approachable recipes from her popular Smitten...

Modern American Home Cooking Baking

8.8 Great

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The Elements of Pizza

2016 cookbook by Portland baker Ken Forkish breaking down the fundamentals of pizza-making, from dough through toppings.

Technique Artisan Baking Pizza

8.7 Great

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Bouchon Bakery

Bouchon Bakery is a 2012 cookbook by chef Thomas Keller and Sébastien Rouxel, featuring recipes from their acclaimed Ame...

French Thomas Keller Restaurant Baking

8.7 Great

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Pure Dessert

Written by pastry chef Alice Medrich, this 2007 cookbook focuses on creating elegant desserts using pure, whole ingredie...

Simple Baking Dessert Alice Medrich

8.7 Great

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Tartine Book No. 3

2013 cookbook by San Francisco baker Chad Robertson exploring ancient grain and whole-grain bread baking techniques.

Artisan Sourdough Ancient Grains Bread

8.6 Great

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How to Be a Domestic Goddess

Baking cookbook by Nigella Lawson, published in 2000, encouraging relaxed home baking with approachable recipes that bec...

Comfort British Baking Dessert

8.5 Great

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Alice Medrich's Bittersweet

This 2003 dessert cookbook by Alice Medrich explores the nuances of chocolate and cacao percentages through innovative r...

Technique Chocolate Baking Dessert

8.5 Great

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Ready for Dessert

2010 cookbook by American pastry chef David Lebovitz collecting his favorite dessert recipes from years in professional...

Baking Dessert Sweet French Inspired

8.4 Great

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Sweet

Dessert cookbook by Yotam Ottolenghi and Helen Goh, published in 2017, collecting baking and pastry recipes with Ottolen...

Modern Baking Dessert Middle Eastern

8.3 Great

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A Homemade Life

Written by Molly Wizenberg, this 2009 culinary memoir intertwines personal essays about family, love, and travel with re...

American Home Cooking Baking Memoir

8.0 Great

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Tartine All Day

2017 cookbook by Tartine Bakery co-founder Elisabeth Prueitt offering recipes for everyday cooking and gluten-free bakin...

Everyday Tartine Baking All Purpose

7.8 Good

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Baking at République

Pastry chef Margarita Manzke shares recipes and techniques behind the baked goods of her renowned Los Angeles restaurant...

French Restaurant Baking Pastry

7.8 Good