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in response to Rachel Hellesto

Okay I have an extensive cookbook collection, but I know there are some great ones out there I don't have and my birthday is coming up... What is your FAVORITE cookbook or baking book to COOK FROM? honorable mentions for ones that inspire you are welcome too, but if you don't cook from it please specify ;) Extra special bonus if they are from small publishers, self published, or from lesser known chefs!

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Seems obvious to rec this classic and awks since she’s on RL, but this book changed how I think about food, troubleshoot/amend what I’m cooking and many recipes have become go-tos in our family. We have the slaw all the time and the buttermilk roasted chicken taught me that I can roast a chicken!

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Sandy Caribou

@salad_valetSep 3, 2026

Co-signing! I thought i knew how to cook before getting this book, but it changed my whole approach—especially when it comes to freestyling, making substitutions, and trusting my gut. We love you, Samin!!

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