Good beginer books?

[Surfer2]

Hey I am new to this site, but it is really cool how everyone helps people with there cooking questions. As a newbie, I am also a newbie at cooking. Recently forced to fend for myself and not have the comfort of Mom's cooking I need to get up to speed on how to survive. Any recommendations on good beginning cookbooks?

Thanks in advance,

Surf Boy

[Greg]

The Jacques Pepin book, "Cooking with Claudia" has great, simple and easy to prepare recipes. The recipes are from a show he did with his daughter, Claudia. If you ever have a chance to see it (it would probably be reruns), do so; it's hilarious to see the father-daughter interaction, especially when the father is one of the best chefs around.

[m brown]

surf, I gave my brother-in-law Good Housekeeping Cook Book. It is as basic as you can get. If you're looking for a step into professional beginner cooking, Madeline Kamin has a huge book out, she is a goddess. Anne Willen of La Varinne has a great technique book as does Julia Child. the Art of French Cooking, a great one.
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[TheCook12]

Try my cookbook Let The Kids Cook! Even though it is formatted for children, the recipes are more adult oriented: chicken parmesan, paella, etc...

[luellajean]

I love all of Alton Brown's books- and I am hoping and praying for his 27 DVD set for my birthday or christmas or something soon!

[KYHeirloomer]

You still can't beat The Joy of Cooking as a basic primer.

Racheal Ray's books also would fit the bill for you.

[JaniceVeert]

Hi

I think part of the fun of learning to cook is just diving in. You have to start somewhere right?

Aside from that, Jamie Oliver's books are pretty straightforward

J

[skaiwalker]

Im also newbie here. This is awesome forum that everyone help here ASAP. Btw, any e-book i can download for free here?