Anna Francese Gass

We all bow to the throne of JC. Her easy approach to French cooking inspired me to go to culinary school and learn how to cook professionally. I make her Quiche Lorraine monthy!

I love all his books but his Fillet of Sole with Mushroom Sauce reminds me of my training (He is a Dean at International Culinary Center) where I attended. He is a master and a gentleman.

As a cook, it’s a must have. So many amazing recipes, menus, cocktails. You name it, this book has it.

As an Italian, this book speaks to me. I love so many of the recipes and if you want to cook Italian, this book will make you a star. Italian home cooking bible!

First cookbook I was ever given. It’s a first edition, handed down me and although the pages are worn and yellow, I love it.

I love Kenji’s scientific approach to food. As a recipe tester, I love the nitty gritty of what makes a recipe work and why it tastes good. The stove top mac and cheese is a family favorite!

This book is a must have for my holiday cooking baking. I can eat her Gingersnappers by the dozens. Doris is a true cookie expert. The World Peace Cookies could truly solve the world’s problems!

This book is filled with all the dishes you wake up in the middle of the night wanting to eat. I cannot live without her Blueberry pancakes!

I want to curl up by a fire with this book. Jessie shares her love for ephemera and old baking pamphlets that inspired this unique beautiful book. I could eat her Vanilla Yogurt Coffee Cake in one sitting!

Her traditional, all butter dough is perfection. And, the photography by Andrew Scrivani is simply stunning. I want pie!