I know what you’re thinking: Another cookbook? Hasn’t everything been cooked and booked by now?

Trust me, I’ve thought the same thing while browsing the new cookbooks on Amazon or in the local bookstore. With the explosion of celebrity chefs and food blogs, cookbooks seem to be a dime a dozen. (If only they were that cheap!)

The shocking thing about all of these cookbooks is that most of them are surprisingly good. The authors spend a huge amount of time developing recipes, taking photographs, and writing useful descriptions. Flip to any page in any number of cookbooks, and you’ll find a recipe that you can successfully follow to make a great dish. I have dozens and dozens of cookbooks on my shelves that are filled with good recipes.