The What’s Cookin’? Something Good newsletter has a cookbook recommendation every month. I thought I might archive the cookbooks here for you, so you don’t have to go hunting the newsletters for them.
Books by Adrienne Boswell and The Good Plate
*Talking Turkey
This is the latest and greatest print edition of Talking Turkey.
Like its predecessor, this book also has charts that tell you how long it’s going to take to defrost a frozen turkey, safe ways to do it, whether or not to stuff the turkey and a lot of other useful information.
This edition also has our favorite methods for cooking the bird, including deboning and spatchcocking. There are also some of our favorite recipes for stuffing, side dishes, appetizers, and desserts.
So, sit down in a comfortable place and plan to use our plan for a perfect meal. Feel free to mark it up, it’s yours!
Talking Turkey eBook
Talking Turkey is an e-book that came out in 2021. It explains safe methods of defrosting, how many pounds of turkey you need, and how long to cook it.
Take it in the kitchen with you on your book reader.
The Good Plate – Wings
The Good Plate Wings cookbook was a starter book e-book and is available at Barnes and Noble and other fine booksellers.
Books We Recommend
I may get a little compensation if you buy one of these books.
*The Mafia Cookbook
I didn’t come up with the Pasta Fagioli Soup myself. I adapted it from *The Mafia Cookbook by Joe Dogs. It’s a little book full of interesting stories and delicious recipes.
*The Art of Pie
If you have ever been pie-challenged, this book is for you. Make this book your “Pie Bible.” For experienced and novice bakers alike, you can’t get better than *The Art of Pie.
Food 52 Genius Recipes
When I want to find a good recipe I haven’t tried, I usually look to the Food 52 Genius Recipes. There is great stuff in here for the novice to the experienced cook. It’s available in hardcover or eBook. Enjoy!
The Art of Mexican Cooking
Diana Kennedy is the quintessential author of cookbooks for Mexican cuisine. After 9 books, at 97 years old, she still cooks in her kitchen in Michoacán. Want good guacamole? Look here. Ole!
*Home Preserving
*Home Preserving can be so much fun and is quite rewarding. Not only that, but you also save money and know exactly what’s going into your food. It’s wonderful to pick out a jar of a summer favorite in the middle of the cold winter.
*The Way to Cook
Julia Child’s birthday is on August 15th. Make something to celebrate this master chef’s birthday. Julia Child started teaching home cooks *The Way to Cook on television on Boston’s PBS station and has inspired chefs, books, movies, and even Saturday Night Live!
*Golden Girls Cookbook
I couldn’t wait for this *The Golden Girl Cookbook to come out! I’ve already pre-ordered mine, and I’m glad I did. I am looking forward to making some of Sophia’s wonderful Italian dishes – and some of that cheesecake the girls were always sitting around eating.
*Harry Potter Spellbook
It might not have traditional recipes, but it is the unofficial *Harry Potter Spellbook. I do believe that if you truly want something, you can make it happen. Realize there is a lot of power in your words. Be careful what you wish for.