There are times in every food junkies' life where one may end up staring forlorn at the cookbook shelf, longing for something new and exciting. Before you bend to impulse buy yet another lackluster book, consider these three unique books that will not disappoint.
For baking aficionados, there is a lot to love about The Hairy Bikers' Big Book of Baking. In it, the Hairy Bikers, popular for their numerous BBC series about food, present their delectable interpretations of authentic European breads, cakes and pastries. Their collection of one-hundred recipes represent the best the Hairy Bikers' found on their five-thousand mile motorcycle trip across Europe. Each recipe is accompanied by a photograph and easy-to-follow instructions.
Self-professed cooking geeks may find themselves unexpectedly enchanted by Heston Blumenthal's Family Food: A New Approach to Cooking. Though designed to reinvigorate the traditional family dinner, Blumenthal delves into recipe science and thoroughly outlines even the simplest recipes, bringing a unique perspective on the processes we often take for granted in the kitchen. He also cites what can go wrong and recommends methods for fixing mishaps, an invaluable element nearly all other cookbooks lack.
Recipe collections are all well and good, but for a completely fresh look at cooking, The Flavour Thesaurus by Niki Segnit examines ninety-nine different ingredients to find innovative approaches to flavor combination. Segnit divides the ingredients by flavor profile, from meaty to fruity, and explores an assortment of possible pairings. Suggestions range from traditional to intriguing, and Segnit offers not only two-hundred recipes but witty insight into the world of food and flavor.
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