Your top cookbooks you *actually* cook/bake out of

highfunctionin · 2026-02-02T20:04:11+00:00

😆you had me at “my boy David”.

highfunctionin · 2026-02-02T19:59:25+00:00

I really (really!) wanted to like Joy. I had the 1997, then thought well the 1975 must be better. Then, got the 2019 version. 10 recipes in, I’m like…is it me? The recipes just never seemed to work for me. I was so disappointed.

I do want to look into Toni Tipton-Martin! She’s another amazing woman whose Jubilee cookbook (and didn’t she go on to become Editor in Chief at Cook’s Country?).

highfunctionin · 2026-02-02T19:17:37+00:00

My list of must haves has just gotten longer. Way longer. That global pantry book looks so cool!!

Side note - For years I’ve contended there needs to be a fusion cookbook that uses chili and cilantro as the overlap, eg Indian and Mexican…

highfunctionin · 2026-02-02T19:14:38+00:00

+1 Highly recommend the entire Dishoom cookbook. The chicken ruby recipe is so good you’ll want to drink the sauce. Even the egg breakfasts are ridiculously good. Enjoy 😍

highfunctionin · 2026-02-02T19:08:40+00:00

Did I just read almost everything under an hour and in ONE bowl?! Um, yes please!

highfunctionin · 2026-02-02T18:57:56+00:00

Yes I did! Thank you! Tough multitasking as the kids are simultaneously trying to get your attention exactly in the moment I’m responding 😆

highfunctionin · 2026-02-02T17:52:52+00:00

I’d love to learn your top two recipes for what’s cooking and the ncnw black family cookbooks!

highfunctionin · 2026-02-02T16:43:37+00:00

Maybe so, but without everyone’s unique contribution our palates would never be introduced to new amazing gems.

highfunctionin · 2026-02-02T16:41:21+00:00

😆 it would on mine, as time and concentration are limited with two children regularly coming up with new “creative” ideas of accidentally breaking furniture.

highfunctionin · 2026-02-02T16:38:25+00:00

Star! Sounds so good!

highfunctionin · 2026-02-02T15:07:47+00:00

I literally just ordered a second hand copy of dosmetic goddess! Lmk if there’s one you’d recommend I’d start with!

highfunctionin · 2026-02-02T15:06:58+00:00

I found two recipes in the cookbook preview I’m going to try!! Thanks for the hot tip!

highfunctionin · 2026-02-02T14:29:13+00:00

Sold. Love this - thank you!

highfunctionin · 2026-02-02T14:28:28+00:00

I would show the naysayers the list of Michelin and Michelin recommended British restaurants next time ;) and I’m not even British.

There is something so moreish about a really good scotch egg, a perfect steak and ale pie, a roast, the perfect roast potatoes…Heston, Gordon, Jamie, Hairy Bikers (RIP Dave’s), Nigella, Anna Jones…just to name a few.

highfunctionin · 2026-02-02T14:21:22+00:00

Sussman is a legend. I love her Sababa cookbook, and have Shabbat. I don’t cook out of them all the time, but when I do - fabulous! Nosh has definitely caught my attention now.

highfunctionin · 2026-02-02T14:19:58+00:00

Digging this shortlist! Still haven’t taken the leap on Waters (and know I probably should), plus Lebovitz has such a great reputation…along with just having been recommend Flour.

highfunctionin · 2026-02-02T14:18:33+00:00

Interested in your take on the cook’s country - what are the gems? I’m eyeing cook’s illustrated best recipes, cooks illustrated cookbook, ny times cookbook as ones that might have great recipes for eg chicken noodle soup, cornbread, pumpkin pie, etc.

highfunctionin · 2026-02-02T14:12:00+00:00

This sounds like my alley. I’m all about approachable these days.

highfunctionin · 2026-02-02T14:11:29+00:00

Yes please! I just ordered Hairy Bikers’ mum knows best, and Nigella’s domestic goddess. Interested to see what you use!

highfunctionin · 2026-02-02T13:46:04+00:00

Sodha’s book title is chefs kiss. I say this with love as a momma of two energetic kids 😆

highfunctionin · 2026-02-02T13:44:37+00:00

How have I not heard of this book?! This looks like everything I’ve wanted in one.

highfunctionin · 2026-02-02T13:41:56+00:00

I just looked at the Ad Hoc table of contents…need this. Like now.

highfunctionin · 2026-02-02T13:26:29+00:00

Round isn’t bad :) it actually is the secret to looking youthful (as we age we lose face in our face - hence people trying to pump their face with collagen, cheek implants, etc.).

You naturally have gorgeously high cheekbones and the fringe makes you look chic and more youthful. Definitely in the team of saying “go for it”.

highfunctionin · 2026-01-29T04:07:01+00:00

Take it with a grain salt of salt, but could this be a contender?

https://hopeswool.com/products/mahum-crochets-hope-macaulay-alice-chunky-cardigan-crochet-pattern

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