These are some of the cookery books that I have used over the years. I have listed them here because I think that the books contain great recipes, wonderful advice and tips or are classic works that show the best elements of cooking and have inspired me in my passion for cooking. You can purchase these via TheLateChef Stores page.
The Leith Series :-
The comprehensive books from Pru Leith and her team at the cookery school.
Cookery Bible
Techniques Bible
Meat Bible
Fish Bible
Baking Bible
I cant recommend these highly enough. They have all the cooking information you need plus useful information about equipment etc.
The Larousse Gastronomique - the encyclopedia of food, wine and cooking. This is a definitive book!
French Provincial Cooking by Elizabeth David. A great read and passionate discourse on food. Has inspired many chefs including Rick Stein. Great book!
Books by Raymond Blanc:-
Blanc Vite
Seasonal Cooking
One of my sources of inspiration. Great chef and a lovely person. Thanks Raymond.
Escoffier - The Complete Guide to the Art of Modern Cookery. Another huge book in everyway. Originally published in the early 20th century but in English in 1979. More detail you could not find.
Bryan Webb's Kitchen - Bryan Webb is a great chef who lives the life of using locally produced ingredients to produce great food.
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