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You may want to check out the following Cookbooks: Mastering the Art of French Cooking by Julia The Balthazar Cookbook by Keith McNally - This is from the Restaurant in NYC. I love the forward and Introduction of the book. It gives you a great appreciation for how this successful restaurant came about as well as how it is run. The recipes are fabulous. Bouchon by Thomas Keller - Fabulous forward about Bistro cooking. Keller covers everything from Rilettes, Quiche, Lamb stew, to crepes, Chocolate Bouchons. The Recipes are fabulous . If you do find this book, try the Duck Confit with brussel sprouts and mustard sauce! Loved this dish! Le Bec-Fin Recipes by Georges Perrier Le Cordon Bleu at Home - "Learn Classic French Cuisine from the world's most famous Cooking School". A Complete course in more than 300 Recipes. Jacques Pepin Cookbooks. That's all I can think of...... for now! LOL!

Hi! I am new to Egullet and this is my first response! Favorite ----------- Ina Garten Lidia Bastianich (Love her show, cookbooks and restaurant) Julia Child Nigella Lawson Michael Chiarello (Prior to Fine Living) Bobby Flay Cookbooks only David Rosengarten Anthony Bourdain Jacques Pepin Thomas Keller Least Favorite --------------- Emeril THE NEELYS (Watched 2 minutes and had to turn the channel) Rachel Ray Can't watch any of the New Food Network Stars! Paula Deen (Seems like a nice lady but feel my arteries hardening every time I watch her show)