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Editor's picks: 10 best cookbooks of all time

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These ultimate five cookbooks including The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook (1999), Moosewood Cookbook (1977), The New York Times Cook Book (1961 and the 2010 update, The Essential New York Times Cook Book, by Amanda Hesser), Mastering the Art of French Cooking (Volume 1, 1961, Volume 2, 1970), and The Joy of Cooking (1975, and 2006 75th anniversary edition) will improve any skill level, while teaching you how to master the art of cooking.

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The Joy of Cooking (1975, and 2006 75th anniversary edition)

Moosewood Cookbook (1977)

The Essential New York Times Cook Book

Mastering the Art of French Cooking (Volume 1, 1961, Volume 2, 1970)

The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook (1999)

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Martha's Entertaining cookbook

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The silver palate cookbook

Essentials of Italian Cooking Marcella Hazan Cookbook

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