By James Beard

Along with classics like Joy of Cooking and Julia Child’s Mastering the Art of French Cooking , The James Beard Cookbook is a must-have for serious home cooks who want to learn how to do everything from making deviled pork chops to properly boiling an egg. First published more than 50 years ago and hailed as “one of the best basic cookbooks in America,” by The New York Times, this is one of the best cookbooks for beginners and expert chefs alike.