Essential Cookbooks: The CODES List (2025)

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100 Afternoon Sweets: With Snacking Cakes, Brownies, Blondies, and More (100 Baking Recipes for Every Kitchen)
100 Afternoon Sweets: With Snacking Cakes, Brownies, Blondies, and More (100 Baking Recipes for Every Kitchen) 4.45 avg rating — 165 ratings
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Baking in the American South: 200 Recipes and Their Untold Stories (A Definitive Guide to Southern Baking) - Enjoy Fresh Homemade Baked Goods
Baking in the American South: 200 Recipes and Their Untold Stories (A Definitive Guide to Southern Baking) - Enjoy Fresh Homemade Baked Goods
by: Anne Byrn
4.39 avg rating — 202 ratings
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The King Arthur Baking Company Big Book of Bread: 125+ Recipes for Every Baker (A Cookbook)
The King Arthur Baking Company Big Book of Bread: 125+ Recipes for Every Baker (A Cookbook) 4.61 avg rating — 224 ratings
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Bodega Bakes: Recipes for Sweets and Treats Inspired by My Corner Store
Bodega Bakes: Recipes for Sweets and Treats Inspired by My Corner Store 4.16 avg rating — 101 ratings
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Chocolate Lover: A Baking Book―Decadent Treats
Chocolate Lover: A Baking Book―Decadent Treats 4.79 avg rating — 42 ratings
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The Food Book: The Stories, Science, and History of What We Eat, New Edition (DK Nature Books)
The Food Book: The Stories, Science, and History of What We Eat, New Edition (DK Nature Books) 3.86 avg rating — 21 ratings
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Hot Sheet: Sweet and Savory Sheet Pan Recipes for Every Day and Celebrations―Elevate Your Weeknight Meals with Sheet Pan Cooking
Hot Sheet: Sweet and Savory Sheet Pan Recipes for Every Day and Celebrations―Elevate Your Weeknight Meals with Sheet Pan Cooking 3.54 avg rating — 147 ratings
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Italian Snacking: Sweet and Savory Recipes for Every Hour of the Day - A Cookbook
Italian Snacking: Sweet and Savory Recipes for Every Hour of the Day - A Cookbook 4.11 avg rating — 55 ratings
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Mastering the Art of Plant-Based Cooking: Vegan Recipes, Tips, and Techniques
Mastering the Art of Plant-Based Cooking: Vegan Recipes, Tips, and Techniques
by: Joe Yonan
4.16 avg rating — 68 ratings
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Salty, Cheesy, Herby, Crispy Snackable Bakes: 100 Easy-Peasy, Savory Recipes for 24/7 Deliciousness
Salty, Cheesy, Herby, Crispy Snackable Bakes: 100 Easy-Peasy, Savory Recipes for 24/7 Deliciousness 3.97 avg rating — 118 ratings
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What to Cook When You Don't Feel Like Cooking - A Cookbook
What to Cook When You Don't Feel Like Cooking - A Cookbook 4.16 avg rating — 668 ratings
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Zoë Bakes Cookies: Everything You Need to Know to Make Your Favorite Cookies and Bars [A Baking Book]
Zoë Bakes Cookies: Everything You Need to Know to Make Your Favorite Cookies and Bars [A Baking Book] 4.24 avg rating — 211 ratings