i'm planning to give a friend a cookbook as a gift since she recently began cooking.

any suggestions for something basic and quick. any cuisine will do although i think she'll want to cook more asian meals.

also, what's your favorite cookbook?

 

if she is single or generally cooks for 2 there are good cookbooks tailored for folks like that.

 

"My Favourite Indian Restaurant Curries" by Pat Chapman is excellent if you like Indian food

 

"I'm just here for the Food" Alton brown. Not only does it have good recipies, but he tells you WHY we do certain things.

 

my mom bought me "the can opener gourmet" for channukah. very simple recipies!

 

"terrific Pacific Cookbook" - great recipies from around the pacific rim. Haven't missed with one yet!

 

The Joy of Cooking

 

No Red Meat. Even if you DO eat red meat, it's an excellent, simple cookbook with great recipes.

 

I have to agree. This book is basically the bible of cooking. A great starter book that she will use forever.

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Colin
[B]"I'm just here for the Food" Alton brown.