Description :

9 cookbooks - all in great shape from various sources:

Cook's Illustrated BEST 30 MINUTE RECIPE (2007) Hardcover. From the folks who produce America's Test Kitchen, terrific simple recipes that come together quickly yet look fantastic and taste even better. A workhorse in the busy cook's kitchen.

Jim Lahey MY BREAD - THE REVOLUTIONARY NO-WORK, NO-KNEAD METHOD (2009) Hardcover. Great introduction to Lahey's no-knead method of artisan breadmaking (client used to live near Lahey's Sullivan Street Bakery in NYC and attests to the quality of his bread production). 

Yang Hong's THE WOK BIBLE (2023) Softcover. Generalist Asian cookbook focusing on woks and cooking methods specific to them. 

Williams-Sonoma Best of Kitchen Library - BAKING (2005) Hardcover. From quick breads to elegant cakes, this book covers it all.

Murdoch Books THE ESSENTIAL ASIAN COOKBOOK (1997) Hardcover. Wonderful reference & recipe cookbook for all Asian cuisines - divided by country with great explanations of ingredients & recipe variations. For the beginner and expert alike.

Cook's Country - BEST POTLUCK RECIPES (2010) Spiral bound hardcover. Really wide range of recipes for special get-togethers or large crowds - recipes can be easily expanded and many don't require special handling like refrigeration or can be cooked beforehand. 

Land O' Lakes - COOKIE COLLECTION (1990) Spiral bound softcover. Lots of cookies for different tastes - formal decorated holiday shapes to bar cookies for a crowd. All made with butter, of course!

Kraft - SIMPLE DESSERTS MADE SPECIAL WITH COOL WHIP (1994) Hardcover. Terrific desserts for holidays and special days like birthdays; all based on Cool Whip with a real nostalgic feel to the recipes - seen any Parkay Margarine in the stores lately?

Kraft - PHILADELPHIA CREAM CHEESE COOKBOOK (1988)  Hardcover. All recipes made with cream cheese as the secret ingredient - cheesecakes all the way to fruit pizza!