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Do you have a cookbook recomendation?

Asked by Rememberme (661points) November 13th, 2008

I am looking for a cookbook recommendation. I would like the book to cover at least one for the following topics:
*In season food, local to the southeast region of the US
*Very little processed food, homemade alternatives
*Getting the most bang on your budget. eating frugal but delicious food
*Vegetarian/Vegan items as well as meat options
*Instructions to make butter/cheese. Canning fruit/Vegetables ect.

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AlfredaPrufrock's avatar

If I had to be marooned on a deserted island with only one cookbook, it would be the Joy of Cooking.

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PupnTaco's avatar

Joy of Cooking or the Better Homes and Gardens New Cookbook are great all-around references.

Barring those two, the closest I can come is “Moosewood Restaurant Cook at Home” – vegetarian (with some fish dishes). Recipes can be modified to include meat if you like.

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AlfredaPrufrock's avatar

Moosewood is pretty good, and has been around awhile.

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Sueanne_Tremendous's avatar

I would suggest “The Frugal Gourmet Cooks American”. I believe, if memory serves, that it covers all of your points listed above.

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PupnTaco's avatar

another favorite but might be OOP after his fall from grace. :(

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cooksalot's avatar

The Joy of Cooking or the America’s Test Kitchen Cook Book.

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