Alright, next in line on your shelf... the "Cook's Bible"...Your mother and grandmother probably learned to cook from this classic. An absolute must-have for any kitchen.  Interesting reading in general, it will painlessly turn you into an accomplished chef. A soulfood cookbooks review.

  "Better Homes & Gardens New Cookbook"

A great all-around reference book for your kitchen. Mine's broth-stained, flour-dusted and dog-eared. Yours will get that way, too, as you'll use it often.. Thorough and informative, from how to stock a great pantry and purchase needed cooking equipment, to selection of the right piece of beef for Chateaubriand. Get the one in the ring binder. A soulfood cookbooks review.

    "The New Best Recipe", by the
                          Editors of Cook's Magazine

Awesome recipes from Cook's Illustrated's Test Kitchen. They set out to find  "the best mac 'n cheese", "the best brownie", "the best meatloaf"... you get the idea.  With each recipe, they explain all the different methods they tried til they came up with the perfect one. A very popular cookbook, some of the recipes can get a little complicated. But everything we've tried came out great, first and every time. A soulfood cookbooks review.

    "The Barefoot Contessa, Family Style",
                                  -by Ina Garten

Sinfully delicious versions of honest, straightforward food. This cookbook teaches you to cook irresistible meals for warm family meals, with a minimum of fuss. Who couldn't use a collection of wonderful recipes for comfort foods? A soulfood cookbooks review.

               
 
"Rachael Ray's 30 Minute Meals", Volume 1
 "Rachael Ray's 30 Minute Meals", Volume 2

Rachael Ray is the Food Network Guru, showing you how to presen great food from your kitchen, in half an hour! She uses a lot of fresh ingredients, cooked up healthy and delicious. Unpretentious recipes and meal plans anyone would be proud to serve... for company or on trays set in front of the TV. A soulfood cookbooks review.

   "Gas Grill Gourmet", by A. Cort Sinnes

You gotta have it... a gas barbecue grill. Once you've used one, you won't go back to charcoal. Even a modest single burner will do for tasty pesto chicken breasts or thick juicy pork chops pronto! And if there's a man in the house, a gas grill is an absolute necessity. This cookbook covers the basics, then gets adventurous. Versatile, informative and user-friendly, the guide is useful for casual home cooking and weekend entertaining. A soulfood cookbooks review.

         
      
"Weight Watchers New Complete Cookbook" and
   "Weight Watchers Make It In Minutes"

For those of you following the Weight Watchers Points weight-loss program, two official cookbooks to ease you on your way. Losing weight is all about variety and balance. WW captures the essence of healthy, wholesome eating with these recipe collections. Included are low-fat cooking techniques as well as the basics of the WW plan, tips and ideas for success. "Make it in Minutes" is for the woman-on-the-go--- fast and easy cuisine that fits right in with your new slenderizing lifestyle. Faster and cheaper than take-out; deliciously healthy. A soulfood cookbooks review.

 

"InterCourses: An Aphrodisiac Cookbook",
    -by Martha Hopkins & Randall Lockridge