Just dishing on all the cookbooks that aren't on my shelf and filling in the gaps with titles for my wish list. I'm sure readers can think of many others.
I collect cookbooks. I can't help myself. There's just something exciting about a new cookbook - even when I already know how to make most of the dishes.
There are some cookbooks that I'm just itching to buy that aren't available. I don't know if no one has thought to write these cookbooks, or if the publishers just won't gamble on putting them out. In any case, here's my list of cookbooks that need to be written:
Foods That Do Not Burn When You're Busy - Did you know that teabags will catch on fire if you cook all the water out of the pot? Well, they sure do. Don't test that theory. Trust me. A cookbook for the food burners of the world would be really helpful.
How To Mulch Kitchen Disasters - If you do burn dinner on a regular basis, then this cookbook would be helpful. Which burnt offerings go on the compost pile and which do not?
Really Tasty Dishes That Are Good For You - OK. There are some cookbooks out there that promise this. They do not usually deliver.
Healthy Cooking with Ingredients That You Actually Have On Hand - Is it just me? Or, do all those healthy recipes include at least one item that I don't know, never heard of, and can't find?
Crock Pot Cooking Sans Canned Soup - I'll admit it. I do like the soup goop crock pot recipes, but it's nice to have a change of pace. Give me a slow cooker cookbook that says not one word about pouring a can of cream soup over anything.
Recipes With ALL the Directions - Isn't it annoying to make a recipe and have it turn out wrong. Someone left out some little tip that makes all the difference. Then, it's a bad dinner night.
