The New James Beard Cookbook - Best American Recipes for Home Chefs | Perfect for Dinner Parties & Family Meals

This is an excellent 1,000 recipe cookbook by the dean of American cookery and one of the great personalities in American cuisine.  In his book, James Beard shares the expertise of a lifetime and - with a happy new (and healthy) emphasis on lightness, freshness, flexibility, and surprise - presents dishes for every course and every occasion.