Joy of Cooking

It keeps getting better with new editions that add fresh recipes and the latest food advice. Irma S. Rombauer originally wrote it and her daughter and other relatives later spruced it up to keep it up-to-date.

It's not just a recipe book, it's loaded with extra advice on how to cook stuff, choosing the best ingredients, and more handy stuff for the kitchen. Whether you're new to cooking or already a pro, this book's a great sidekick to help you level up your cooking game.