10 legendary cookbooks that must be in your collection

If you are a lover of good cooking, in addition to enjoying all the incredible recipes we share with you on kiwilimón, you surely have fantastic cookbooks at home. This time, we thought about which ones are essential for your collection, how do you like this selection? 1. The best step-by-step desserts from kiwilimón Our second cookbook focuses on the world of desserts, making it ideal if you want to start your business or if you seek to master the world of pastry.  Dare to embark on a journey of flans, jellies; cakes and pies for coffee time; fluffy cakes and cookies; no-bake and no-mixer desserts; covered in chocolate, Mexican, cold or healthy. Besides your all-time favorite sweet recipes, you will find tips and step-by-step techniques to become an expert in desserts. Sweeten your life, inside and outside the kitchen, with kiwilimón. 2. Kiwilimón: 10 years cooking with you Our first cookbook remains a success, as it is perfect for learning all kinds of recipes in a simple and practical way. It doesn't matter if you are not an expert in the kitchen; the kiwilimón cookbook will make you look like a professional when cooking. Whether it's to prepare the week's meals, a dinner with friends, or a family event, here you will find the best options for delicious and practical dishes; from tasty vegetable recipes for when you're looking for a healthier option to chiles en nogada or an excellent mole poblano. 3. The classics of cooking by Ricardo Muñoz Zurita Chef Ricardo Muñoz Zurita not only heads great restaurants but has also dedicated himself to preserving and spreading Mexican cuisine, which is why we believe his cookbook is a must-have in your collection. 4. The Mexican kitchen of Socorro and Fernando del Paso Socorro and Fernando del Paso delight us with a splendid text that contains 46 menus, a total of 150 recipes, and interesting anecdotes, making this book a must-read.  5. Great Mexican chefs: fire This great cookbook is ideal for those cooks who want to learn more about how to use fire in their dishes, from flavors to the textures you can create with this element.  You can also read: The best dessert book hits the market!6. Cook a lot, waste little, and save more by Mariana Orozco This cookbook not only presents innovative ideas but also promotes environmental care through delicious recipes. Best of all, you will learn to choose the right ingredients, use utensils correctly, and save time when cooking.  7. The art of French cooking by Julia Child, Louisette Bertholle & Simone Beck Julia Child is considered one of the most important culinary icons in history, as she was responsible for introducing French cuisine to a wider audience, showing that it wasn't that complicated.  This incredible book is ideal for beginners and experienced cooks, as you will learn to prepare simple dishes like crepes and omelets, but also more complicated ones like Boeuf Bourguignon. 8. Bread is gold by Massimo Bottura Massimo Bottura, who has three Michelin stars and is considered one of the most influential chefs, led the project to share 150 easy and practical recipes with ingredients we already have at home, all with the participation of chefs such as René Redzepi, Ferran and Albert Adrià, Alain Ducasse, Daniel Humm, Joan Roca, Andoni Luis Adúriz, Gastón Acurio, and Virgilio Martínez, among others. 9. Culinology: The science of cooking Do you want to become an expert and master the art of cooking from A to Z? Then this is the perfect book for you, as Dr. Stuart Farrimond covers a wide range of topics. From how long to preheat the oven and melt chocolate to how to make sourdough bread.  10. Chepina Peralta on TV: The best recipes from my show Chepina Peralta was a cook who left her mark on television and in the kitchens of Mexicans, as she taught us to prepare all kinds of dishes step by step and in a very simple way. She is a classic that will remind us of family flavors. Now that you know which cookbooks are essential for your kitchen, which one will you buy first? You can also read: Julia Child, the legendary chef who deciphered French cuisine