Those of us who are not blessed with Emeril-like culinary instincts (that would be the majority of the population) understand the importance of a good cookbook. But whether you’re a total cooking rookie or can mince, blanch and flambe with your eyes closed, knowledge is power. Stock your kitchen with these culinary encyclopedias, all marked down on LuxeYard, and pick up a few tips and tricks from the pros. Bam!
clockwise, l-r: SUGAR BABY COOKBOOK, $29.95 $19; CHOCOLATE OBSESSION COOKBOOK, $40 $27; PIERRRE GAGNAIRE: REINVENTING FRENCH CUISINE, $65 $50, CANNING FOR A NEW GENERATION, $24.95 $15, LuxeYard.com
