The New James Beard (1981)

Last updated on July 19th, 2026

The New James Beard (1981), cookbook contains almost 1,000 recipes covering everything from appetizers and soups to main dishes and desserts. This vintage cookbook reflects Beard’s style of recipes created for home cooks. James Beard (1903-1985) was an American chef, TV personality, and author of 20 cookbooks. His legacy lives on through the James Beard Foundation, founded in 1986 to honor his legacy and support chefs and culinary students.

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