> wrote in message
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> Hi everyone,
> I read the [entire] faq and I hope only posting a thank you won't be
> considered OT (?) I printed all your pasta suggestions and went through
> each one to find the suggestions that most people gave, then I looked
> at what I had and what I liked and at the end I threw in a bunch of
> stuff that had been mentioned (ok in a little bit of a panic) and my
> pasta was absolutely delicious!! Everyone loved it!! I was going to ask
> for a basic cookbook title since I already have Better Homes and
> Garden. The problem I have with cooking (and cookbooks) is that it
> never tastes that great. I can follow a recipe but I don't know what to
> add beyond that that makes it really good (like your pasta sauce
> suggestions.)

There is no such thing as great - Great is a subjective thing that you have just
experienced. When you said "Everybody loved it!!", that's the definition of
great



So with your permission I think I'll start reading here
> more often and hopefully you won't mind a question now and then...

You do not need anyone's permission - this form is for everyone and anyone.
Enjoy.

As far as cookbooks are concerned - Joy of Cooking is one of the "bibles" one
should have as a reference book. No need to buy one new if you have any used
book stores around. It is a very hood all around book. The Way To Cook by
Julkia child is also a very good primer.

Dimitri