BbqGuy wrote:
> [bunch of links]

The classics mentioned already in other replies are inarguable. Of the
current crop of writers I most often recommend Mark Bittman's books.
"How To Cook Everything" is a modern Joy of Cooking in its broad
educational value. "The Best Recipes in the World" (or something close
to that) is both a fine collection of recipes and again has a lot of
useful info and techniques. The Minimalist books give you good food
without fuss while imparting very useful general principles. -aem