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This collection will entertain and enlighten readers interested in food writing, environmental issues, and BIPOC experiences.
Infused with all the warmth and charm of a babcia, Behan’s excellent introduction to the best of classic and modern Polish baking is a true delight.
Fans of Ree Drummond’s “Pioneer Woman” culinary brand and Jill Winger’s “Prairie Homestead” books will find Schoenith’s charming debut to be an equally beguiling introduction to cooking good old-fashioned food and living a simpler life.
Cookbook readers will delight in the beautiful exploration of ancestry, homeland, and food that Wilkinson weaves and relish bringing these foodways of Black Appalachians into their own homes.
Informative and full of big flavors, this is a delicious and accessible introduction to Caribbean food for novices; will be a welcome addition to library shelves.
An excellent choice for home cooks looking for deliciously uncomplicated weeknight meals that can also be impressive enough for company.
While there is no dearth of cookbooks dedicated to the yummy treats of Great Britain (the books by contestants and judges on the Great British Bake Off alone would fill a small-sized library), beginning bakers, especially fans of Dunn’s blog, will appreciate her approachable writing style and easy-to-follow recipes.
Step-by-step recipes and beautiful photos pair with Trân’s engaging teaching style to make delicious Vietnamese cuisine easy for even beginner home cooks.
Adventurous home cooks will enjoy the plethora of enticing, cross-cultural delights dished up in this engagingly and gracefully written culinary guide.
The perfectly crafted cocktail construction instruction provided in this book and way it teaches readers to riff on flavors will transform any home bartender into a mixologist, making this a sure-to-be-loved addition to entertaining and mixology shelves.
There’s no shortage of excellent baking books available, including Dorie Greenspan’s Baking with Dorie and Rose Levy Beranbaum’s The Baking Bible, but home bakers trying to up their dessert game will find that Silverton’s superbly written guide hits the sweet spot.
Way serves up a solid selection of tasty recipes, delivered in an engaging Jamie Oliver style, for fans of Nick DiGiovanni’s Knife Drop or millennial and Gen Z cooks starting out in the kitchen.
Home cooks probably won’t turn to this for an easy dinner (the pasta and chickpea soup calls for first making homemade pasta), and vegans will find little they can adapt (seek out the minestrone al pesto). But those who love to read cookbooks, even armchair travelers, will find a treasure here, spiked with Jackson’s evocative writing.
Khachame successfully creates delicious vegan versions of Asian noodle favorites, but ultimately, she reminds readers that cooking is fun and inspires them to enjoy time in the kitchen.
Written with a generous measure of culinary joie de vivre and a keen appreciation for the people and culture of Périgord, this captivating cookbook will charm fans of Walker’s long-running series as well as any cook wishing to explore the bountiful riches of French country cooking.
With tantalizing, approachable recipes that are often quick and use the minimum of bowls, this will be a go-to book for bakers of all levels.
An engaging entry into the world of Japanese sweets. This user-friendly volume will enliven any cookbook collection.
Tillman’s spellbinding story of this extraordinary chef and his journey is not to be missed. For fans of uplifting biographies highlighting food, culture, and history.
Like The Blue Zones by Dan Buettner and other recent books that delve into the intertwined acts of eating with place in mind while understanding the cultures that shape global cuisines, this is highly recommended for changing up mealtimes and sprinkling a strong sense of community into each bite.
With recipes ranging from simple to a bit more complex and time-consuming, this inventive guide is ideal for readers who want to become the go-to person for fun and creative cocktails.
Fans of the Babish Culinary Universe, a YouTube channel that currently boasts 10 million subscribers, will enjoy this latest addition, although it may not be basic enough for true beginners.
This is a great cookbook for those who are just getting into the air-fryer trend and for air fryer intermediates who want a diverse assortment of easy-to-follow recipes and tips.
Fans of RuPaul’s Drag Race will appreciate this collection, featuring cocktails as fun, stylish, and over-the-top as the queens who inspired them.
The recipes are not overly complicated, offering wide appeal and making the book accessible for less-experienced cooks.
Recommended for TikTokers ready to whip up bacon-wrapped pickles, this book will inspire its own viral posts based on the recipes and the ethos of the Party Shirt guys, one rainbow-dyed ravioli noodle at a time.
Kravchuk’s large social media presence and her easy recipes, perfect for busy weekdays, should make this book popular.
This could be the cookbook to inspire young gamers to put down the controller and head into the kitchen; libraries will want to have it on hand for aspiring chefs.
Vivid photos, a clear layout, and a complete index make this a welcome package and good addition for libraries.
Original yet approachable, Park’s first cookbook is required reading for cooks already in love with chili oils, along with those ready to up their spice game.
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The Food I Love: A New Edition
A guide filled with fresh dishes, both classic and inventive, that readers will want to make again and again.
While aimed at fans of Patel’s blog, this is accessible to all readers and a good choice for home cooks wanting to dip their toes into Patel’s style of Indian American cooking.
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Authentic Brazilian Home Cooking: Simple, Delicious Recipes for Classic Latin American Flavors
Readers will appreciate this celebration of Brazilian cuisine through delicious and vibrant recipes.
A delightful cookbook that fulfills its promise of helping bakers of various levels advance their skills, without skimping on the fun.
In his first cookbook, Schuhrke does, as his title suggests, take readers on epic adventures in eating that will get them outside and save them the drive to their nearest pizzeria.
DiBiasi’s first book is an easy-to-follow guide for filling and tasty, protein-packed smoothies. Libraries will want to strongly consider.
These recipes expand beyond most air fryer recipes that permeate the world of cookbooks and may be a nice change of pace for those looking to break out of a rut and try something new. Buy where air fryer cookbooks are in demand.
Readers who want to elevate their focaccia bread-making skills will definitely want to read this, but the step-by-step instructions also make it accessible to novices.
Beginner bakers may feel intimated by the level of detail required to make these goodies, but experienced bakers will welcome the challenge of creating Ziemons’s fun treats.
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Mostly Plant-Based Platters & Boards: Gorgeous Spreads for Clean Eating and Great Gatherings
With a mostly plant-based selection of ingredients, these boards are a fresh spin for snacking, grazing, and light meals with friends. Full of creative pairings that will impress, Dixon’s cookbook is perfect for anyone who wants inspiration for hosting their next event.
For people tired of meal prep that seems uninspired yet also overwhelming, Pauline’s concept of batch cooking and recipe stitching offers an equally budget- and time-friendly solution that still has space for transforming leftovers, combining components in new ways for a second or third meal, and awakening cooks to the freedom that comes from more flexible meal planning, by cooking a few items at a time rather than dedicating an entire day to meal prep.
Those wanting to expand their repertoire and learn a little more about Japanese and Korean culture in the process will appreciate this excellent guide; would be great for any cookbook collection.
Colorful images and Tweed’s humor make this a fun read, but some recipes may need a protein boost to be more balanced.
Beginning cooks and fans of Scheck’s social media channels will enjoy this collection of tasty recipes.
This book checks all the boxes for simple and delicious food and will appeal to experienced cooks and beginners alike; a must for library collections.
A key title for all collections. Try bori-bori, a corn dumpling soup, go all in making tortillas or arepas, or bake the pastel de quinoa, almendra y zanahoria, an almond, carrot, and quinoa cake served in the afternoon in Bolivia.
Making and eating the beautiful and delicious recipes featured in this book will be an enjoyable culinary journey for home cooks.
Offering simple, healthy foods with some creative flair, this cookbook is sure to appeal to readers interested in adding some new nutritional powerhouse meals to their weekly rotation and will be especially valuable for busy families.
Recommended for cooks who want to explore the many delicious uses of the pistachio beyond eating them out of hand.
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Every Season Is Soup Season: 85+ Souper-Adaptable Recipes To Batch, Share, Reinvent, and Enjoy
Libraries with extensive cookbook collections will still find something new here, and readers looking to make a change to lighter, more vegetable-forward fare will enjoy these recipes.
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Seafood Simple: A Cookbook
Ripert and Parry introduce seafood dishes with glamour and sophistication, while also showing how easy they can be to prepare, and that makes this a great cookbook.
Highly approachable, easy-to-follow, and careful instructions make this a wonderful addition to the bookshelf. Best for serious cooks.
This cookbook is a must for libraries that support a Nigerian community and for those with cooks and readers who enjoy exploring global cuisine and a chef’s personal journey.
An enjoyable introduction to a family and their recipes, steeped in love, tradition, and tons of delicious food.
With the focus just as much on the techniques as the recipes, this cookbook will be invaluable for readers who are getting started cooking. The recipes will motivate them to get in the kitchen, but experienced cooks and bakers will relish the abundance of information and interesting recipes too.
Offering new takes on a wide variety of vegetable dishes, this cookbook is recommended for vegetarian and international collections.
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Lidia’s from Our Family Table to Yours: More Than 100 Recipes Made with Love for All Occasions
Will appeal to the home cook who entertains or just has a group of hungry people ready to devour delicious food; ideal for readers who want a reason to get together and share food family-style.
After 30 cookbooks and more than eight decades spent in kitchens both in Europe and the States, Pépin (Jacques Pépin Art of the Chicken) proves he still knows how to educate and engage home cooks.
Full of savory vegetarian recipes with an Indian flavor profile that are perfect for flavor-seeking foodies.
While best for cookbook readers, Wilson’s book provides plenty to learn for all levels of home cooks who have the desire to indulge in the contemplation and wisdom she provides.
While there is the occasional lost-in-culinary-translation moment (French cheese straws are nothing like their American or British appetizer equivalent), this exhaustive, authoritative guide to classic French cuisine is an excellent starting point for anyone hoping to master the art of French cooking.
Rich text, illustration, and photography highlight the importance of rice throughout the world and bring those delicious traditions to the home kitchen.
Kartes offers a refreshing and relaxed approach that is especially suitable for medium-level bakers. Both the decadent recipes and heartfelt stories about their origins will entice fans of Paula Deen and Taste of Home magazine.
There is no dearth of excellent works dedicated to chocolate cookery, including Alice Medrich’s groundbreaking Bittersweet and Le Cordon Bleu Chocolate Bible, but this book earns its own well-deserved spot on cookbook shelves in homes and libraries.
Tipton-Martin’s dedication to researching African American foodways is unparalleled; paired with her glorious cocktail recipes, this is a perfect mix for the home bar.
Baz delivers fresh, approachable, and delectable recipes that provide plenty of instruction for beginners and spunky flair and big flavor for all kitchens.
Fans of the bakery will be excited about this latest offering, and bakers will appreciate their delicious takes on seasonal offerings.
A heartfelt memoir. The author’s ability to follow his passions and find his place in the world will resonate with many readers, especially those interested in multicultural narratives.
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Dinner with the President: Food, Politics, and a History of Breaking Bread at the White House
A delectable listen. Share with listeners interested in food and its intersection with politics and history.
This cookbook designed to uplift Indigenous California foods will delight foragers, adventurous home cooks, and those looking to connect with Native roots. It’s a valuable addition to library shelves that will connect Native and non-Native Americans to the earth and its abundant gift of ingredients.
Whether one is traveling to Italy or just to the local wine shop, this guide offers endless resources for choosing and enjoying Italian wines.
Andrés peels back the curtain and reveals how World Central Kitchen feeds the hungry and displaced around the world and shares the recipes that will also provide comfort in one’s own kitchen.
Just as practical as it is delectable, this cookbook successfully conveys the author’s love of his family and cooking so that home cooks can bring his passion to their table.
Perfect for experienced cooks, who will relish Peters’s imaginative takes on classic dishes as well as her inspired original culinary creations, and those new to the kitchen, who will feel empowered by the clear, easy-to-follow format and welcoming tone of the recipes.
Slowing down, breaking bread, and giving thanks are hallmarks of the Shabbat tradition, and here Sussman shares the recipes and beauty for cooks to create their own traditions.
A deep and delightful chef memoir full of true love for L.A. and its food, charismatically narrated by the author.
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Eater: 100 Essential Restaurant Recipes from the Authority on Where To Eat and Why It Matters
A book for true foodies, but one that will be appreciated by anyone looking to elevate their home cooking to restaurant-worthy status.
Sano has delivered an introduction to this ever-popular and consistently flexible Japanese dish, with a balance of traditional and distinctive flavors.
A welcome contribution to the increasing number of global vegan and vegetarian cookbooks, with options that won’t leave meat-eaters longing for that fish sauce flavor.
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