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The authors note that their research was limited by pandemic travel restrictions and the dearth of written sources available in the United States. That said, this is an excellent, approachable resource on Cuban history told through the complexities of a beloved food item. Highly recommended for foodies and history buffs.
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Can You Make That Gluten-Free?
Recommended for libraries with a high demand for gluten-free cookbooks, especially those looking for an entry point into the kitchen.
Fox’s fans will love her inaugural effort, and so will library patrons looking to cook with natural ingredients that provide big flavors.
Whether readers are looking to introduce plant-based cooking or Indian cuisine into their life, this cookbook will not disappoint with its sensible and alluring design, its practical recipes, and Shukla’s personal touch.
A colorful, thoughtful collection that reads like memoir-meets–food science, perfect for foodies and anyone looking to examine their relationship with food and celebrate the joy of eating.
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Salads Are More Than Leaves
When summer arrives, this bright, fresh offering will be the first book readers pull from the shelves, but its versatility and big flavors will mean it stays in rotation all year.
This fascinating look at how soil health affects the health of plants, livestock, and people will appeal to those interested in regenerative agriculture, the welfare of livestock, soil science, and more.
The book is attractive and will have a huge built-in fan base, but (even for libraries with unlimited cookbook budgets) it’s safe to give this one a pass unless demand warrants.
Dust off the outdoor cushions and crank up the umbrella. Readers now have the tools to host a great outdoor get-together that will impress..
Accomplished vegetarian cooks will love the introduction of cultivated flavors and techniques, while other readers will enjoy experimenting with new ways to cook favorite veggies.
In-depth and accessible, this volume will fascinate coffee lovers wanting to learn more about the popular beverage, as well as those interested in learning about coffee varieties, brewing techniques, and recipes.
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Starbucks
A well-written book featuring fascinating tidbits, this work goes beyond the basics to appeal to business students and faculty, Starbucks fans, business managers, and entrepreneurs looking for successful insights or strategies.
A thorough guide to all foods warm and cozy, whether readers are planning a festive holiday meal, dinner for two, or a gift swap. A veritable bible of seasonal meal options for weeknight dinners and festival gatherings, and an excellent source of inspiration for menu planning and seasonal shopping.
With classic charcuterie boards and spreads inspired by dishes around the world, Coughlin provides a broad range of options for group gatherings and other festivities. These boards will see readers through the holidays and beyond.
This little book presents a simple concept but packs a punch in terms of the variety of recipes and flavors it includes (Latin American, Indian, Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, Asian, and the list goes on).
While the recipes are intended for holiday menus, this is a source of plant-based inspiration for the whole year.
This collection is one of the most thorough introductions to cookie decorating in print, with detailed instructions and visuals that can only be beat by a video tutorial.
If readers are looking to serve Christmas in a glass, this book will have the perfect cocktail. Cool spritzes, hot toddies, coffee drinks, punches, and a solid selection of standards make this title worth consulting when stocking the holiday bar.
Perfect for home cooks who live on their own and are ready to entertain. This book has a little of everything and is an excellent starting point to plan a small gathering, seek inspiration for a holiday menu, or enjoy a cozy night in.
Cho offers an authoritative and delectable treasure trove of recipes for Chinese bakery treats, which generally get little attention in American cookbooks. Highly recommended for all home bakers and anyone who enjoys Chinese food.
Kim-Joy’s latest collection of whimsical, brightly colored treats is her most charming and accessible yet, sure to appeal to enthusiastic home bakers and devotees of her signature aesthetic.
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Taste: My Life Through Food
A no-brainer for fans of Tucci or those interested in food memoirs; this heartfelt account will also appeal to anyone interested in Italian home cooking.
Rosenstrach knows how to craft an excellent cookbook: recipes are beautifully photographed; instructions are clear; and options for ingredients allow for flexibility. This already best-selling volume will draw in Rosenstrach’s existing fans and find new ones.
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Lemon, Love & Olive Oil
This is an interesting resource full of unique dishes. Home cooks who want to add some Greek flair to their cooking and libraries looking to complement other Greek cookbooks in their collection will find plenty of inspiration.
More about general sustainable eating than it is about specific recipes. A practical work focused on ways to eliminate waste, and shop and cook responsibly while still eating delicious food.
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Cookies: The New Classics
Szewczyk’s latest cookbook will have broad appeal for those who want to move beyond the same basic cookie recipes.
A worthy addition to the Beranbaum baking oeuvre and a sure-fire hit for bakers of all abilities who love a well-done classic cookie.
While the book lacks instructions for measurement conversion, Perry’s approachable guidance and beautiful photographs offer enough basic info to be of interest to beginner cooks.
This is a cookbook for confident cooks and those already familiar with various diets, as no tenets or health benefits are explained. Purchase where there is interest.
Mowry describes this latest as a “cooking companion”; cooks who are establishing their own households will find it particularly helpful. Mowry adds an encouraging, relatable voice to the subject area and has an established audience of readers and viewers.
With treats for bakers of all levels, this warm-hearted collection will find a welcome place on baker’s shelves.
Reed’s down-to-earth memoir is a wistful insider’s view of working in a high-powered restaurant job in New York. It will be popular among foodies and fans of business histories.
An ideal introduction to Ottolenghi’s culinary efforts; home cooks are guaranteed to discover several new go-to recipes for casual snacking, entertaining, and weeknight dinners.
A romantic, entertaining memoir of self-discovery. Fans of culinary and travel memoirs will be entertained.
For home cooks looking to get started recreating innovative Indian and Indian-American-fusion dishes, this accessible collection will set them well on their way.
This comprehensive handbook includes all the best advice, guidance, and tried-and-true recipes most home bakers will ever need; an essential addition to any collection serving enthusiastic cookie bakers.
A recommended purchase for public libraries. Personal anecdotes will delight Segal’s followers, and will draw in others new to her cooking.
Sharing his enthusiasm in an approachable style, Shumski’s take on sous vide should get any cook excited to try the technique.
A great cookbook that offers a variety of delicious treats. Recommended for intermediate to advanced bakers.
An enticing collection of quick, relatively straightforward recipes that’s a solid starting point for vegan and non-vegan readers alike. Castrejón (recipe developer, food stylist, and now cookbook author) has created an enticing guide to making plant-based Mexican food at home.
A must-read for those interested in culinary or women’s history and the evolution of American cookbooks.
Readers who are familiar with homestyle Italian cooking will be reminded of its simple joys, while those looking to make something attainable in their kitchen will enjoy the simplicity offered here. Note that this is the companion cookbook for the forthcoming TV series Lidia’s Kitchen: Home Cooking.
Kalins has written a timeless culinary memoir that allows readers to experience her life in food. Recommended for foodies and cooks of all ages.
Whether read straight through or browsed section by section, this meaningful book brings Black foodways into focus and will leave a lasting impact.
Ramos’s cookbook looks at Oaxacan and southern Mexican cuisine through a fresh, plant-focused lens. Home cooks seeking inspiration will benefit from her easygoing recipes for a family or a crowd.
For home cooks looking for recipes that go beyond Tex-Mex, Jinich’s cookbook offers delicious insights about the rich and varied culinary culture of Mexico. Longtime viewers of her PBS cooking show will be drawn in, as will new fans.
Goyoaga’s latest baking book continues her reputation for quality. Recommended for bakers with gluten-free diets but could easily be used by others too.
For serious pizza aficionados, this cookbook gives step-by-step instructions to achieve the perfect Margherita pie from scratch; less committed bakers can up their game with the innovative toppings.
Another cookbook in which Bittman thoroughly learns a kitchen task, then deftly explains it to readers. Recommended for anyone interested in whole grains or easy, no-knead, naturally fermented bread.
Besides fans of Milk Street’s magazine or videos, cooks of all levels will appreciate the variety of vegetable dishes in this handy guide. It’s an ideal complement to Milk Street: Cookish, but it can also stand on its own.
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The Tiny Kitchen Cookbook: Strategies and Recipes for Creating Amazing Meals in Small Spaces
An encouraging collection of meals for a variety of occasions, and a great help for readers with small kitchens.
The red sauce approach sets this cookbook apart and will spark the interest of home cooks ready to ditch the jar and tackle from-scratch Italian cooking.
A master course for combining fish and vegetables, which makes it a great addition to many collections, especially given the increasing media attention on pescatarian and flexitarian diets.
This adventurous and candid account is a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at Bourdain’s work and an honest story about persisting in the wake of loss. It will resonate with many readers as a travel and entertainment memoir, exploration of grief, and tribute to a beloved figure.
Ghai makes Indian cuisine easy for readers who are vegan or vegetarian or simply looking to incorporate more plant-based dishes into their routine.
Any Anthony Bourdain fan, of which there are many, will enjoy this thoughtful tribute to an impactful cultural figure.
The easy-going style and kid-friendly meals will make this cookbook attractive to busy households looking to go beyond an uninspired dinner routine.
Berens demystifies grains, seeds, and legumes with her suggestions. An essential guide for home chefs looking to cook more than white rice and canned beans.
This approachable guide to baking for the holidays offers plenty of inspiration for bakers of all levels; it's a delightful seasonal complement to Kieffer's hit 100 Cookies.
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Nadiya Bakes: Over 100 Must-Try Recipes for Breads, Cakes, Biscuits, Pies, and More; A Baking Book
Like in her previous cookbooks, Hussain’s recipes are filled with flavor and creativity while also being effortlessly attainable by home bakers.
Like their previous cookbook, Amano and Becan’s latest will be welcomed by new and advanced cooks looking for fun approaches to the ever-popular dumpling.
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Antoni: Let’s Do Dinner
Porowski delivers clear recipes for speedy, tasty food in an attractive book. While there is no shortage of cookbooks on this subject, this resource has enough substance to be worthwhile for anyone seeking weeknight meal ideas and will be particularly appealing to Porowski’s fans.
A worthwhile consideration for all libraries, but note that the book is published in paperback and might not withstand high circulation.
A great addition to the celebrity cookbook shelf, as well as a go-to source for a variety of delicious recipes influenced by a range of cuisines. A winning cookbook.
Not just for Maman’s walk-in or online customers, this cookbook is recommended for those who want to offer informal, stylish, satisfying food to family and friends; it may well delight Francophiles.
Some of the stories may be familiar, but Siegel’s humor gives them a fresh feel and makes them much more amusing than the average history book. This winning resource is highly recommended for foodies and history buffs who enjoy a side of laughter with their footnotes.
An inviting cookbook from a chef on the rise. Home cooks new to Colombian cuisine will be engaged by Velásquez's welcoming voice and varied menu options.
A deep dive into all things truffle that’s somewhat repetitive in places, but well written and full of interesting characters and fascinating facts.
It’s more a history and personal memoir (with notable Christian themes) than it is a cookbook, but its brief length may recommend it to patrons. Only purchase where there is interest.
A beautifully photographed and well-produced resource with useful advice for runners and for those looking to make satisfying recipes for breakfast or any time of the day. The authors are encouraging throughout, and their latest is suited for home cooks of all levels.
A variety of comfort food ideas that will please Yearwood’s fans and attract new foodies. These dishes will find an eager audience in home cooks of all levels.
Pick a region, pick a page--you can’t go wrong. Armchair travelers and foodies will be left hungry, nostalgic, more knowledgeable about dishes from all over, and, most importantly, ready to try something different, whether it’s found around the corner or across the world.
The reliability of Makan’s recipes and her personable, confident voice ensure that this collection will be a go-to for home cooks seeking creative inspiration for midweek meals. A welcome addition to Makan’s range of popular cookbooks.
Home cooks looking for new ways to add flavor and fun to vegetables will be drawn to this collection; it will be especially beneficial to anyone who’s new to grilling and not sure where to start.
Blending essential guidance with winning recipes, this debut will satisfy a variety of tastes; it pairs well with Eden Grinshpan’s Eating Out Loud.
If the main thing you remember about a trip is what you ate, this is the book for you. This combination of food writing and armchair travel will spark interest from start to finish.
Overall, an engaging work for those interested in memoir, food writing, or Chinese and Taiwanese recipes that will be new to some cooks’ repertoires.
Greenspan’s latest is an essential collection for bakers with mid-level experience and skills (and, ideally, a stand mixer).
With tips on recipe pairings and meal planning, Raiford’s debut will have home cooks coming back for more. An inviting collection that will especially engage fans of We Are Each Other’s Harvest, by Natalie Baszile.
Waters has important ideas about nature, respecting the land, eating seasonally, and appreciating traditional and/or organic agriculture, but readers may find her overall message a bit insensitive, when quality food and green space are luxuries inaccessible to many. Recommended for fans of Waters’s works in general, and those interested in food culture narratives and sustainability.
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Greenfeast: Spring, Summer
This collection of plant-based dishes will inspire cooks looking for ways to use seasonal vegetables. The book pairs well with its companion on autumn and winter, for a complete set of year-round meal ideas and inspiration.
Bavel, both the restaurant and the cookbook, offers a rich selection of Middle Eastern–inspired dishes featuring the chefs’ signature touch and a bright L.A. twist. Fans of the restaurant and home cooks looking for inventive flavors will want to take a look.
Foodies and armchair travelers will enjoy the delights that Erickson offers in this wide-ranging collection.
Merchant offers some inventive, appealing suggestions for making dinner with minimal time and effort. Her method of meal prepping in short bursts will appeal to beginner home cooks looking for a structured dinnertime strategy, but anyone responsible for serving family dinners will find inspiration here.
If you’ve finished binging The Great British Baking Show, you can now graduate to fish camp. Easy seafood recipes with an Anglophile focus.
The easy-going style and friendly vibe from Leahy will make this cookbook appealing to many. It is likely to tempt anyone interested in good food to enjoy with family and friends.
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Tables & Spreads: A Go-To Guide for Beautiful Snacks, Intimate Gatherings, and Inviting Feasts
Ideal for party planners, this cookbook offers a score of ideas. A useful addition for libraries looking for more books on entertaining.
The first edition of the Baker’s Companion is a classic for a reason, and home bakers can’t go wrong with this updated introduction to all things baked, from one of the country’s most-loved flour companies.
A winning debut that will delight home chefs looking to build cooking confidence or reinvent humble meals.
Recommended for home cooks, Massoud’s attractive cookbook is a fine offering of modern, Egyptian-inspired dishes.
An engaging, thorough examination of the transformation of the food industry as it relates to sustainability and creating alternatives to the slaughterhouse. Highly recommended.
A lively celebration of family and Mediterranean cooking that offers a clear, intimate regional perspective.
This enjoyable book, which includes more than 20 recipes, is a must for serious barbecue scholars and a solid choice for any food historian.
This collection of family-friendly dishes that are on repeat in the Lawson household is sure to become a favorite for devotees and new readers alike.
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