This might sound weird, but I know I’m not the only one…I read cookbooks like novels. I love to read them cover to cover. You can learn so many little things from all of the different kitchens and cooks and chefs and cultures from around the world. Well written cookbooks flow like a story. They start with a good foundation of learning about the author and chef of the book. They give you some ground rules about techniques that are used throughout the recipes. My bookshelves are loaded with cookbooks from all over the world – from celebrity chefs to self-published home cooks, like myself. I have pulled together some of my favorites cookbooks I found on Amazon, and new finds for you to check out.
The Tucci Cookbook
written by Stanley Tucci, a renowned actor with a true passion for good food and great stories. If you have not been made aware that Mr. Tucci is an accomplished cookbook author and cook, you have now been informed. His ability to tell a story with a meal is incredible. This particular cookbook included the most perfect wine pairings, and exquisite photographs. A second generation Italian American, Tucci shares his classic and flavorful family recipes with vivid imagery.
Knife Drop
written by Nick DiGiovanni, the social media protege of probably the most famous celebrity chef – Gordon Ramsey. What’s great about this cookbook is that the recipes are truly so well written that anyone can make them. He takes classic recipes and techniques and breathes new life into them using modern ingredients and flavor profiles. This cookbook is a great gift idea for any one that wants to up their game in the kitchen.
The Complete Plant Based Cookbook
from America’s Test Kitchen, this book has over 500 recipes to give you ideas on eating well without meat. While I am a meat lover through and through, I do know that not every single meal has to be centered on the meat. There are other ways to get enough protein into tyour diet and this cookbook is an excellent place to start if you are looking to expand your cookbook library.
The German Baking Book
written by Jurgen Krauss and loaded with cakes, tarts, breads and more recipes from Black Forest and beyond. From Jürgen Krauss, called “possibly the best-loved contestant in Great British Baking Show history,” comes a celebration of German home baking. Make classic German pastries, from apple strudel and stolen to show stopping celebration desserts like Black Forest cake. It’s sehr gut!
Homemade on a Weeknight
written by yours truly. This is was first cookbook, which I self-published and truly loved writing. It a collection of over 100 recipes that my family has loved over the years. It is a starting point for my foray into the cookbook authorship world and one I hope to follow up soon!
Milk Street Vegetables
written by Christopher Kimball, this book has 250 simple recipes centered on vegetables. IACP AWARD WINNER FOR BEST GENERAL COOKBOOK. Move vegetables into the center of your plate from the realm of sides and salads with this vegetable-cooking bible, from James Beard and IACP award winner Christopher Kimball’s Milk Street. Chili-spiked carrots. Skillet-charred Brussels sprouts. Mashed potatoes brightened with harissa and pistachios. These are just three ways to put vegetables in the center of your plate.
Do you have any favorite cookbooks to share? Do you have any Cookbook suggestions that you want me to check out?
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