20 Best Books About Cooking (2023 Update)

Travel the world and sample some of its most famous dishes, all without moving from the comfort of your own kitchen. you don't need to journey to china to taste a classic peking duck or to the wilds of mexico for crisp and golden chimachangas – both can be created easily at home. the wide-ranging collection covers soups and appetizers, meat, fish and seafood recipes, vegetarian dishes, bakes and desserts. this is a chapter-by-chapter tour of the world including authentic recipes in all their fabulous diversity. from the sunny mediterranean to hot and spicy india and the tropical caribbean, all of the popular classics are here.

Since its original publication, joy of cooking has been the most authoritative cookbook in america the one upon which millions of cooks have confidently relied for more than sixty-five years. it's the book your grandmother and mother probably learned to cook from, the book you gave your sister when she got married. this, the first revision in more than twenty years, is better than ever.since its original publication, joy of cooking has been the most authoritative cookbook in america the one upon which millions of cooks have confidently relied for more than sixty-five years. it's the book your grandmother and mother probably learned to cook from, the book you gave your sister when she got married. this, the first revision in more than twenty years, is better than ever. here's why: -every chapter has been rethought with an emphasis on freshness, convenience, and health. -all the recipes have been reconceived and tested with an eye to modern taste, and the cooking knowledge imparted with each subject enriched to the point where everyone from a beginning to an experienced cook will feel completely supported. -the new joy continues the vision of american cooking that began with the first edition of joy. it is still the book you can turn to for perfect beef wellington and baked macaroni and cheese. it's also the book where you can now find turkey on the grill, spicy peanut sesame noodles, and vegetarian meals. -the new joy provides more thorough descriptions of ingredients, from the familiar to the most exotic. for instance, almost all the varieties of apples grown domestically are described—the months they become available, how they taste, what they are best used for, and how long they keep. but for the first time joy features a complete section on fresh and dried chili peppers: how to roast and grill them, how to store them, and how long they keep—with illustrations of each pepper. -an all-new “rules” section in many chapters gives essential cooking basics at a glance: washing and storing salad greens, selecting a pasta and a matching sauce, determining when a piece of fish is cooked through, stuffing a chicken, and making a perfect souffle. new chapters reflect changing american tastes and lifestyles: -separate new chapters on grains, beans, and pasta include recipes for grits, polenta, pilafs, risottos, vegetarian chills, bean casseroles, and make-ahead lasagnes. -new baking and dessert chapters promise to enhance joy of cooking's reputation as a bible for bakers. quick and yeast bread recipes range from focaccia, pizza, and sourdoughs to muffins and coffee cakes. separate chapters cover custards and puddings, pies and tarts, cookies, cakes, cobblers, and other american fruit desserts revived for this edition. recipes include one-bowl cakes, gingerbread, angel and sponge cakes, meringues, pound cakes, fruitcakes, 6 different kinds of cheesecake—there's even an illustrated wedding cake recipe, which takes you through all the stages from building a stand, making and decorating the cake, to transporting it to the reception without a hitch. -little dishes showcases foods from around the world: hummus, baba ghanoush, bruschetta, tacos, empanadas, and fried wontons. -aii new drawings of techniques, ingredients, and equipment, integrated throughout an elegant new design, and over 300 more pages round out the new joy. among this book's other unique features: microwave instructions for preparing beans, grains, and vegetables; dozens of new recipes for people who are lactose intolerant and allergic to gluten; expanded ingredients chart now features calories, essential vitamins, and levels of fats and cholesterol. there are ideas for substitutions to lower fat in recipes and reduced-fat recipes in the baking sections. from cover to cover, joy's chapters have been imbued with the knowledge and passion of america's greatest cooks and cooking teachers. an invaluable combination of old and new, this edition of joy of cooking promises to keep you cooking for years to come.

More than three million joe wicks books sold worldwide do you find it tricky to balance being healthy with cooking for a crowd? author joe wicks, aka the body coach, presents this gorgeous book featuring more than 100 delicious and nutritious recipes that are perfect for sharing with the special people in your life. joe has helped hundreds of thousands of people to transform their bodies and feel amazing with his effective workouts and simple recipes. all of the recipes here are organized into reduced-carb and post workout chapters, just like joe's first three lean in 15 cookbooks. this makes it a perfect addition for those already familiar with joe's eating structure (carbs following workouts or on active days) but the meals are also enjoyable and tasty for all, whether you are following joe's plan or not. cooking for family & friends is a beautifully photographed collection of joe's easy favorites and crowd-pleasers, such as roast chicken with celeriac mash and bacon greens, bbq ribs with dirty corn, and tandoori chicken thighs with chapattis. all the recipes are big on flavor and packed with the hero ingredients you need to impress your friends, fuel your workout and burn fat. includes metric measures.

The no. 1 sunday times bestseller the brand-new cookbook that will make getting good food on the table easier than ever before . . . jamie's back to basics with over 120 simple, delicious, one pan recipes featuring recipes from the hit new channel 4 show jamie's one-pan wonders 'jamie's easiest recipes ever' daily mail 'lovely straightforward ideas' daily telegraph'full of affordable one-pot dinners and desserts' bbc good food 'the nation's favourite chef' sainsbury's magazine 'easy and delicious' the times _______ in one, jamie oliver will guide you through over 120 recipes for tasty, fuss-free and satisfying dishes cooked in just one pan. what's better: each recipe has just eight ingredients or fewer, meaning minimal prep (and washing up) and offering maximum convenience. packed with budget-friendly dishes you can rustle up any time, one has everything from delicious work from home lunches to quick dinners the whole family will love; from meat-free options to meals that will get novice cooks started. with chapters including . . . · veggie delights · celebrating chicken · frying pan pasta · batch cooking · puds & cakes simple dishes like juicy tahini chicken, hassleback aubergine pie and squodgy croissant loaf will soon become your firm new favourites. there are plenty more no-fuss, tasty recipes that make one sit alongside 5 ingredients and 15-minute meals as your go-to kitchen companions. _______ 'hearty crowd-pleasers that will warm up the coldest day – without endless washing-up' mail online 'king of fuss-free flavour jamie oliver has worked his magic again. sensational' prima 'jamie oliver conjures easy, mouth-watering dishes from only a handful of ingredients' sunday times 'packed with budget-friendly dishes you can rustle up any time . . . his most user-friendly cookbook' hello! 'jamie oliver has produced so many books that play on simplicity . . . this, though, could be his biggest seller yet. it has the simplest premise. like all oliver's books it's empowering' diana henry, daily telegraph 'fuss-free recipes' good housekeeping 'there is only one jamie oliver. great to watch. great to cook' delia smith 'cooking for all the family has been transformed by the master of healthy home cooking' woman & home

Compulsively readable and engaging, this updated volume covers every aspect of how food is grown, harvested, cooked, eaten, and digested. winner of the james beard kitchenaid book award in 2005, and the 2005 iacp crystal whisk award.

As seen on bbc2's stanley tucci: searching for italy food can bind and govern a family and no one knows this more than hollywood actor and respected foodie, stanley tucci. throughout his childhood, cooking was a familial venture evoking a wealth of memories and traditions. featuring family-friendly dishes and stunning photography the tucci table will captivate food lovers' imaginations with recipes from stanley's traditional italian roots as well as those of his british wife, felicity blunt. each dish is introduced by stanley and he offers an insight into why each recipe is so special to his family. recipes include pasta al forno, roasted sea bass, pan seared venison and british classics such as shepherd's pie and sausage rolls. the tucci table captures the true joys of family cooking.

A kitchen is no different from most science laboratories and cookery may properly be regarded as an experimental science. food preparation and cookery involve many processes which are well described by the physical sciences. understanding the chemistry and physics of cooking should lead to improvements in performance in the kitchen. for those of us who wish to know why certain recipes work and perhaps more importantly why others fail, appreciating the underlying physical processes will inevitably help in unravelling the mysteries of the "art" of good cooking. strong praise from the reviewers – "will be stimulating for amateur cooks with an interest in following recipes and understanding how they work. they will find anecdotes and, sprinkled throughout the book, scientific points of information… [barham] first explains, in a lucid non-textbooky way, the principles behind taste, flavour and the main methods of food preparation, and then gives fool-proof basic recipes for dishes from roast leg of lab to chocolate soufflé." – financial times weekend "this book is full of interesting and relevant facts that clarify the techniques of cooking that lead to the texture, taste and aroma of good cuisine. as a physicist the author introduces the importance of models in preparing food, and their modification as a result of testing (tasting)."- the physicist "focuses quite specifically on the physics and food chemistry of practical domestic cooking in terms of real recipes… each chapter starts with an overview of the scientific issues relevant to that food group, e.g. toughness of meat, thickening of sauces, collapse of sponge cakes and soufflés. this is followed by actual recipes, with the purpose behind each ingredient and technique explained, and each recipe followed by a table describing some common problems, causes and solutions. each chapter then ends with suggested experiments to illustrate some of the scientific principles exploited in the chapter." – food & drink newsletter

After nearly twenty years of research, dr. now, with a team of chefs, he helps you design a total health program that's right for your blood type. cook right 4 your type is the essential guide for living with a sensible diet individualized for you that allows you to eat food that seems like a major indulgence. with possibilities ranging from lamb stew to lemon squares, and braised vegetables to delicious soups, you'll barely notice you've started a regimen designed to optimize your health, your weight, and your total well-being. cook right 4 your type includes: * individualized 30-day meal plans for each blood type * more than 200 great-tasting recipes * food lists and shopping guides * an easy-to-follow food program

How to cook everything: the basics gives you essential recipes and easy-to-follow guidance to help you cook with confidence. mark bittman, the bestselling, award-winning author of how to cook everything, shows you how to make a good burger or delicious pasta for everyday meals as well as chicken soup on a cold day, lasagne because you love it, and prime rib for company. not only will you make some of the best food you’ve ever eaten, you’ll save money and eat more healthfully, too. – simple, satisfying recipes with easy-to-follow directions – recipe variations and lists of ideas to adapt dishes to your taste – step-by-step illustrations for tricky techniques like mincing garlic straightforward. – just what you need to cook well.

Kenji lopez-alt, bestselling author of the food laba simple but transformative product that supercharges your home oven, the baking steel offers a whole new way to cook and bake that blows pizza stones and stovetop griddles away. with baking with steel, you'll harness this extraordinary tool to bake restaurant-quality baguettes, grill meats a la plancha, and enjoy pizza with a crust and char previously unimaginable outside a professional kitchen." baking with steel is a fantastic companion for anyone with a baking steel, as it showcases its range of applications in the kitchen. from producing gorgeously cooked pizzas to perfectly seared steak and ice cream in minutes, andris lagsdin once again shows that there are many reasons to love the power of steel."– nathan myhrvold, lead author of the award-winning modernist cuisine series

#1 new york times bestseller – magnolia table is infused with joanna gaines' warmth and passion for all things family, prepared and served straight from the heart of her home, with recipes inspired by dozens of gaines family favorites and classic comfort selections from the couple's new waco restaurant, magnolia table. – jo believes there's no better way to celebrate family and friendship than through the art of togetherness, celebrating tradition, and sharing a great meal. magnolia table includes 125 classic recipes—from breakfast, lunch, and dinner to small plates, snacks, and desserts—presenting a modern selection of american classics and personal family favorites. complemented by her love for her garden, these dishes also incorporate homegrown, seasonal produce at the peak of its flavor. inside magnolia table, you'll find recipes the whole family will enjoy, such as:chicken pot pie – chocolate chip cookies – asparagus and fontina quiche – brussels sprouts with crispy bacon, toasted pecans, and balsamic reduction – peach caprese – overnight french toast – white cheddar bisque – fried chicken with sticky poppy seed jam – lemon pie – mac and cheese – full of personal stories and beautiful photos, magnolia table is an invitation to share a seat at the table with joanna gaines and her family.

1,800 foolproof recipes from 23 years of the hit america's test kitchen tv show captured in one volumethe complete america's test kitchen tv show cookbook is a living archive of every recipe that has been on every episode of public television's top-rated cooking show, including the new season that debuts in january 2023. it also includes the top-rated equipment and ingredients from the new testing and tasting segments. cook along with bridget and julia and the test kitchen chefs as the new episodes of the 2023 season air with all-new recipes. every recipe that has appeared on the show is in this cookbook along with the test kitchen's indispensable notes and tips. a comprehensive shopping guide shows readers what products the atk reviews team recommends and it alone is worth the price of the book.

Best-selling author dan buettner debuts his first cookbook, filled with 100 longevity recipes inspired by the blue zones locations around the world, where people live the longest. building on decades of research, longevity expert dan buettner has gathered 100 recipes inspired by the blue zones, home to the healthiest and happiest communities in the world. each dish–for example, sardinian herbed lentil minestrone; costa rican hearts of palm ceviche; cornmeal waffles from loma linda, california; and okinawan sweet potatoes–uses ingredients and cooking methods proven to increase longevity, wellness, and mental health. complemented by mouthwatering photography, the recipes also include lifestyle tips (including the best times to eat dinner and proper portion sizes), all gleaned from countries as far away as japan and as near as blue zones project cities in texas. innovative, easy to follow, and delicious, these healthy living recipes make the blue zones lifestyle even more attainable, thereby improving your health, extending your life, and filling your kitchen with happiness.

From the experts at jarden home brands, makers of ball canning products, comes the first truly comprehensive canning guide created for today's home cooks. organized by technique, the all new ball book of canning and preserving covers water bath and pressure canning, pickling, fermenting, freezing, dehydrating, and smoking. straightforward instructions and step-by-step photos ensure success for beginners, while practiced home canners will find more advanced methods and inspiring ingredient twists. thoroughly tested for safety and quality by thermal process engineers at the fresh preserving quality assurance lab, recipes range from much-loved classics — tart lemon jelly, tomato-herb jam, ploughman's pickles — to fresh flavors such as asian pear kimchi, smoked maple-juniper bacon, and homemade kombucha. make the most of your preserves with delicious dishes including crab cakes garnished with eastern shore corn relish and traditional strawberry-rhubarb hand pies. special sidebars highlight seasonal fruits and vegetables, while handy charts cover processing times, temperatures, and recipe formulas for fast preparation. lushly illustrated with color photographs, the all new ball book of canning and preserving is a classic in the making for a new generation of home cooks.

The #1 bestselling author and food network personality at last answers that age-old question—“what's for dinner?”—bringing together more than 125 simple, scrumptious, step-by-step recipes for delicious dinners the whole family will love.for families juggling school, work, and a host of other time-consuming daily obligations, the idea of making dinner from scratch can be daunting. ree drummond makes it easy for families to make simple, scrumptious, homemade meals with minimum fuss and maximum enjoyment. the pioneer woman cooks: dinnertime includes delicious, easy-to-make recipes for comfort classics, 16-minute meals, freezer-friendly food, as well as soups, main dish salads, and a favorite of her own family: breakfast for dinner.you’ll find more than 125 fast-and-delicious recipes that combine pantry staples with fresh ingredients, including beef stroganoff, chicken taco salad, pasta puttanesca, ready-to-go freezer meatballs (and many dinners you can make with them!), oven barbecue chicken, mexican tortilla casserole, veggie chili, beef with snow peas, and many, many more. included is a section of mouthwatering quick desserts—literally the icing on the cake. filled with ree’s signature step-by-step photos, relatable humor, and irresistible, folksy charm, the pioneer woman cooks: dinnertime is the go-to cookbook every home cook can rely on for any—and every—night of the week.

Get a whole year's worth of the most flavorful, healthy, good-for-you recipes from cooking light in cooking light annual recipes 2007! dig into some of our bestdesserts, soups, salads, stews, one-dish meals, sandwiches, breads, rolls, muffins, biscuits, sides, and international dishes, bursting with unforgettable flavors. try elegant roast chicken with mint-cilantro pesto…crunchy crab cakes with red pepper mayonnaise…chic oven-roasted tomatoes with goat cheese…comforting, down-home pork chops with country gravy…and creamy café au lait chiffon pie. and you'll also get: – more than 1,000 healthy cooking light recipes – secrets, tips, and how-tos from the magazine – luscious, full-color recipe photos that look good enough to eat – three recipe indexes, so you can find what you need…fast! – recipes judged best-of-the-best by the editors at cooking light – detailed nutritional analysis for every recipeplus the holiday cookbook! celebrate the season with the holiday cookbook, our annual section in cooking light annual recipes dedicated to offering you ideas on what to serve, when to serve it, and how best to serve it. our festive dinners and creative ideas ensure that the time you spend in the kitchen is, indeed, time well-spent.

The diverse countries of the mediterranean are united by a cuisine which makes full use of the sun-drenched fruits,vegetables and herbs from the land and the rich produce of the sea. try tapenade of herb aïoli with summervegetables as a starter, make a substantial supper with provençal beef and olive daube, serve sun-dried tomatobread with an avocado, orange and almond salad, or end a special dinner with fig, date and almond tart. allrecipes are identified by country so that you can make a menu from one specific area or mix and match as you like. this rich and varied collection of recipes will bring you the true taste of the mediterranean.

The diverse countries of the mediterranean are united by a cuisine which makes full use of the sun-drenched fruits,vegetables and herbs from the land and the rich produce of the sea. try tapenade of herb aïoli with summervegetables as a starter, make a substantial supper with provençal beef and olive daube, serve sun-dried tomatobread with an avocado, orange and almond salad, or end a special dinner with fig, date and almond tart. allrecipes are identified by country so that you can make a menu from one specific area or mix and match as you like. this rich and varied collection of recipes will bring you the true taste of the mediterranean.

Joy of cooking is the best-selling cookbook of all time. these days, few things can be legitimately called classic or timeless. yet those words seem to perfectly describe joy of cooking, the indispensable cookbook that for more than eighty years has been bible and kitchen companion to renowned chefs and household cooks alike. once again, the joy of cooking 2014 day-to-day calendar–the fifteenth edition–borrows from this esteemed source and presents helpful daily kitchen and culinary hints, while its weekly undated pages provide a favorite recipe to try.

Joy of cooking is the best-selling cookbook of all time. these days, few things can be legitimately called classic or timeless. yet those words seem to perfectly describe joy of cooking, the indispensable cookbook that for more than eighty years has been bible and kitchen companion to renowned chefs and household cooks alike. once again, the joy of cooking 2014 day-to-day calendar–the fifteenth edition–borrows from this esteemed source and presents helpful daily kitchen and culinary hints, while its weekly undated pages provide a favorite recipe to try.