November 2024 New Cookbook Review

November 22, 2024 by
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We are nearing the end of another year of cookbook stalking. This year went so fast – it is all a blur. We have one more month of 2024 and you can keep track of what is coming in December with our 2024 Cookbook Preview and don’t forget that you can create a wishlist and share it with your loved ones. Our 2025 Cookbook Preview Post is live and will be updated regularly.

Our November 2024 EYB Cookbook Club Summary and December 2024 Great Big Cookbook Club Summary can be found at the links provided.

Last May we announced that we have connected the EYB database to ckbk’s library of digital cookbooks. ckbk is a cookbook subscription site where you can access the full content of 916 great cookbooks, the majority of which are indexed here on EYB (and more will be indexed every week). For all the details, please see Jane’s post. If any of this month’s books are a part of the ckbk library, we have identified them as such: ckbk.

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Lastly, if events are planned for particular books/authors, I have included a link. Be sure to check our Calendar frequently for new entries there are loads of events around the world as more in-person and virtual events are being planned.

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United States

Favorite – Recipes To Inspire The Home Chef by Nanette Smalley, of the noted ‘La Querencia’ restaurant of which she was the chef/owner, expresses her love and affinity for food, nutrition and cooking. This book consists of the ‘best of the best’ of hundreds of recipes in her possession. She has worked professionally as a chef for decades and states “you have my word that this book will save you time and frustration.”

Modern Cuban: A Contemporary Approach to Classic Recipes by Ana Quincoces shows us how to welcome guests to an inclusive culinary celebration, demonstrating how many of these much-loved recipes can be tweaked or are already good fits for vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, ketogenic, and other diets. With ingredients and alternatives that are easy to find or already in most home kitchens, learning Cuban cooking has never been so simple! Readers will find instructions for preparing essentials like fragrant sofrito and tangy mojo criollo along with irresistible croquetas, yuca frita (fried yuca), sopa de platano (plantain soup), picadillo (beef hash), buttery guava-filled pastelitos (pastries), flan de coco (coconut flan), and an abundance of other delectable sides, mains, and desserts.

German Heritage Baking: Time-Honored Recipes, Traditional Techniques, and Culinary Secrets by Heidrun Metzler:  Heidrun was born and raised in Germany where she comes from a family of women who love to bake (her mother, aunt, and grandmother were her teachers!). She has been creating her own recipes with an American influence since moving to the US as a young woman (over 45 years ago). This cookbook is a 10+ years-in-the-making labor of love, to authentically preserve and pass down her generations’ worth of inherited tips, techniques, and ingredient knowledge, along with the profound joy of fresh pastries prepared well in one’s own kitchen.

Everyday Indulgence: 80+ Cleverly Balanced Recipes to Nourish Your Body and Delight Your Soul by Lindsay Moser shares 80+ supercharged recipes packed with protein, fiber, and micronutrients for the uncompromising food-lover who wants to have their cake and eat it too. Discover go-to power ingredients as Lindsay shares tips for balancing and amping-up nutrition in indulgent recipes, including everything from mac and cheese and pizza to fast food recreations and desserts. You’ll learn how to incorporate the ingredients you love into your everyday, and make them work for you – a sustainable way of eating that prioritizes food freedom over restriction, to fuel your body and ignite your soul.

The Perfect Plate: Easy Restaurant Styling Hacks to Make Your Home Cooked Meals Epic by Jeff Solberg: Wield your kitchen with professional flair and make every meal a special occasion with these incredible recipes and plating guides from viral home-chef Jeff Solberg. Jeff helps you recreate his delicious, perfectly arranged plates with ease, so every weeknight meal has that gourmet feel with minimal effort.

Wafu Cooking: Everyday Recipes with Japanese Style by Sonoko Sakai redefines what Japanese cooking can be. Wafu (literally “Japanese style”) food is fusion at its best, combining flavors, ingredients, and techniques from around the globe with a distinctly Japanese personality. This title is a collection of recipes that captures the cultural exchange between Japan and the rest of the world in dishes that have come to Japan from abroad and been “wafu-ed” to suit local tastes, and in Japanese dishes that are reimagined through an American lens. A book that reflects as much the author’s own journey – a life spent in New York, Los Angeles, Mexico, and elsewhere – as it does the foods of Japan, Wafu Cooking is an utterly unique, thoroughly modern cookbook. EVENTS

The Happiest Hour: Delicious Mocktails for a Fabulous Moms’ Night In by Debbie Podlogar: Mocktail Mom® is calling all mothers! That includes moms of humans or pets, spiritual and literal, and bonus points if you’re over 50. The Happiest Hour is here to encourage you to have fun drinking without the alcohol. Who said you can’t be part of the party if you’re not drinking? No more Shirley Temples! With this beautifully photographed recipe book containing over 50 mocktails, grab your shakers and let’s start muddling-like-a-mother.

In the Catbird Seat: A Nashville Chef’s Journey at the Convergence of Art and Cuisine by Brian Baxter and Mike Wolf: Due to high demand for the deluxe edition, the publisher released the trade edition of In the Catbird Seat, featuring the same recipes and content in a more functional size. Since its opening in 2011, The Catbird Seat has captivated food-lovers and critics alike with its spectacular food and open kitchen layout. Now, take a special inside look at the menus and workings of this renowned restaurant through the eyes of former Executive Chef, Brian Baxter. Part luxury cookbook, part memoir, this book brings readers alongside Chef Baxter’s time as the fifth Executive Chef of The Catbird Seat. From navigating the post-Covid restaurant scene, to planning the menus, to looking ahead to his time away from The Catbird Seat, the book provides just as intimate an experience as you’d get sitting in one of the exclusive restaurant’s twenty-two seats..

Betty Crocker Found Recipes: Beloved Vintage Recipes Worth Sharing by Betty Crocker delivers a carefully curated treasure trove of more than 100 favorite vintage recipes found in the Betty Crocker archives, dusted off and so delicious you’ll love them on today’s table.

The League of Kitchens Cookbook: Brilliant Tips, Secret Methods & Favorite Family Recipes from Around the World by Lisa Gross: Founded in 2014 by Lisa Kyung Gross, the daughter of a Korean immigrant and a Jewish New Yorker, League of Kitchens is a unique cooking school that empowers immigrant women to share culinary expertise and culture through hands-on cooking workshops, both in their homes and online. The instructors pass on their knowledge, skills, recipes, and most importantly, their secrets for how to cook with love. At its heart, League of Kitchens is a celebration of the invaluable contributions of immigrants to our food culture and society. Now, with this cookbook, you can bring these exceptional classes into your own home kitchen. This visually stunning cookbook features favorite family recipes that have been honed and perfected over the years and passed down through the generations: recipes from Mexico, Indonesia, Bangladesh, Burkina Faso, Ukraine, Greece, Afghanistan, India, Argentina, Japan, Uzbekistan, Lebanon, Iran, and Nepal. Each recipe goes beyond mere ingredients and instruction; it’s enriched with personal stories, cultural and family traditions, and the secret tips, tricks, and tiny details that elevate a dish from good to extraordinary – those little nuances that make something uniquely amazing and delicious. EVENTS

Flavour, Savouring the Seasons: Recipes from the Market Table by Pascale Beale is packed with ingredient-focused, Mediterranean-inspired recipes. Grouped by key seasonal ingredients, with stunning full-page photos of every dish, delightful anecdotes, practical tips, and uncomplicated recipes that work every time, Flavour makes Mediterranean-style seasonal cooking a joy for all. The book is a compendium of nearly 150 healthy, savory, and sweet, primarily plant-based dishes, focusing on the taste, textures and colors of over ninety different fruit, herbs, vegetables, and other seasonal produce, Flavour celebrates the essence of cooking with the seasons through its creative and flavor-filled recipes. EVENTS

The Ribbon in Her Journal: A Tribute to the Life and Legacy of Phyllis Hoffman DePiano by Brian Hart Hoffman is a loving tribute to Phyllis Hoffman DePiano, the late founder and CEO of Hoffman Media, publisher of cooking and lifestyle magazines. This beautiful book contains blog posts selected by her friends and family along with photography and words of encouragement. She shared stories of family, faith and inspiration in her posts that many will find inspirational. Her first post in 2014 began with I am the mother of adult twin sons, who are presidents of our company.

Half Baked Harvest Quick & Cozy by Tieghan Gerard is the author’s fourth cookbook that contains a collection of more than 120 recipes that reflect the way she cooks now: simple ingredients, easy to get on the table, short on time yet big on flavor. Relying on basic ingredients and Tieghan’s signature knack for making sauces and dressings that you’ll want to double to keep on hand at all times, these recipes will make your meals feel like a warm hug. Be sure to add Tieghan’s blog (3,194 recipes) to your Bookshelf. EVENTS

Not Too Sweet: 100 Dessert Recipes for Those Who Want More with Just a Little Less by Jessica Seinfeld is an all-new collection of dessert recipes for everyone to enjoy, no matter their age, dietary restrictions, or skill level in the kitchen, from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Vegan, At Times and Deceptively Delicious. In her five cookbooks to date, Jessica Seinfeld has shown readers that healthy eating need not be a chore or a bore. Now she’s back to show you that this truth applies even to dessert.

The Great British Baking Show 2024 by The British Bake Off Team showcases 80 wonderful bakes inspired by the show’s most popular signature themes – Cake, Biscuits, Bread, Pastry, Patisserie, Dessert, Chocolate and Free-from – celebrating the very best in comfort bakes.

Pan y Dulce: The Latin American Baking Book (Pastries, Desserts, Rustic Breads, Savory Baking, and More) by Bryan Ford highlights the baking traditions of Latin America, infusing classic breads, pastries, cakes, and cookies with new energy and sharing the cultures and stories behind each recipe. Bryan has changed the way the world sees baking. Breaking free from a Euro-centric approach to the craft, he celebrate the baking traditions of Latin America, starting with a simple approach to recipes and technique, and sharing the depth and nuance of the stories behind each loaf and pastry. This is an essential baking book for every home baker looking to expand their understanding of the history of the craft and explore the sweets and treats, breads and bakes of this region, from Mexico, Central America, South America, and the Caribbean.

Martha The Cookbook 100 Favorite Recipes: Lessons and Stories from My Kitchen by Martha Stewart is the culinary icon’s 100th book containing an intimate collection of 100 favorite recipes and the memories behind them. With this highly curated collection of recipes, Martha Stewart fans will be delighted to have Martha’s top recipes at hand. These recipes, accompanied by stories and photos from her personal archives, represent the most pivotal moments in her life. From timeless classics to contemporary delights, these recipes reflect storied moments from her legendary life and trailblazing career.

The Ultimate Minnesota Cookie Book: 100 Best Recipes from the Star Tribune’s Holiday Cookie Contest by Lee Svitak Dean and Rick Nelson: This edition has 35 new recipes added to the 2018 The Great Minnesota Cookie Book. The new recipes include Grasshoppers and dark chocolate fig rolls, Maple-roasted walnut delights, and Tiramisu twists and cardamom cherry buttons. I have had my eye on Kit-Kat treats and the Maple-roasted walnut delights ever since they were published in the Star Tribune.

Eleven Madison Park: The Plant-Based Chapter by Daniel Humm is a deluxe limited edition set of books documenting the transformation of Eleven Madison Park, “one of the most lavishly praised” restaurants in America (New York Times) and one of the top restaurants in the world, as it becomes the first plant-based dining room to be awarded three Michelin stars.

Sandwiches of History: The Cookbook: All the Best (and Most Surprising) Things People Have Put Between Slices of Bread by Barry W. Enderwick is the ultimate book for the sandwich connoisseur (or even the sandwich curious): nearly 100 recipes spanning the centuries, from the most well-known to obscure but delicious sandwiches. Barry provides not only recipes, but interesting information and fun facts that pertain to them.

Bake until Golden Brown by Britney Brown-Chamberlain shares her favorite sweet and savory bakes from heirloom recipes passed down from her loved ones. She also fashions new twists on her favorite desserts. Britney’s recipes are full of clear, helpful tips for tackling even the most technical bakes from the comfort of your own kitchen. With more than 100 recipes, this gorgeous book will send you on a baking journey through delicious treats.

Heritage Cookies of the Mediterranean World by Scott Pavelle and Kate Pavelle is the follow up to Heritage Cookies of the Old and New World which I purchased a few years ago. I recommended the first book to many cookie lovers as I was impressed with the content. This title collects masterpieces from the birthplace(s) of Western civilization with 250 recipes. Recipes include: Spanish Alemandrados (Almond-Lemon Macaroons), Broas de Mel (Portuguese Honeycakes) and Giuggiulena (Sicilian Sesame Fingers). Kate provides “extra spice notes” which shares stories as well as “cookie nerd moments” which provides detailed information on a particular cookie – perhaps historical background and the science behind a technique.

The Pasta Queen: The Art of Italian Cooking by Nadia Caterina Munno delivers over a hundred delicious recipes and stunning photographs that will transport you to the heart of the Mediterranean. This cookbook also delves into Nadia’s food philosophies, including the importance of using seasonal ingredients, following a balanced diet, and celebrating cultural history through food.

Richard Hart Bread: Intuitive Sourdough Baking by Richard Hart is a comprehensive guide to the craft of baking bread, featuring more than 60 recipes filled with all the expertise and experience of the founder of Copenhagen’s Hart Bageri and former head baker at San Francisco’s Tartine. Through gorgeous photography, explanatory videos accessed on page through QR codes, and thorough descriptions of methods, you’ll have all the tools you need to make great breads. Rich in stories and Richard’s boundless enthusiasm, this book will make you fall ever deeper in love with bread.

A Sweet Year: Jewish Celebrations and Festive Recipes for Kids and Their Families by Joan Nathan is an update of Joan’s The Children’s Jewish Holiday Kitchen which was published when her own children were young. The book covers nine Jewish holidays and includes step-by-step instructions for kids and their families to prepare accessible feasts. Now she updates a beloved go-to resource for her grandchildren’s generation and adds a heaping helping of new recipes. Included are dishes old and new, traditional and novel, and mouthwatering recipes that everyone will enjoy. Included are essays on the history of Jewish holidays, instructions for how to celebrate them, and craft activities such as making challah covers and candlesticks. Also, here are personal essays on how Nathan’s family celebrates the holidays and various menus that can be mixed and matched. EVENTS

Sun-Kissed Cooking: Vegetables Front and Center by Brooke Williamson is the culinary superstar and Top Chef winner’s much-anticipated first cookbook. Here she reimagines the role produce plays in everyday meals, moving it from side to center in enticing recipes that add fun and complex flavor to healthy eating. Though vegetarians will find plenty of recipes to love, this book is for everyone who wants to eat better without compromising flavor or skimping on ingredients they love – many dishes feature meat, poultry, and seafood. Williamson’s cooking style is wonderfully original without being fussy or complicated, and following her helpful guidance, home cooks of every level can adopt her joyful attitude in the kitchen at the dinner table.

Sift: The Elements of Great Baking by Nicola Lamb was published in the US this month, the UK edition having been released in May. In this masterpiece of a book, Nicola delivers 115 pages of baking knowledge from the science behind ingredients and the role they play in baking, swaps for ingredients, yeast and fermenting facts and so much more. Then she shares recipes that are organized as follows: base recipes (doughs to pastry); afternoon bakes (recipes that take one afternoon or up to 4 hours); a day (recipes that take over 4 hours or have multiple steps); a weekend (recipes that need to be split over multiple days) and extras (brown butter, preserves, etc). Timelines are given for each recipe. This is an absolute must-have for all bakers and one that will not leave my library of books. EVENTS

When Southern Women Cook: History, Lore, and 300 Recipes from Every Corner of the American South by America’s Test Kitchen is a first-of-its-kind Southern cookbook featuring more than 300 ATK recipes and fascinating insights into the culinary techniques and heroes of the American South. Tour the diverse history of Southern food through the voices of 60 women and nonbinary contributors who’ve shaped the cuisine! For more information, please see our promotional post and giveaway. EVENTS

Open Sesame: 45 Sweet and Savory Recipes for Tahini & All Things Sesame by Rachel Belle guides you to getting creative with globally inspired recipes – each with a unique sesame twist – in this stylish, palate-pleasing cookbook. Reimagine how tahini can fit into your everyday repertoire with all the style and whimsy from the host of the James Beard-nominated Your Last Meal podcast.

Bake Club: 101 Must-Have Moves for Your Kitchen by Christina Tosi and Shannon Salzano covers all the categories of the baking universe – these are recipes designed to empower home bakers to have fun in the kitchen and to dispel all baking misconceptions: I don’t have enough time, I don’t have the right ingredients, I don’t have a standing mixer, and I’m a terrible baker. That means no fancy ingredients or equipment are required – and modifications are very much allowed! Disarmingly doable yet show-stoppingly impressive, the 100-plus recipes that make up Bake Club are classic Tosi creations – simple, inviting, and eminently bakeable. EVENTS

Very Good Bread: The Science of Dough and the Art of Making Bread at Home by Melissa Weller: From the acclaimed baker and James Beard Award nominee, comes a masterclass on perfecting the elemental and beloved food staple – from sourdough loaves and crispy baguettes to bagels, pitas, tortillas, and pizza dough. In these pages, Weller tells you how to create a simple baking schedule that fits into your routine, how to weigh and measure ingredients, and how to make yeast and sourdough starters. She also shares tips on mixing, explains the finer points of fermentation, and lays out the basics of shaping and folding.

With Love and Babka: 50 Sweet and Savory Recipes for Everyone’s Favorite Braided Bread by Elana Pearlman: Become a babka master in the comfort of your own kitchen with this celebration of babka featuring more than fifty recipes that cover sweet and savory variations of the traditional Jewish bread. Pastry chef Elana Pearlman teaches you how to master baking babka as she guides you through the equipment you need, the best techniques, a staple pantry list, her favorite type of flour, and how to use seasonal ingredients. Not only will you learn her most cherished recipes, you’ll also discover the history of babka in Jewish communities.

That Takes the Cookie: More than 75 Tasty Treats for Every Occasion by Ryan Alvarez and Adam Merrin: Enjoy decadent, delicious cookies for every occasion with this easy-to-follow cookie-baking cookbook. Whether you’re craving something sweet, salty, chocolatey, fruity, crispy, chewy, or classic – there’s a perfect treat for everyone in this fun cookie cookbook. A few examples of the cookies you will find here include: Coconut polvorones with ube frosting, Torticas de Moron with guava filling, and Pistachio biscotti with tangy pomegranate glaze.

A Kwanzaa Keepsake and Cookbook: Celebrating the Holiday with Family, Community, and Tradition by Jessica B. Harris is a new and updated edition of A Kwanzaa Keepsake. another important exploration of African American culture, food, and family, featuring recipes and stories to help this generation create unique holiday traditions. Now with a new introduction by award-winning writer and iconic culinary historian Jessica B. Harris, a foreword by chef and television personality Carla Hall, revised recipes and stories, and a fresh new package, A Kwanzaa Keepsake offers proverbs, ceremonies, family projects, inspirational biographies, blessings, and of course, wonderful recipes. Structured around the seven days of Kwanzaa and the virtues each day represents, Harris shares a themed feast for each night, designed to reflect the principle of the day. Interspersed throughout the book are spaces to record family memories, sayings, and recipes. Rich in culinary history, and a source of inspiration for treasuring and recording family traditions both old and new, A Kwanzaa Keepsake is a book to cherish, and one that families will turn to again and again.

The Vedge Bar Book: Plant-Based Cocktails and Light Bites for Inspired Entertaining by Rich Landau, Kate Jacoby, Brian Bolles, Brendan Meehan and Ginevra Reiff: Treat yourself to the best cocktail hour ever with 75 innovative plant-based drinks and snacks. The Vedge Bar Book goes beyond the classics, offering unique (and often surprising) flavor combinations you’ll find nowhere else and will have to sip to believe. To help you round out your next cocktail party there are elevated plant-based bites and bar snacks that can be mixed and matched however you like. The chapters are divided by season, so you can sip and snack all year long. You’ll also find a guide to all the tools and ingredients you’ll need, and tips on how to figure out which products are worth splurging on and which are vegan.

Mastering Macarons: Uncover the Scientific Secrets to Making the Perfect French Macaron by Fred Csibi-Levin: Skilled culinary instructor and pastry chef Fred Csibi-Levin takes all the guess work out of getting picture-perfect (and absolutely delicious) macarons. This three-part guide focuses on breaking down complex techniques into accessible easy-to-follow steps with step-by-step photos that illuminate the mysteries of this notoriously fiddly cookie. In part one, Fred walks readers through his master shell and macaron filling recipes alongside in-depth troubling shooting sections to answer every question before it’s asked. This section builds a strong foundation of understanding that fosters culinary success – it won’t matter if shells have cracked and crumbled or an emulsion has broken, readers are given the tools to identify the problem and create the solution. In the second section of the book, Fred leads readers through showstopping macaron techniques that bring their cookies to the next level. With his expert tutelage and step-by-step images, readers will master multicolored and beautifully shaped shells, textured toppings and mini macaron cakes. And in the third and final part, Fred shares exclusive recipes that dazzle and delight.

Bring Home the Bakery: Sourdough Recipes for High Hydration Breads, Laminated Pastries and Swedish Buns by Grego Montalban Sanchez and Hanna Montalban Sanchez: Learn to make bakery-worthy breads and confections with this spectacular guide to sourdough from Grego and Hanna Montalban Sanchez. Widely known as The Invy Baker, Grego draws from years of experience as a professional chef and bakery owner to offer readers invaluable knowledge from someone who has made sourdough his craft and career. Chockfull of simple tips, meticulous troubleshooting advice and easy-to-follow recipes, this incredible resource was crafted with the home baker in mind and will equip you with all the essential skills you need for flawless results.

Meat Pies: An Emerging American Craft by Brian Polcyn and Michael Ruhlman: The authors continue their vital work of elevating the art of charcuterie in this new collection of recipes, advice, and step-by-step visuals for home cooks and professionals eager to expand their knowledge of meat-and-vegetable concoctions topped, enclosed, or wrapped in dough. The book is divided into sections defined by crust – the contemporary pot pie, the hand-raised pie (individual pies), rolled-raised pies, double-crusted pies, turnovers, vol-au-vents and once readers master each dough, they can re-create their work and invent their own. Within each category of pie are rediscovered favorites, such as a chicken pot pie with a biscuit crust, as well as new spins on classics, including seafood pies, a sheet-pan pie, portable handheld pies, and a show-stopping vegetable pie with a braided crust.

Turkuaz Kitchen: Traditional and Modern Dough Recipes for Sweet and Savory Bakes by Bëtul Tunç: In her first cookbook, social media star and baker Bëtul Tunç of Turkuaz Kitchen shows us how to create sweet and savory doughs and offers 75 recipes on how to use them in main meals and desserts. Bëtul shares recipes broken down by leavened and unleavened dough and even includes a chapter on her family favorite Turkish recipes. EVENTS

Kalaya’s Southern Thai Kitchen by Nok Suntaranon: Bring the bold, spicy, beautiful world of Southern Thai cooking to your kitchen through 100 recipes and stories from the James Beard Award–winning chef and celebrated ambassador of Thai food in the USA. Kalaya’s Southern Thai Kitchen is organized so home cooks can master this food with confidence and ease. With suggested recipe pairings featured on each recipe, traditional and modern recipe names, and beginner materials such as the Sauce and Paste or the Foundations of Southern Thai food chapters – Nok is there with you every step of the way in mastering Thai cooking at home.
Other books of interest include:

Canada

Whitewater Cooks The Food We Love by Shelley Adams: This book is packed full of recipes that people will want to prepare every day using local fresh ingredients! There are five sections including Starters, Salads, Soups and Sides, Dinners and Deserts. Some of the favorite recipes include Spicy lamb meatballs with mint pesto, Summer fattoush salad, Warm wilted kale and potato salad with tahini dressing and Italian nonna ricotta cake!

United Kingdom

Sylvia Plath’s Tomato Soup Cake by Various: Dine with beloved writers in this ‘utterly charming’ (Nina Stibbe) new anthology of their very own favourite recipes, introduced by Bee Wilson.

Who’s Afraid of Romanée-Conti?: A Shortcut to Drinking Great Wines by Dan Keeling is a no-holds-barred voyage of discovery, from sourcing good cheap vino to drinking its most unattainable and holiest of grails – Romanée-Conti – and the universe of interstellar wines that lie in-between.

Better Than Nonna – Modernised Italian Recipes by Danilo Cortellini brings the classic comfort of Italian food but with a dazzling twist of adventurous new flavours. Danilo was Head Chef at the Italian Embassy for ten years before venturing onto our TV screens and making a big splash by becoming one of the finalists in MasterChef: The Professionals. You may also recognise him from his appearances on BBC1’s Saturday Kitchen or his popular Instagram page. Give these recipes a go and see for yourself why they are Better than Nonna.

Pinch of Nom ALL IN ONE: One-pan, Slimming Meals by Kay and Kate Allinson shares 100 brand-new, slimming recipes that can be made in one pot, one pan or one roasting dish. This is the fourth book in the Pinch of Nom series. Enjoy satisfying, flavour-packed and fully calorie-counted meals without the hassle or washing up.

Craveable – All I Want to Eat by Seema Pankhania shares joyful, flavour-led dishes, that are sure to satisfy every mood and appetite. Inspired by Seema’s travels and the food cravings we all share, this collection of recipes will make every meal a celebration, and show that you too can unleash your creativity in the kitchen and access a whole world of vibrant flavour.

Glasgow on a Plate – 3 by Ferrier Richardson: Glasgow on a Plate features 20 of the best chefs and restaurants in Glasgow, featuring tantalizing recipes and stunning photography. Intelligently written and beautifully illustrated, each page reveals another example of the exciting culinary possibilities available in Glasgow.

How to Make Anything in Slow Cooker: 100 Fuss-free, Filling and Tasty Recipes by Hayley Dean: Discover 100 flavour-packed recipes that will save you time, money and effort in this ultimate cookbook of recipes – all to be made in your slow cooker. This is the third book by Dean in her How to Make Anything collection.

The Changing Tides by Roberta Hall-McCarron shares over a hundred recipes for all the ways the author likes to eat, from small snacky bites to brunches, big meaty feasts to sumptuous puddings. Some are simple, some a little more challenging, but they’re always about celebrating Scottish produce and the pleasure of sharing food with friends and family. At the end of each chapter is a seasonal dinner party menu, thoughtfully designed so it’s easy to make a showstopper meal that everyone can relax and enjoy, including the chef. ckbk

OPSO – A Modern Greek Cookbook by Nikos Roussos and Andreas Labridis is a cookbook for all lovers of Greek and Mediterranean food. Inspired by Nikos and Andreas’ Greek culinary heritage and their love of fresh ingredients, OPSO restaurant opened in the heart of Marylebone in 2014 with a mission to elevate modern Greek food and introduce Londoners to fine Greek dining. With over 80 recipes, including all of OPSO’s signature Greek dishes, seasonal specials and Greek kitchen favourites from their OPSO at Home menu, there are delicious Modern Greek recipes for every meal and occasion.

Healthy Air Fryer Feasts: Fast, Easy, High-protein Recipes in 30 Mins or Less by Christina Kynigos: Get ready to discover over 80 mouth-watering recipes that are not only under 600 calories but also high in protein and ready in 30 minutes or less! Christina Kynigos brings you an air fryer cookbook packed with easy-to-make, delicious dishes that will leave you feeling full of energy.

Marcus’s France: Memorable French Recipes from My Kitchen to Yours by Marcus Wareing details a culinary journey through France and brings French cooking to your home kitchen. Immerse yourself in the cuisine, where each recipe tells a story of a passion for cooking and heritage. From the sun-kissed fields of Provence to the charming bistros of Paris, discover dishes that capture the heart of France.

Everyday Pressure Cooking: Over 100 Family Favourites Made Fast and Easy in Stovetop and Electric Pressure Cookers by Catherine Phipps puts the pressure cooker at the heart of simple mealtime solutions, cutting down the time you have to spend toiling over a hot stove. Phipps’ recipes are delicious and work every single time, giving you fast, nutritious dishes when you have only minutes, rather than hours, to spare. With over 100 recipes for fish, vegetables, meat, pulses, grains as well as desserts, instructions for Instant Pots, and a photograph of every dish, this is the go-to cookbook for all pressure cooker owners.

Magical Mince Pies – A Christmas Story by Matthew Jones and Jools Abrams: This is the author’s first children’s book – he has published best-selling cookery baking books but as a dad to his young son Magnus he wanted to do a bedtime story meets baking. Hence Magical Mince pies! It also include the recipe for Bread Ahead’s famous mincemeat and mince pies. His plan is to do a series of children’s baking books focusing on famous bakes.

The Spice Collector’s Cookbook: Collected Family Recipes from Gujarat to Genoa by Vina Patel compiles 80 original recipes from around the world, perfected by the author as she adds her native Indian flavour, flair and perfectionism. This is the cookbook to break you out of your usual cooking habits and introduce you to bold new flavours and ideas. There are authentic regional recipes, and fusion concoctions that break all the rules – all in the name of flavour!

Cheese – 100 Ultimate Recipes for Cheese Lovers by James Martin offers over 100 classic and contemporary recipes that highlight how cheese can add flavour, depth and indulgence to your everyday cooking. There are so many classics to master (everyone needs to know how to cook a good cheese omelette), but also twists on classics and lighter, more delicate dishes. With hundreds of cheese varieties to choose from, James will guide you through the most popular and how best to cook them as well offering recipe variations and new favourites to try.

Everybody Loves Chocolate: Delicious Recipes from Around the World by Jennifer Donovan shares over 90 decadent chocolate recipes from around the globe. Whether you want to bake homemade cakes or brownies, create spectacular desserts for a party or craft mini chocolate treats, you’ll find something to love here. Take a tour around the globe and learn the best chocolate recipes from the Americas, Europe, the Middle East, Asia–Pacific and Africa. ckbk

The English Table: Our Food through the Ages by Jill Norman is a delectable journey through the culinary history of England, from ancient times to the present day. The book sheds light on the evolution of English cuisine, which essentially was the food of the rich – the poor had to manage as best they could until the 20th century. Unveiling the secrets hidden in period cookery books, from the earliest known scroll of recipes – the 14th-century Forme of Cury – to modern classics such as Jane Grigson’s English Food, each chapter is a culinary time capsule. Enriched with historical context, the book features carefully curated recipes from each era, offering a mouth-watering glimpse into the flavours that have shaped English culinary heritage.

The Lost Recipes – Australian’s Culinary Gems: Revived and Reimagined by Ross Dobson delivers over 90 rediscovered and revived Australian classics – thrifty, no-waste recipes from a time that honoured seasonal, locally grown ingredients and truly understood the value of food as comfort. Nostalgic, yes, but completely relevant to today’s kitchens.

A Forager’s Guide to Wild Drinks: Ferments, Infusions and Thirst-quenchers for Every Season by Liz Knight: The book celebrates year-round foraging and feasting. Soothing winter warmers and delicate botanical teas join energy-boosting tonics and zingy summer coolers in its beautiful pages. Liz Knight’s expertise and enthusiasm – familiar to viewers of numerous BBC TV shows including Saturday Live and Escape to the Farm – are truly infectious, and her readers will soon be happily gathering their own wild harvest. She includes step-by-step instructions for the basic processes for making different types of drink, including wines, beers, fermented drinks, teas, coffees, juices, tinctures and tonics – so you’ll never go thirsty!

Australia

Adriatico: From Puglia to Venice and Trieste, Recipes from Italy’s Adriatic Coast by Paola Bacchia is a reissue of Adriatico: A Food Journey Down Italy’s Eastern Coastline with additional recipes and more photography. The book is a food journey along Italy’s Adriatic coast to discover authentic dishes off the tourist trail.

A Matter of Taste: The Australian Women’s Weekly and Its Influence on Australian Food Culture by Lauren Samuelsson: Drawing on recipes, food editorials and readers’ memories, this book is a celebration of the Weekly’s vital role in the development of Australian food culture, debunking the myth that Australian food was ‘bland’ and ‘boring’ prior to postwar migration, and illuminating important relationships between food, culture and identity. It shows that the magazine encouraged its readers (mostly women) to be adventurous, to experiment in the kitchen, and to try new ingredients and flavours, stimulating an eclectic, Australian way of eating, which is still reflected on their tables today. Meticulously researched and beautifully presented, A Matter of Taste takes you on an entertaining, nostalgic and insightful culinary journey through Australian food, culture and history.

Chloe’s Vegan Kitchen: 90 Fresh and Easy Recipes from Cookies to Curries by Chloe Wheatland: With 90 recipes full of flavour, vibrant colour and nutrition, Chloe has you covered for any time of the day, from breakfast to snacks and dinners to desserts. Over one million followers online love Chloe’s irresistible and easy-to-make vegan recipes, and now you can enjoy them too! Whether it’s tucking in to a tray of loaded nachos or cosying up with a warm raspberry crumble, this book is brimming with plant-based eats that are good for the mind, body and soul. Chloe’s holistic, joyful approach to life also goes beyond her amazing recipes, helping you to identify, affirm and manifest your personal goals. From cultivating a better morning routine to letting go of perfectionism, Chloe shares her practices for succeeding beyond the kitchen and into everyday life.

New Zealand

Christmas at the Castle Cookbook by Mark Gregory: The Kiwi chef has spent a lifetime in kitchens across the world, cooking for royalty, presidents, movie stars, pop legends and sporting greats. But Mark likes nothing better than making Christmas memories with family at his home in Auckland. So get ready for a delicious mix of classic treats updated for today’s festive table, along with ideas to inspire new traditions. He’ll also show you how to make a sleighful of tasty gifts and create fun and games for the whole family. It’s all about the spirit of Christmas: more caring, sharing, gifting, laughter, kindness, getting together and staying connected.

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