The Haven’s Kitchen Cooking School by Alison Cayne

July 26, 2017 by
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The Haven's Kitchen Cooking School: Recipes and Inspiration to Build a Lifetime of Confidence in the Kitchen by Alison Cayne is not another run of the mill book devoted to the basics of preparing a meal. It is a cookery course designed to teach techniques and perfect skills in the hope that the reader develops their own style and instinct… read more

Tom Kerridge’s Dopamine Diet

July 23, 2017 by
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Tom Kerridge's Dopamine Diet: My Low-Carb, Stay-Happy Way to Lose Weight by Tom Kerridge fits into an unusual category of books for me. Yes, it is technically a diet cookbook but one that is full of recipes that are comforting and totally appeal to me. Kerridge lost eleven stone in three years - that's over 150 pounds using his Dopamine… read more

Friday Flashback – Wintersweet

July 22, 2017 by
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This week's Friday Flashback has slid into Saturday with Wintersweet: Seasonal Desserts to Warm the Home by Tammy Donroe Inman. Of course, most of the world is in the midst of sultry heat waves but I'm a cart before the horse type of gal - winter is coming! Winter is my favorite time of year followed by Fall - you… read more

The Malaysian Kitchen

July 20, 2017 by
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The Malaysian Kitchen: 150 Recipes for Simple Home Cooking by Christina Arokiasamy is a balance of authentic Malaysian favorites like Beef Rendang and Char Kway Teow Noodles, while also sharing her own modern iterations, such as Wok-Fried Spaghetti with Kale and Sambal (which we are sharing with you today). Vivid on-location photography by David Hagerman takes the reader into the… read more

Fress – Emma Spitzer

July 19, 2017 by
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Fress: Bold Flavors from a Jewish Kitchen by Emma Spitzer beautifully delivers a melting pot of Middle-Eastern and Eastern European flavors with this contemporary Jewish cookbook. Emma is a UK MasterChef finalist who is big on flavor and spice. Fress, in Yiddish, means: "to eat copiously and without restraint".  "Spitzer's style of cooking is unfussy and uncomplicated, extracting the maximum taste from… read more

Unforgettable to be published by Grand Central Publishing

July 18, 2017 by
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Wonderful news out today for Emily Thelin and her labor of love, Unforgettable: The Bold Flavors of Paula Wolfert's Renegade Life - Grand Central Life & Style will be publishing the book later this year. Multiple publishers originally passed on this project which resulted in the determined Unforgettable team turning to crowd funding to finance the publication. In record time, the… read more

Cake, I Love You – Jill O’Connor

July 17, 2017 by
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Cake, I Love You: Decadent, Delectable, and Do-able Recipes by Jill O'Connor offers 60 divinely decadent recipes that will appeal to home bakers of all levels. Organized by flavor profile (banana, coconut, chocolate, caramel, spice, fruit) and level of difficulty, each chapter in this cookbook from baking master Jill O'Connor presents only one problem that I can see - you will… read more

Green Plate Special – Christine Burns Rudalevige

July 16, 2017 by
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Green Plate Special: Sustainable, Healthy, and Delicious Recipes by Christine Burns Rudalevige is packed with the author's wealth of knowledge on sustainable cooking along with tips on how to take advantage of local fare and reduce waste to creatively revamp leftovers. The author, a culinary school graduate, writes for numerous outlets including Food52 and Fine Cooking and is an expert in… read more

Friday Flashback – Spuntino

July 14, 2017 by
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Recently, I was reminded about how much I love the cookbook Spuntino: Comfort Food (New York Style) by Russell Norman when it showed up on my recently indexed book list. Norman is also the author of Polpo: A Venetian Cookbook (of Sorts) and a restaurateur. Over the last two decades he has worked in many of London's landmark restaurants in every capacity from… read more

Bangkok by Leela Punyaratabandhu

July 13, 2017 by
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Bangkok: Recipes and Stories from the Heart of Thailand by Leela Punyaratabandhu is a glorious tribute to Thai cuisine. Leela is the voice behind the blog SheSimmers which she created in November 2008 in the memory of her mother, the cookbook addict, who inspired her love for cooking. Leela shares on her site that her mother's philosophy in life was based upon a statement… read more

Is it time to elevate your cooking game?

July 12, 2017 by
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Last December, I did a series of gift guides for cooks and bakers. One of the guides was tailored to books that ranged from new to advanced cooks - the Cookbook Gift Guide for New to Advanced Cooks. This morning one of the members of The Cookbook Junkies asked for recommendations of cookbooks that are geared to improving skill levels. I have… read more

Vegetarian Heartland – Shelly Westerhausen

July 10, 2017 by
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Vegetarian Heartland: Recipes for Life's Adventures by Shelly Westerhausen is a cookbook of approximately 85 recipes for vegetarian comfort food delivered from a fresh and exciting point of view. Recipes are organized by 'adventure' and each features a drink, salads, soups, main courses, and desserts. One of my favorite Midwestern cookbook authors is Amy Theilen and Shelly's voice and style remind me… read more

The Butcher Babe Cookbook

July 8, 2017 by
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The Butcher Babe Cookbook: Comfort Food Hacked by a Classically Trained Chef by Loreal Gavin brings a delicious collision of down home dishes and classic French cooking in this incredible collection of new comfort food recipes. This Southern belle's specialty of baking, butchery and bourbon all make for one exciting cookbook. Root Beer Bites (pork with a sticky sweet root beer… read more

The Harvest Baker – Ken Haedrich

July 6, 2017 by
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The Harvest Baker: 150 Sweet & Savory Recipes Celebrating the Fresh-Picked Flavors of Fruits, Herbs & Vegetables by Ken Haedrich serves up 150 delicious baked goods that are full of fresh fruits, vegetables, and herbs and go far beyond the typical fare of zucchini muffins or banana bread. Ken is the Dean of The Pie Academy, an online community for pie bakers… read more

Artisan’s new cookbook line

July 5, 2017 by
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When you visit a bookstore, you will find plenty of high quality cookbooks with prices to match, plus heaping displays of low cost cookbooks of dubious quality, and precious little in between. A new cookbook line from publisher Artisan Books is aiming to change that situation.  Called Artisanal Kitchen, the line includes three titles released this June with more to follow in… read more

Tapas – Elisabeth Luard

July 3, 2017 by
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Tapas: Classic Small Dishes from Spain by Elisabeth Luard is a beautiful book sharing recipes for my favorite way to enjoy a meal - little plates. I'd rather have an array of little bites than a composed plate of food - I love the variety and the communal sharing makes for a great experience. Among the recipes here are salted… read more

A Moveable Feast by Katy Holder

July 2, 2017 by
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A Moveable Feast by Katy Holder is full of recipes that look good, taste great and travel well, from a chicken and pork picnic pie (shared below) to pistachio meringues with caramel filling. For those of us (namely, me) who aren't into the whole picnic package of ants, mosquitos and humidity - these tasty recipes are perfect for indoor enjoyment as… read more

Fall Books September to December Part Two

June 30, 2017 by
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Because of the sheer volume of books that are being published from September to December, I am going to do this post a little differently. This will be a shorter peek at each title, or just a title listing so you can plan your cookbook purchases based on knowing what is being released. For titles being released in July and… read more

Ima Cuisine – Yael Shochat

June 29, 2017 by
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Ima Cuisine: An Israeli Mother's Kitchen by Yael Shochat with David Cohen was published last year in New Zealand where Middle Eastern food is gaining popularity.  Yael is an Israeli mother and restaurateur who shares recipes showcasing her love of eastern Mediterranean cuisine in her restaurant, Ima - which translates to Mother in Hebrew.  In this her debut book, recipe… read more

Crave-worthy Cookbooks from the Second Half of 2017 Part One

June 28, 2017 by
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Do you hear that sound? The sound of Cookbooktober rapidly approaching. So many exciting titles are coming our way and to help you shuffle through the delightful madness, I'm sharing a sneak peek with you today of books being published in July and August (check back later in the week for a post on September through December's releases). If you… read more

Grill Smoke BBQ by Ben Tish

June 26, 2017 by
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Grill Smoke BBQ by Ben Tish is proof that there is a world full of options when it comes to barbecue than hot dogs and burgers and that there is a power greater than us that loves us and wants us to eat happy. Tish, the Chef Director of the Salt Yard Group in London brings smokey deliciousness to far… read more

Master Recipes by the Editors of Food and Wine

June 24, 2017 by
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Master Recipes: A Step-by-Step Guide to Cooking Like a Pro by The Editors of Food & Wine appeals equally to new and experienced cooks. The new cook will love the step-by-step approach and process photos to guide them (homemade ricotta, roasting a turkey). The experienced cook will also love those points but more as a way of perfecting their skills and… read more

The Book of Greens – Jenn Louis

June 23, 2017 by
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The Book of Greens: A Cook's Compendium of 40 Varieties, from Arugula to Watercress, with More Than 175 Recipes by Jenn Louis and Kathleen Squires is a compilation of more than 175 recipes for simple, show-stopping fare guaranteed to inspire you to reach for new greens at the farmers' market, or use those that you are familiar with in new… read more

Milk Street Live – Fall Tour & PBS Debut

June 21, 2017 by
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Christopher Kimball is taking Milk Street on the road this Fall and tickets are on sale now. Please note pre-sale access ends June 29, 2017 using code MSKLIVE. Kimball will be signing the first Milk Street Cookbook after the events for all VIP ticket holders. If you can't make one of his appearances, publication date is set for September 12th for… read more

Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat by Samin Nosrat

June 21, 2017 by
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Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat: Mastering the Elements of Good Cooking by Samin Nosrat is a master class in cooking that condenses decades of professional experience into just four simple elements - salt, fat, acid and heat. The author learned to cook at Chez Panisse and has been hailed as "the next Julia Child" from NPR's All Things Considered and her mentor… read more
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