November 2025 New Cookbook Review

November 23, 2025 by
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The year is almost over and it has been a very busy one for cookbook lovers. I prepared a simple roundup of holiday, entertaining, and baking cookbooks that may help you plan your holiday meals and baking.

Our 2026 Cookbook Preview Post has been published and will be updated with additions and revisions as the months go by – and go by quickly they do. A link to the 2025 post is available in this new preview as well, so you will be able to follow December books.

Don’t forget that you can create a wishlist and share it with your loved ones. A few members have been asking some questions about how to do particular notes and more, our Ideas on how to make EYB work better for you with links to new features and helpful posts is a great resource.

Our December 2025 Great Big Cookbook Club Summary and November 2025 EYB Cookbook Club Summary (please note the many changes and additions to this summary) can be found at the links provided.

A reminder about the mobile app: We’re calling the app CookShelf, and you can subscribe in the app, or access it as part of your Eat Your Books Premium membership. You can download the app on the Apple App Store here and on Google Play Store here. If you’re having issues linking your EYB account in CookShelf (maybe you’re seeing the paywall when you are already a Premium member, or your books aren’t syncing), here’s some info on how to resolve that.

A while back 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 1,059 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 these books, I have included a link. Be sure to check our Calendar frequently for new entries – there are loads of events around the world.

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United States

Rome: A Culinary History, Cookbook, and Field Guide to Flavors that Built a City by Katie Parla offers a sweeping portrait of the city’s food culture, past and present. Drawing on two decades of research, eating, and storytelling in the Italian capital, Parla shows how the Roman table has evolved from the Iron Age to today and why it remains one of the world’s most compelling. The book contains over 110 recipes, drawn from experts (home cooks, restaurant pros, and food artisans alike) and is organized with a thematic approach: fried snacks and starters; pasta and soup; fish, meat and offal; vegetables, salads and sides; pizza and breads; and desserts. Accompanied by playful illustrations and custom maps by designer Ian Dingman, the stories and ingredients of the Eternal City are brought to life in Rome with expressive photography by Ed Anderson. Note Parla has released a special edition of the book with a slipcase. EVENTS

Sip & Feast: Family Favorite Recipes by James Delmage and Tara Boerum: The authors built Sip and Feast one video at a time, sharing the actual food they make at home, the way they really make it. Their signature no-nonsense, family-first approach shapes every page of their debut cookbook, Sip & Feast: Family Favorite Recipes. Packed with more than 100 delicious, foolproof recipes, this collection blends cherished fan favorites with brand-new dishes created exclusively for this book. Whether you’re cooking for a weeknight dinner or a Sunday feast, these comforting recipes are designed to be both satisfying and accessible. With heartfelt stories, practical tips, and bold flavors, Sip & Feast: Family Favorite Recipes is your ultimate kitchen companion for bringing people together around the table.

Korean Banchan Recipes: 100 Authentic Side Dishes from Japchae and Pancheon to Kimchi and Namul by Nobuko Kitasaka: Banchan are small, healthy, vegetable-focused side dishes that accompany every Korean meal. These dishes are designed to complement main courses, offering extra layers of flavor and texture with crisp, fresh vegetables. Tangy pickles, seasoned seaweed, marinated tofu, spicy kimchi – there’s something for everyone. For many, banchan is actually the main event! This book features 100 authentic Korean banchan recipes that can be mixed-and-matched to prepare a complete, healthy, and delicious home-cooked Korean meal.

Cocktails Illustrated: 400+ Recipes for the Home Bartender, from Spirit Forward to Zero Proof by America’s Test Kitchen provides a master class in bartending featuring 400+ recipes covering 15 essential categories! Unleash your inner bartender with a demystifying dive into the world of classic and contemporary cocktail making. Organized around categories including martinis, Manhattans, highballs, sours, flips, tropical, and more, it’s the ultimate “how-to” cocktail cookbook.

In Session: Low-Proof Cocktails for High-Quality Occasions by Steven Grasse and Adam Erace: Enjoying drinks with friends will be all about comfortable conversation, the best background music, and delicious bites – not worrying about having one drink too many – with this collection of 36 cocktails and 24 dishes. “Session-able” cocktails rethink classic drinks with low-ABV swaps for more “cheers!” without feeling woozy. In this book, distillery owner Steven Grasse and IACP-award winning food and beverage journalist Adam Erace’s master mixology are accompanied by eight cool, occasion-styled mixtapes from Grammy Award-winning drummer Charlie Hall.

Wine Simple – Perfect Pairings: An Ingenious Guide to Enjoying Food with Wine by Aldo Sohm: The author and sommelier knows that the right wine can make or break a meal. As the wine director of New York’s three-Michelin-starred restaurant Le Bernardin, he draws on his decades of experience to help diners navigate a carefully curated wine list and select the perfect bottle to accompany their food. The perfect pairing can be transformative: The wine makes the food taste better, the food makes the wine taste better, and the synergy between the two takes your meal to a whole new dimension. If you’re not a professional, however, understanding how to pair food and wine can be daunting. Whether you’re scanning a restaurant’s giant wine list or picking up a bottle for a dinner party, this title will teach you how to choose the right wine for the moment. Aldo distills his vast database of expert knowledge into a fun and useful guide that you can turn to at any time. With the tools Aldo provides, you’ll learn how to find the perfect pairing for everything from Thai red curry (dry Riesling) to a burger with fries and ketchup (cabernet franc). Whether you’re new to wine pairing or want to level up your knowledge, Perfect Pairings will become your go-to guide for deciding what to drink with your meal.

Murder on the Menu: Recipes from Sleuthing Stars by Pattie Tierney: Step into the deliciously mysterious world of culinary intrigue with Mystery on the Menu, a one-of-a-kind cookbook featuring recipes crafted by the masterminds behind your favorite whodunits! This collection brings together an eclectic mix of actors from iconic mystery series, bestselling mystery authors, owners of beloved mystery bookstores, and dedicated mystery fans, all sharing their signature dishes inspired by the thrill of the unknown. From appetizers that set the scene to decadent desserts that provide the perfect twist, these recipes are a feast for the senses. Each dish comes with a tantalizing backstory—whether it’s a meal served on set, a dish that fuels late-night writing sessions, or a nostalgic favorite from a mystery lover’s table.

Wine Pairing for the People: The Communion of Wine, Food, and Culture from Africa and Beyond by Cha McCoy is a guide to pairing wine with foods from Africa and beyond, including a tour of wine regions across the globe. The wine world often says food and wine that grow together, go together, and that spicy, tangy, salty, and sweet flavors are a challenge to pair. But what about foods from regions where wine grapes aren’t prevalent? What about global cuisines – many of which are outside of Europe – that celebrate heat and tang? Don’t these traditional foods deserve the perfect wine pairing? McCoy, a Certified Sommelier and owner of The Communion wine boutique, knows that good foods and wines go together and that the cuisines of Africa, Asia, and the Americas are just as worthy of great pours.

Buona Pasta: Fresh Pasta Made Easy With or Without a Machine by Katie Brooks: With the right method, making homemade pasta doesn’t need to be intimidating. With seasoned pasta-making instructor Katie Brooks by your side, master the ins and outs of crafting different doughs and shaping your pasta with what you already have at home, whether that’s just your hands, a manual pasta machine, automatic attachments, or a traditional gnocchi board. These impressive but easy-to-master dishes are great for beginners or nonnas looking for a fresh spin on their pasta repertoire.

Simple Southern Slow Cooker Meals: Mouthwatering Comfort Foods for Weeknight Chefs by Hannah Turton: When life gets hectic and you have hungry mouths to feed, this collection of easy slow cooker recipes will leave you with one less dish to clean, and a home filled with the irresistible aromas of Southern cooking. Hannah Turton gained a dedicated following online for her “resting chef face” while begrudgingly feeding her family day in and day out, and this cookbook saves you from the same dreaded monotony in the kitchen. Pulling from her Southern upbringing, Hannah provides comfort food classics that couldn’t be easier to prepare and are sure to make the whole family smile.

Colorado Cocktails: An Elegant Collection of Over 100 Recipes Inspired by the Centennial State by Amanda Kirschner brings you 100 exclusive recipes from Colorado’s most renowned bars. From the magnificent mountains to the sparkling rivers, these signature recipes embody the unique charm of colorful Colorado. With over 100 recipes and dozens of bartender profiles, you can drink like a local wherever you are. This book is broken down by neighborhood, so you can find the best bars and finest signature creations that Colorado has to offer. From Colorado Springs to Denver, Boulder, Aspen, and beyond, get a taste of Colorado’s craft cocktail scene without ever leaving your zip code.

Secret Sauce – 200 Copycat Recipes to Re-Create Your Favorite Restaurant Sauces, Dips, and Dressings by Kelly Jaggers: Skip the pricey restaurant bill and recreate your favorite restaurant sauces right at home with these 200 fast, easy, and delicious copycat recipes for popular sauces, dips, dressings, and more!

This Is a Book About Rice by Brendan Pang: Bestselling author of the This Is a Book About series Brendan Pang is back with all new creative takes on the humble grain, from rice bowls to soups and even desserts! Inspired by the best rice dishes from around the world, as well as his own cultural and culinary background, these recipes are guaranteed to please your taste buds and up your cooking game. With tips for cooking the perfect pot of rice every time, you’ll never end up with mushy, starchy rice again – no matter the type of rice or the cooking vessel. And with 60 irresistible recipes this love letter to everyone’s favorite grain is sure to keep you coming back for more.

Rooted in Fire: A Celebration of Native American and Mexican Cooking by Pyet DeSpain, Next Level Chef winner, celebrates her Mexican and Native American heritage in this collection of mouthwatering recipes, a vibrant fusion that ties us to the land and to one another. Pyet shows you how to incorporate a delicious range of key ingredients – from venison, dandelion greens, and wild salmon to sunchokes, bison, and native berries—into more than sixty fusion dishes. In addition to her inventive and palate pleasing recipes, Pyet invites home cooks to honor the seasons on our beautiful Earth and connect with essential foodways. “This is more than just a cookbook,” Pyet writes. “It’s giving a voice to Indigenous people, while also highlighting the fusion of my two cultures with fire and purpose.”

Let’s Get Into It: 130+ Comfort Food Recipes for Novice Cooks by Davon Moseley shares over 100 homestyle recipes that are easy to make and enjoy.
Perfect for novice cooks, these accessible recipes build confidence with clear instructions for everything from homemade pasta to braising short ribs.

The King Cookbook by Annie Shi, Clare de Boer and Jess Shadbolt is a stunning collection of simple and elegant seasonal recipes from the beloved New York restaurant. At King, each day begins with a large sheet of parchment paper that will bear the markings of a new menu. The framework never changes but the offerings, cocktails and dishes inspired by Southern France and Italy, refresh and rekindle. This lovely book shares over 120 of its best-loved recipes, culled from years of daily-changing menus.

Something from Nothing by Alison Roman helps you make the most of your pantry with 120 deceptively simple, casually stylish, and impossibly delicious recipes. This title gives you a collection of simple, smart, timeless, budget-friendly recipes that rely on a home cook’s best kept secret: a well-stocked pantry. Making the most of your shelf-stable bottles, bags, jars, and cans, Alison shows you how to cook as she does – loosely, intuitively, and with maximum flavor. With each recipe you’ll fall deeper in love with the magic of pantry cooking by using flavorful, hardworking ingredients that you can keep on hand, leaving you to ask, “How did something so wonderful come from basically nothing?” Whether you’re feeding yourself on a busy weeknight or hosting a last-minute dinner party, this book has just what you need. For easy, straightforward recipes that still impress, Alison has you covered, showing you how to turn every bag of beans, tin of anchovies, and jar of olives into a meal worth celebrating. There are 19 online recipes to try now. EVENTS

Glorious Table: Beautiful Food for a Delicious Life by Gloria Jang: Creating beautiful food is an art: it must be a feast not only for the eyes, but also for the mouth and the soul. Gloria Jang, the creator of Glorious Table, is known for her artful, playful approach to creating beautiful food that is exciting to make, amazing to look at, and incredible to eat. Her thoughtfully crafted recipes are meant for both everyday meals and special celebrations – both occasions where loved ones are enjoying food that is special because it’s made with love and patience. Featuring over 100 recipes, this book will inspire you to slow down and enjoy the art and the process of cooking amazing food.

Make Do with What You Have: 100 Delicious New Recipes from Favorite Old-School Meals by Kardea Brown delivers 100 fantastic recipes – mouthwatering and budget friendly updates of her favorite childhood meals. Growing up in a household with a single mother, Kardea learned to create meals from what was on hand. Here, she offers dozens of recipes for every meal and occasion, good fulfilling food, inspired by her family’s Gullah cuisine, that doesn’t skimp on flavor.

Padma’s All American: Tales, Travels, and Recipes from Taste the Nation and Beyond by Padma Lakshmi: When Padma arrived in New York City in the 1970s, she witnessed firsthand the cuisines of the immigrant communities around her: uniquely their own and yet quintessentially American. Here, in this very personal book – the result of five years of traveling and tasting, listening and observing for her show Taste the Nation – Lakshmi compiles dozens of recipes from the immigrant and Indigenous communities she visits, as well as many from her own family, showing us what really comprises American cuisine. There are two online recipes available. EVENTS

Turtle Island: Foods and Traditions of the Indigenous Peoples of North America by Sean Sherman uncovers the stories behind the foods that have linked the natural environments, traditions, and histories of Indigenous peoples across North America for millennia through more than 150 ancestral and modern recipes from the three-time James Beard Award–winning Oglala Lakota chef. Organized by region, this book delves into the rich culinary landscapes of Turtle Island – as many Indigenous cultures call this continent. Learn to eat with the seasons, consume meat and fish nose-to-tail, focus on plant-forward dishes, and discover how to better feed yourself. Exemplifying how Native foodways can teach us all to connect with the natural world around us, Turtle Island features rich narrative histories and spotlights the communities producing, gathering, and cooking these foods, including remarkable stories of ingenuity and adaptation that capture the resilience of Indigenous communities. EVENTS

The Powered by Protein Cookbook: Simple, Delicious, Protein-Forward Recipes by Jackie Hartlaub: For years, the author struggled with her health and tried to find ways to feel her best to be more successful in her job as an ironworker. She tried a keto diet, which worked great until she found restrictive eating to be unrealistic in the long term. So she honed in on her cooking – making it delicious so she’ll keep craving it, and making it easy enough so she’ll keep doing it. She started sharing these recipes online, and now millions of followers log in to try her recipes. In her debut cookbook, you’ll find more than 85 all-new recipes that will leave you feeling satiated.

Le Bistrot Paul Bert: French Comfort Food from the Parisian Restaurant by Bertrand Auboyneau is a beautifully photographed and designed cookbook that offers celebrated versions of classic French bistro dishes from one of the most iconic Parisian restaurants. In this title, the chef welcomes us all into this special restaurant and shares his approach to more than 100 of the most comforting, beloved French dishes.

Perini Ranch Steakhouse Cookbook: Stories and Recipes for Real Texas Food by Lisa and Tom Perini brings the bold flavors and rustic charm of Texas straight to your kitchen with the official cookbook from the legendary Perini Ranch Steakhouse. Known for its award-winning mesquite-grilled beef and classic Southern comfort food, this culinary treasure invites you to experience the true taste of the Lone Star State. Discover a mouthwatering collection of recipes that capture the essence of Texas cuisine. From perfectly cooked steaks and juicy burgers to savory starters, flavorful sides, and sweet desserts, there’s something for every craving. Plus, with easy-to-follow instructions, you don’t have to be a seasoned chef to whip up these iconic dishes. This is not a reprint of the 2019 title Perini Ranch Steakhouse.

Pour Decisions: 100 Cocktails Inspired by Your Ex by Editors of Cider Mill Press: Turn your heartache into happy hour with 100 cocktails that capture the highs, lows, and total disasters of your dating history. No ugly crying required! Host an ex-themed cocktail party, commiserate with your fellow romantically-challenged friends, or cozy up for a solo night of laughing over your relationship regrets – one delicious drink at a time.

The Soul of Spice:  Exploring India’s Vast Culinary Regions by Keith Sarasin is perfect for both novice cooks and seasoned chefs and features a collection of authentic recipes that are as diverse as India itself. Whether you’re preparing a comforting home meal or planning a feast for friends, each recipe promises bold and unforgettable flavors. Here you will find 150+ recipes for classic dishes from every region of India; a history of Indian food; a detailed breakdown of fundamental ingredients and vibrant photography capturing the spirit of the country. Rediscover the magic of spices, learn the secrets behind iconic dishes, and bring the soul of Indian cooking to life. Whether you’re a foodie, a traveler, or simply curious about this dynamic cuisine, your next flavorful adventure begins here.

Phoenix Eats + Drinks: Recipes from the City’s Favorite Restaurants and Bars by Christina Barrueta celebrates Phoenix’s flourishing culinary and cocktail culture, showcasing the vibrant talents that have put the Valley of the Sun on the national map. In this follow-up to the bestselling Phoenix Cooks, the award-winning food writer brings readers nearly 90 new recipes from the city’s top chefs and mixologists. With a wider range of mixology hotspots, this collection goes beyond the plate to introduce readers in Phoenix’s dynamic cocktail scene. Whether you’re an experienced home cook or a budding mixologist, there’s something here for everyone.

The Encyclopedia of Soups and Stews: Over 300 Hearty Recipes for Every Season by The Coastal Kitchen offers an extensive collection of 300+ nourishing recipes for every season. Dive into a rich tapestry of flavors, from classic favorites to exciting new twists. Perfect for both culinary novices and experienced chefs, these recipes come with easy-to-follow instructions and expert tips to ensure success in every bowl.

Veggies for Breakfast: 100 Delicious Plant-Focused Recipes for Healthier Mornings. by Willi Galloway offers quick, easy, and tasty vegetarian-ish breakfast recipes with tons of adaptable, mix-and-match, and make-ahead recipe ideas to take the stress out of your morning and start the day off right. Imagine veggies piled on toast, stuffed into tacos, heaped into bowls, stir-fried in skillets and baked with eggs – all with a broad set of flavors to help you break out of ruts. Willi guides you on a path to eating more vegetables more often by widening the definition of breakfast and diversifying what you eat.

The Pasta Book – Recipes, Techniques, Inspiration by Marc Vetri and David Joachim presents a wide range of easy to impressive pasta dinners using both dried and fresh pastas. With a dish for every shape, sauce, mood, and timeline, Vetri demystifies the process of “marrying” pasta and sauce into one harmonious dish, creating your own flavor combinations, and pairing different pastas and sauces. Vetri shares both weeknight classics and popular pastas from his restaurants, adapting his methods so home cooks can experience these acclaimed dishes in their own kitchens. EVENTS

A Kitchen in Italy: A Year of Family Meals and Celebrations from Our Home by Mimi Thorisson chronicles the rich culinary treasures of Italian cuisine in her personal collection of 100 simple yet elegant recipes from the award-winning author of Old World Italian. Mimi has found a true home in Italy, and her new Italian cookbook shares the sumptuous meals she cooks and eats in her Italian kitchen. With recipes spanning antipasti, primi, secondi, and dolci, you can tuck into a rustic countryside dish on a weeknight or build a special occasion menu to delight your friends. Featuring 150 photographs shot by Mimi’s husband, Oddur Thorisson, this stunning title brings Mimi’s Italian secrets to your dinner table. We now have the author’s culinary tours and workshops on our Calendar.

Phil’s Favorites: Recipes from Friends and Family to Make at Home by Phil Rosenthal, New York Times bestselling author and star of the hit Netflix series Somebody Feed Phil, delivers a brand-new collection of recipes you can make at home, featuring dishes from family, friends, and renowned chefs around the world. This title is more than just a cookbook; it’s a celebration of food, family, and friendship. With contributions from his wife, actress Monica Horan, his daughter Lily and son Ben, and his brother Richard, as well as friends like Judy Gold and Anna Romano, this book is filled with heartwarming stories and craveable dishes. EVENTS

Texas BBQ – The Art of Low and Slow by Veronica Meewes takes you deep in the heart of Texas barbecue through in-depth profiles and striking images. Whether it’s Houston, Dallas, or Austin, travel across the Lone Star State to meet the pitmasters and explore the tools and learn the time-honored techniques that define this beloved craft. There are profiles of 75+ notable barbecue spots across the state plus vibrant photography showcasing the people behind the pits – and the meats of their labor. Also included are essays exploring the history, techniques and cultural impact of Texas barbecue along with interviews with leading Texas barbecue influencers and tastemakers. There are no recipes in this title. The author has an event scheduled at Book People – Austin TX on December 7th.

Other titles of Interest:

Canada

All That Crumbs Allow by Michelle Marek and Camilla Wynne shares fifty recipes that build a charming case for keeping a humble hunk of bread around. Learn how to easily transform leftover bread into (better than store-bought) crumbs, before discovering all the things that crumbs allow from elegant starters & sides, delicious mains, desserts to impress, and some pantry staples too. This compact volume includes guest recipes from Nicola Lamb, Chi Nguyen, Anna Higham, Andrew Janjigian, Jeremy Lee & more. I took inspiration from one recipe for roasted potatoes using garlic flavored bread crumbs to send potatoes into another realm of flavor and crunch delight.

Carnivore: A Butcher’s Secrets for Perfectly Cooked Meats by Dominique Rioux is the chef/butcher’s tribute to the art of meat, packed with essential knowledge on cuts, terminology, and techniques. With sixty recipes for every level of carnivore, you’ll find creative twists on classics to impressive dishes.

Let Rise: Stories from a Small Town Cook by Adam Loo captures one man’s journey to achieve success in his small town, by putting his family values first and letting the dough rise. Here, Loo takes readers on an exhilarating journey from growing up in a family farm to establishing his own unique farm-to-table business in the heart of his home province of Prince Edward Island. The author the pivotal moments in his life, both triumphant and painful, that shaped the renowned chef he has become, whether braving the storm of family conflicts, his unforgiving battle with perfectionism and struggles with loss – affected his aspirations to create a unique business edge.

Thyme for Dessert: Sweets and Treats Inspired by the Wild Abundance of the Pacific North West by DL Acken and Aurelia Louvet is a stunningly photographed and practically minded celebration of West Coast flavours for the sweet-toothed that is sure to delight locals and visitors alike. This decadent book of dessert recipes embraces the varied flavours of the West Coast, drawing from its abundant wild and cultivated plants and from its rich medley of cultures to create mouthwatering local recipes. Covering cookies, bars, breads, cakes, pies, pastries, and frozen desserts, you’ll find treats for sugar-lovers and savoury dessert fans alike in this small but mighty cookbook perfectly sized for everyday kitchen use. With ample suggestions for substitutions and a section on preserving, the home chef will find these recipes practical enough to incorporate into daily life and unique enough to impress on special occasions.

Gather, Savor, Share: Beloved Staff Meals from the Aiana Kitchen by Raghav Chaudhary is an invitation to reconnect over food with eighty recipes from the staff of Aiana for the family meal that is eaten together before service begins. In the fast-paced world of fine dining restaurants, the family meal is a sanctuary. It’s the moment when the entire staff sets aside the relentless demands of service to share a meal. Far from being just sustenance, it’s a ritual that fuels creativity, fosters connection, and sustains the heartbeat of the kitchen. With clever, pro restaurant tips and recipes that balance bold reinventions and comforting classics, you’ll be inspired to transform the hub of your home into a fine-dining kitchen with family meals elevated to unforgettable feasts. With stunning photography, inspirational menus, practical tips, and guidance on how to stock your kitchen like a chef, this gorgeous book is perfect for home cooks and food enthusiasts alike.

United Kingdom

Seven Kitchens: A Journey Through India’s Culinary Heritage by Torie True: From the author of the highly acclaimed Chilli & Mint: Indian Home Cooking from a British Kitchen (ckbk), Torie True returns with this culinary journey into the rich stories and vibrant dishes of seven communities whose food traditions fused with the local to create what we know (and love) as Indian cuisine today. Blending meticulous historical research with insights from her travels, Torie makes these 100 diverse recipes (with more than half vegetarian) accessible for every home cook. ckbk

The Private Chef – Everyday Cooking by Jonny Marsh: The author is lifting the lid on his little black book of go-to recipes, bringing the private chef experience into your kitchen. With over a decade cooking for top Premier League footballers such as Kevin De Bruyne and Ilkay Gundogan, Jonny knows how to create meals that are as nutritious as they are delicious. This title features over eighty recipes designed to fit around busy schedules – from quick, tasty breakfasts to post-match dinners and indulgent desserts. Jonny’s debut book is your new kitchen staple. Cook with confidence, fuel up like the pros, and enjoy every bite!

La Maisam: Simplifying Baking One Recipe at a Time by Maisam Algirgeet: From the much-loved Instagram baker and 2022 Great British Bake Off contestant, comes an invitation to a simpler, more joyful way of baking. Whether you’re completely new to baking or looking to rediscover your love for the kitchen, this book helps you build confidence step by step. Each chapter is designed to teach essential skills in a relaxed, approachable way, from mastering her viral no-knead bread (viewed over 50 million times) to creating beautifully uncomplicated cakes and bakes. From fluffy focaccia to flaky croissants, every recipe is a chance to build your skills and savour the results.

Vegan Asian Street Food: Over 80 Plant-based Recipes for Every Occasion by Yang Liu and Katharina Pinczolits: From the authors of Vegan Chinese Food, comes a vibrant exploration of vegan Asian street food that goes beyond the familiar bowl of steaming noodles. This enticing cookbook offers recipes from various regions across China, as well as other Southeast and East Asian countries that have captivated the authors during their travels. Whether you’re a dedicated vegan or simply a lover of flavourful street food, this book provides a treasure trove of delightful recipes.

Rick Stein’s Christmas: Recipes, Memories & Stories for the Festive Season by Rick Stein brings together all the iconic chef’s favourite seasonal recipes and stories for the most wonderful time of the year. This book reflects not only his incredible culinary career but also the special memories, times with family and festivities that Rick has cherished over the years. From unmissable classics to fresh new dishes, there are more than 100 recipes to take you through the festive season.

Gloagburn: Recipes from a Scottish Farm by Alison Niven: The Nivens have farmed the land at Gloagburn for over 100 years, rearing cattle and growing oats and barley. During that time the world of agriculture has changed beyond measure, and the family business has diversified along with it. Now, as well as the fields and livestock, the farm includes a thriving free-range egg business and a renowned cafe, deli and butchery. At the heart of it all is Alison Niven’s farmhouse kitchen, always open to the four generations of the family that live close by. This book tells their story through classic, straightforward recipes straight from Alison’s Aga. Making the most of simple ingredients, including the oats, eggs and beef produced on the farm, Alison shares her secrets for unfussy and delicious home cooking. ckbk

Cafe Cùil Cookbook: Recipes from the Isle of Skye by Clare Coghill: Cùil: Scots Gaelic n. Nook, nest or corner – Cafe Cùil faces the sea just outside stunning Carbost in the Isle of Skye. In this idyllic setting, the award-winning chef celebrates Highland produce, reimagines traditional Scottish dishes and puts a Hebridean twist on some global ones. This isn’t a book that demands fancy techniques, instead it shows how easy it can be to cook delicious dishes without taking things too seriously, using many of the ingredients we have on our doorstep, whether you’re in Skye or Dalston. The author has an event scheduled on November 25th at The Portbello Bookshop – Edinburgh and at Topping and Company, St. Andrews on January 22nd. ckbk

How to Make Anything in a Slow Cooker – Weeknight Winners! by Hayley Dean shares 100 recipes for delicious recipes you can have ready on the table within minutes of getting home. With fresh takes on old favourites as well as creative dishes to inspire you to fall in love with your slow cooker, Hayley’s inventive recipes are versatile while remaining easy-to-follow for beginner cooks, and using supermarket ingredients so you can find something to make tonight.

James Martin’s Saturday Morning Cookbook by James Martin is a curated collection of recipes from James Martin’s Saturday Morning ITV show. James has compiled a selection of dishes that will have you cooking from scratch through the week and into the weekend, with brunches and lunches, easy one-pots, weeknight favourites, recipes for easy entertaining and, of course, some sweet treats. And he’s even asked some of his top guest chefs, including Si King, Asma Khan and Nathan Outlaw, to contribute their winning recipes, too. This is a new collection of recipes than those shared in The Saturday Kitchen Cookbook. There are 97 online recipes available.

One Cheese to Rule Them All: In Search of the World’s 100 Best Cheeses by Patrick McGuigan and Carlos Yescas shares 100 cheese profiles that have won awards over the years, offering charming geekery against a backdrop of the people, places and history that define these world-class cheeses. You’ll learn how cheese is made, what to drink with each cheese, its World Cheese Awards status, its texture and taste, and lots more to help you choose your cheese more wisely and enjoy it even more.

The French Bastards: Modern Patisserie Classics from Paris’s Cult Bakery by the French Bastards: When The French Bastards crashed onto the Paris pastry scene in 2019, they turned heads. On a mission to bring fun and unexpected twists to precision baking, within days there were queues around the block for their chocolate babka, cruffins, feather-light croissants, baguettes and charcoal-sesame bread. With fun, stylised photography of the bakery capturing the vibrant concept and classically Parisian locations, step-by-step techniques and tips for the home cook, The French Bastards is a cool, creative vision of the dynamic future of Parisian patisserie.

No Worries, Just Chicken Curries: Over 70 Incredible Indian Chicken Recipes by Suki Pantal shares no-fuss, no fusion chicken recipes of regional India. All the recipes are designed to be easy to cook at home, whilst retaining their incredible, authentic flavour. ckbk

Sportsman at Home: Flavourful Recipes for the Best of Simple, Seasonal Eating by Stephen Harris welcomes us into the chef’s kitchen in Whitstable to discover his favourite ingredients, and show us how to apply the simple ethos of his iconic restaurant to home cooking. The Sportsman restaurant is nothing short of an institution. Now in its 25th year, Stephen Harris took over a rundown pub on the Kent coast in 1999 and turned something ordinary into something extraordinary with his pared-back style of cooking, earning (and retaining) a Michelin star, as well as being named the UK’s best restaurant multiple times. It’s a cult classic both adored by professionals from all over the world, and a truly beloved, unpretentious local. Organised into chapters by occasion – Baking and Making, Posh Dinners, Not So Posh Dinners and Christmas, to name a few – Stephen captures the imagination for simple cooking with his love of seasonal, local produce, and scholarly, much-lauded approach to putting flavour first in the easiest, most effective ways. With stunning location photography of the Kent landscape that serves as Stephen’s inspiration, as well as essays on ingredients, life in the kitchen and his journey to ground-breaking techniques, this title is a true celebration of simple food at its very best, from one of the most respected chefs in the UK. There are 14 online recipes available.

The Scran & Scullie by Tom and Michaela Kitchin: When the Kitchins opened The Scran & Scallie in Edinburgh’s Stockbridge, their dream was to create a warm, welcoming pub rooted in Scotland’s traditions. What began as a family venture – with hard hats, renovations, and the imminent arrival of twins – quickly became a neighbourhood hub where locals and visitors gather to share good food and good company. This book tells the story of that journey while celebrating the philosophy that shaped it: “From Nature to Plate.” Alongside these recipes are stories of the people who make them possible – dedicated farmers, foragers, gamekeepers and fishermen who bring the best of Scotland’s coast and countryside to the table. With heartfelt anecdotes, favourite family memories, and a deep sense of community spirit, the book captures the soul of a pub that has become much more than a place to eat. The book may be purchased by visiting any Kitchin Group venue or using our BUY BOOK link which directs you to the publisher.

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Eat! Mama Knows Best: An Italian Cookbook by Sooshi Mango by Andrew Manfre and Carlo and Giuseppe Salanitri: The authors sat down with their mammas and coaxed from them the secrets to all the best dishes from their childhoods. These pages will transport you to mamma’s house with recipes that cover all the makings of a family feast – from antipasti to first, second and side courses to desserts. After many ‘Ma stop guessing!’ moments, they wrote it all down so they could bring you the greats.

Provecho – Real Mexican Food at Home by Daniella Guevara Munoz is a fun and accessible guide to tacos and Mexican food. Written by Daniella Guevara Muñoz who grew up in Mexico City and now runs Port Adelaide’s La Popular Taqueria, it delivers tips, tricks and 120-plus recipes, and shares stories, cooking equipment insights and an essential pantry list, making it easy for home cooks of any level to connect with real Mexican food with confidence.

Thai: Anywhere and Everywhere by Nat Thaipun is the highly anticipated cookbook from the culinary sensation and MasterChef winner, a celebration of her Thai Australian heritage and global culinary adventures. It is a vibrant and delicious collection of recipes that brings Thai cuisine to home kitchens everywhere with an approachable twist. This book is more than a collection of recipes – it’s an invitation to explore, experiment, and fall in love with Thai cuisine, whether you’re a seasoned home cook or just starting out. For anyone looking to bring bold, delicious Thai flavours to their kitchen, this is your ultimate guide to making vibrant and delicious Thai food anywhere and anytime.

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