February 2026 New Cookbook Review

February 26, 2026 by
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March will soon be blowing in like a lion as they say here in the Northern Hemisphere and with it comes the Spring version of Cookbooktober. My 2026 Cookbook Preview Post is growing every day with great titles to covet. Excited to see these additions recently: Spinasse: An American Love Letter to Piemonte Cuisine by Stuart Lane and James O. Fraioli, Food is a Feeling: Recipes & Stories, with Love by Carla Lalli (name change), Bake Anything: More Than 125 Recipes to Mix, Match, and Create With by Erin Jeanne McDowell, Fundamentals of Flavor: 100 Recipes for the Science of Better Cooking by Nik Sharma, Ottolenghi Simple Too by Yotam Ottolenghi (US, CA, UK), Pasta Grannies: Eat Everything!: Easy Recipes: Pasta and Beyond by Vicky Bennison, The Art of French Tarts by Jacquy Pfeiffer and Martha Rose Shulman, Great Bakes: Modern Classic Recipes from the Midwest by Martin Sorge (2023 winner of The Great American Baking Show), Ma Vie en Rose – My Sweet Life by Rose Levy Beranbaum, and The Joy of Cookies: New Classics and Old Favorites to Share by Joanne Chang. The preview post will continue to be updated with additions and revisions.

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 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 February 2026 EYB Cookbook Club Summary and March 2026 Great Big 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 1,099 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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United States

The Complete Guide to Salmon: A Culinary Companion for America’s Favorite Fish by James E Griffin is an essential guide that begins with an overview of salmon’s rise in prominence, health benefits (this cholesterol cutter is infused with omega-3 fatty acids), purchasing common cuts, and much more. Following is an overview of cooking methods – from grilling and poaching to pan-cooking and curing – paired with recipes, including dishes for brunch, starters, salads, and mains. There are options for novices and more aspirational ones for advanced cooks. The author answers all the unknowns around salmon – from catch methods to species – while also offering a cache of both classic and inventive recipes.

National Geographic National Parks Cookbook: Dishes Inspired by America’s Great Outdoors by Nina Elder and Melissa Knific delivers 100 recipes inspired by the lodges, restaurants, and ingredients of America’s 63 national parks in this delicious and easy-to-use cookbook. From Acadia National Park’s historic popovers – first served in the 1890s – to Grand Teton’s comforting chili, this collection tells the story of the National Parks one bite after another. Filled with fascinating historical details that offer a glimpse into the heritage of each dish and the parks themselves.

Bittersweet: The Five Tastes of Dessert and Beyond by Thalia Ho is the second offering from the talented author of Wild Sweetness: Recipes Inspired by Nature (three online recipes). Bittersweet is a lyrical and visually stunning cookbook of more than 100 enthralling dessert recipes, exploring the five tastes and how they transform on the plate and beyond. With gripping prose, deep reflection, and hauntingly beautiful photographs, Thalia shares inspired and inventive recipes to elevate what your last bite can be – adventurous, otherworldly, and unforgettable. For beginner and ambitious home cooks and bakers alike, this striking and meditative book is one you’ll want to show off, on your coffee table, on your shelf, and in the kitchen. There is one online recipe available.

The New Cafe Beaujolais Cookbook: Recipes from the Iconic Mendocino Restaurant by Julian Lopez is a celebration of California coastal cuisine from Mendocino’s beloved Café Beaujolais – featuring 85+ fresh, seasonal recipes. From buttermilk cinnamon coffee cake to pine-smoked salmon and lemon cheesecake, this modern cookbook highlights the vibrant flavors that define Café Beaujolais. Chef Julian Lopez brings a fresh perspective to the restaurant’s legacy with globally inspired, locally sourced dishes for every meal of the day. Includes updated classics from former chef Margaret Fox, plus stories from The Brickery, The Waiting Room, and the farmers who make it all possible.

Cuisines of Odesa: A Ukrainian Cookbook by Maria Kalenska is a stunning title that features Odesa’s fascinating food culture, from street food to elegant cuisine, with recipes covering appetizers, main courses, desserts, and more. Discover unique seafood dishes that highlight the region’s coastal bounty from the Black Sea. Nestled on the Black Sea coast, Odesa’s cuisine is a tantalizing fusion of influences from Ukrainian, Russian, Jewish, Greek, Turkish, and Armenian traditions. This is European comfort food at its finest, offering familiar flavors and textures that the whole family can enjoy. Along with the recipes and gorgeous photography, there are engaging narratives that provide cultural insights and stories from chefs across Europe whose success relies on the foodways of Odesa. All of the 100+ recipes are suitable for both experienced cooks and curious beginners.

Simple Snack Cakes: 100 Recipes for Sweet & Savory Snackable Cakes by Jennifer Lee is here to satisfy your dessert and snack cravings with a homemade cake in under five minutes. Indulge in the ultimate time-saving treats with this combined guide to snack cakes and mug cakes. With options for gluten-free, healthy, and savory variations, you’ll never be stuck for a snack again. The best part? With so few ingredients and utensils, there is minimal cleanup!

Southern Roots: Recipes and Stories from Mama Dip’s Daughter by Anita (Spring) Council provides a window into the vibrant story of the African American community in Chapel Hill’s Northside neighborhood. It shares the powerful legacy of a large, loving, and hardworking entrepreneurial family who made many sacrifices to succeed. In her beautiful book, she shares recipes and kitchen wisdom passed down through three generations of Black restaurateurs. Mama Dip’s Kitchen, the iconic regional restaurant, was founded by Mildred “Mama Dip” Council in 1976 with $64 saved up from working as a cook for local white families. Mildred’s children, including her youngest daughter Spring, grew up in the restaurant, spending time as dishwashers, waiters, and short–order cooks. They continue Mama Dip’s legacy today, with Spring at the helm of the original restaurant, which continues to be a pillar of the local community. In 100 delicious recipes grounded in oral recipe–sharing traditions, Spring brings an updated and thoughtful approach to classic Southern food. EVENTS

Citrus, Illustrated: A Cookbook of 35 Sweet & Savory Recipes by George Geary is a brightly illustrated guide to all things citrus! Learn about these beautiful and practical fruits, why to cherish them, and how to put them to good use, including 35 sensational sweet and savory recipes. Charming citrus-bright illustrations throughout make this resource guide – also packed with historical background on each fruit, attributes, nutritional and health benefits, availability, and more – an inspiring gift for home cooks and bakers, fruit lovers, and anyone interested in maximizing their use and enjoyment of luscious citrus fruits.

The Donut Daddy Cookbook: Sugar & Seduction in 69 Recipes by Anthony Randello-Jahn, TikTok sensation, brings incredible looking dessert recipes into our kitchen. The pastry chef and bakery owner feels the art of pastry making is more than just throwing ingredients together – it’s about tapping into your deepest desires. From custards to cakes and doughs to glazes, there are plenty of recipes (not all donuts) for taking a moment for yourself in the kitchen. I can overlook the few suggestive photographs of the author/chef because the recipes are calling to me. There are two online recipes available.

Dinner Tonight – 200 Quick Recipes for Inspired Weeknight Cooking by America’s Test Kitchen brings bold flavors together with time-saving tricks in 200 recipes (all ready in 45 minutes or less) that make weeknight dinners fun and stress-free. No matter your craving, here you’ll find a dinner that fits the bill quickly and with easy cleanup. Edited by Jack Bishop, TV cast member, tasting guru, and creator of the twice-weekly Dinner Tonight newsletter (which goes out to more than 1 million fans), this collection of 200 go-to recipes delivers plenty of ways to improve your weeknight eating.

The Lion Dance Cafe Cookbook: Authentic, Not Traditional by C-Y Chia and Shane Stanbridge is a self-published book by the chefs of the Michelin-recognized Lion Dance Cafe in Oakland. The couple are planning a move to Singapore to be closer to C-Y’s family and published this book for their devoted fans. After a mini-guide to their fully vegan pantry staples, must-have pieces of cooking equipment and other short and sweet intros meant to get you all ready to dive in and start cooking, they get right into delivering the goods. 100 recipes packed with their Italo-Chinese-Singaporean flavors, including their fiery sambals, “intoxicating(ly)” rich coconut laksa, chewy pandan nian gao, famous shaobing sandwiches, aromatic nasi lemak with jackfruit rendang, “unforgettable” mushroom goreng and more. All this is punctuated with tips and pointers, anecdotes about how a recipe came about, and other tidbits. You may order the book using our Buy Book link that will take you to Kitchen Arts & Letters. EVENTS

Crowded Kitchen: No-Fuss Drinks, Dinners, Desserts, and More for Every Type of Gathering by Beth Sinclair and Lexi Harrison is an approachable, everyday cookbook with recipes for every occasion from the mother-daughter duo behind Crowded Kitchen. In this book, they bring you a diverse collection of 100+ family-tested and social media-approved recipes, delivered from their crowded kitchen straight to yours. You’ll find photos for every recipe, menus for special occasions, fresh seasonal ingredients, and easy substitutions and adaptations for various dietary preferences. With simple appetizers, hearty dinners, refreshing cocktails, indulgent desserts, and more, this down-to-earth guide will inspire cooks of all skill levels to prepare delicious dishes to share.

Stews: One-Pot Comfort Food From Around The World by Xavier Bramble dives into the rich, comforting world of one-pot cooking with 100 irresistible recipes that honor the ancient, universal tradition of gathering around a simmering pot of bold and delicious flavors. From the self-proclaimed “CEO of Stews,” Bramble – whose journey spans from running a student food service in his dorm room to dazzling audiences on BBC’s Young MasterChef – this cookbook is your passport to vibrant, flavorful meals that are as easy to make as they are to share. With every recipe, you’ll travel to kitchens across the globe: savor the bold spices of India, the hearty comfort foods of France, the zesty and warm ingredients of Brazil, or the nostalgic aromas of your own childhood. There are five online recipes available.

Cocina Puerto Rico: Recipes from My Abuela’s Kitchen to Yours by Mia Castro transports you to Borinquen – the Island of Enchantment – otherwise known as Puerto Rico. Mia spent her early career working under prestigious chefs such as José Andrés, Thomas Keller, and Wolfgang Puck, and later cooked for exclusive clients worldwide as a private chef. In 2020, unexpectedly grounded in New York City, she found herself craving the foods of her native Puerto Rico. Over daily FaceTime calls (that sometimes stretched for hours) with her beloved Abuela Sara in San Juan, Mia collected the time-honored recipes that represent her family’s homeland. Now, applying her professional knowledge, she has expertly adapted these dishes for you to re-create in any American home kitchen. Featuring photography shot at Abuela’s house in San Juan, iconic landmarks throughout Puerto Rico, and a design inspired by the sun-washed alleyways of Old San Juan, this book is a true trip to the Island of Enchantment.

We Fancy: Simple Recipes That Make the Everyday Special by Jerrelle Guy: From beloved food writer and author of the James Beard Award finalist Black Girl Baking comes a joyous cookbook that transforms everyday meals into something special and unexpected with just a few simple flourishes. Here, Jerrelle teaches you how to use pantry staples like canned beans, crackers, or a pint of vanilla ice cream, and tools like sheet pans and your air fryer, to transform typical weeknight dinners into something easy but memorable. This title shows that cooking is both a creative and a practical act, and in these pages with beautiful and wise writing that is meant to heal, guide and inspire, Jerrelle gives us new recipes and reasons to look forward to dinner. There are 8 online recipes available.

Simply Donabe: Japanese One-Pot Recipes by Naoko Takei Moore celebrates all aspects of donabe cooking, from the start of the process to the end result. Donabe are the Japanese earthenware pots that have been used in Japan for centuries, and continue to be loved for their efficiency and timeless charm. Embracing them allows home cooks to create nourishing one-pot recipes with ease. This book shows that donabe cooking is more than just recipes – it’s a way of life that brings joy, nourishment, and the spirit of happy donabe life to every table.

Crave, Cook, Nourish: 80+ Recipes and Expert Guidance for Healthy, Happy Nutrition by Steph Grasso lays out the basic building blocks of nutrition so you can make healthful choices with ease. Starting with a brief history of diet culture, this title is packed with tips and hacks to make grocery shopping and meal prep feel like second nature. Included in the book are more than 80 of Steph’s delicious, nutrient-packed, and easy-to-make recipes.

Obsessed with the Best: 100 Methodically Perfected Recipes Based on 20+ Head-to-Head Tests by Ella Quittner is a charmingly obsessive, visually stunning, thoroughly tested exploration of the best ways to cook and bake your favorite foods – featuring recipes that combine the smartest tips, tricks, tweaks, and shortcuts, and a series of essays from a 14-month round-the-world reporting trip. I am “obsessed” with this book and look forward to spending time within its pages. When writer Ella Quittner (former creator of Food52’s “Absolute Best Tests”) is cooking or baking something, she absolutely cannot rest until she’s tested every method she can, to arrive at the best result. Even if that means traveling to Tokyo to learn the trick to extra juicy tsukune for her tender meatballs, or driving through Emilia-Romagna to collect nonna-approved methods for her chewiest fresh pasta, or spending time in the Alabama black belt gathering intel from the pros for her flakiest biscuits. Here, she walks you through the results of 24 head-to-head tests of cooking methods to help you find the perfect choice for your palate, plus the reasons behind her top results. From these building blocks, Ella shares more than 75 recipes, grounding you in minimalist techniques that maximize flavor, and sharing creative options as jumping off points for your own favorite flavors. Sprinkled with reports on people, places, or things obsessed with “the best”. There are three online recipes available. This title will be one of our featured books in the Eat Your Books Cookbook Club in May. EVENTS

Williams Sonoma Salads for Every Season: 100 Fresh and Flavorful Recipes Year-Round by Williams-Sonoma: Discover 100 vibrant recipes showcasing the best of each season’s produce, from spring’s freshness to winter’s warmth. The enduring appeal of salads lies in their inherent freshness and adaptability. In today’s health-conscious world, consumers are increasingly seeking lighter, more vibrant meal options, and salads are the perfect answer. And when it’s time to impress, this title provides inspiration for creating stunning salads perfect for gatherings, holidays, and even elevating your everyday meals into something special. Discover how to transform simple ingredients into culinary masterpieces that will delight your friends and family. From vibrant spring celebrations to cozy winter gatherings, this book offers a salad for every occasion.

South Carolina Cocktails: An Elegant Collection of Over 100 Recipes Inspired by the Palmetto State (City Cocktails) by Stephanie Burt brings you exclusive recipes from South Carolina’s most renowned bars. Explore South Carolina’s rich history, charming cities, and lush landscapes through its unique cocktail culture. With over 100 recipes and numerous bartender profiles, this title allows you to experience the state’s spirited lifestyle whether you’re a resident mixing drinks for friends or a visitor looking to bring a piece of your travels back home. From rooftop bars to beachfront shacks, discover venues that offer an authentic taste of South Carolina’s diverse drinking scenes. Celebrate the best mixologists in the region and their signature concoctions with an insider’s guide to the must-visit spots across the state.

The Sourdough Baking Book: From Sourdough Starter to Stunning Breads and Pastries by Miro Van Vreckem is being released in Belgium and the US. The art of sourdough, from flour to crumb: master the ancient craft of sourdough and explore timeless baking recipes with a modern twist. Sourdough doesn’t have to be complicated and this book is your ultimate guide to mastering the art of sourdough. Belgian baker Miro van Vreckem, from the renowned Norwegian bakery Elt Bakeri, takes you on a journey of fermentation and flavor. The story starts at the very roots — with the organic farmer growing the perfect grains and the miller transforming them into fine flour. From there, you’ll follow a clear, step-by-step path to creating your own sourdough starter with just flour and water. Soon, you’ll be baking crusty loaves, heavenly pastries, and both sweet and savory delights straight from your own oven.

Al Dente as F*ck: Handmade Pasta that Makes Chefs Swear and Nonnas Proud by Bruna Bonaca and Emanuele Mazzaroppi shares forty-five recipes that bring Italian tradition to your everyday table, ranging from essential classics to bold, modern twists by the people behind internet sensation Pastology. This is another title being released in Belgium and the US. Bruna grew up between sheets of dough in her grandparents’ pasta shop. Emanuele was raised in his family’s Roman osteria. After culinary school, they honed their skills in some of Europe’s top kitchens. Today, they’ve combined their Italian roots and culinary know-how in Pastology – a bold, and totally unfiltered community for pasta lovers who don’t play by the rules. In this, their highly anticipated debut cookbook, the pasta masters guide you from flour to fork. No shortcuts, no compromises – just pure, al dente perfection. You’ll discover all the inside tricks and techniques for making pasta the traditional way – egg-based, eggless, filled. Next up are Bruna and Emanuele’s signature dishes, split into 20 timeless Italian recipes and 25 daring modern creations. Short on time? A handful of speedy sauces will even turn store-bought pasta into something unforgettable. Furthermore, you’ll find clever tips, cheeky stories, and jaw-dropping food photography. This isn’t just a cookbook, it’s a pasta revolution!

Other titles of interest:

United Kingdom

A Taste of Hong Kong: 70 Essential Recipes from Asia’s World City by Davina Chang and Ada Deschanel is a sumptuous and deeply personal cookbook featuring 70 recipes that opens the door to Hong Kong’s vibrant food culture, offering a flavorful mix of iconic dishes, everyday comforts, and modern twists. Born in Hong Kong and raised between cultures, Davina Chang spent years abroad before realizing that her connection to home was rooted in taste: the texture of congee, the smell of pineapple buns, the clink of milk tea in a café. French native co-author Ada Deschanel has spent years studying Hong Kong’s food culture as a lens to understand the city, from its markets and cha chaan teng to its haute cuisine and street snacks. Through her work as a researcher, photographer, and writer, she documents how flavors, spaces, and gestures reveal the city’s layered identity. Structured around the rhythm of a Hong Kong day, this beautifully illustrated book follows a “journey through meals” – from bakery breakfasts and dim sum brunches to noodle-shop lunches, street snacks, and family-style dinners. With 70 recipes, it offers everything from silky tomato-egg stir-fry and curry fish balls to sweet red bean soup and egg tarts. The dishes reflect the rich culinary heritage of Hong Kong and its Cantonese foundations, shaped by migration, colonial influences, and a distinct culture of adaptation. Woven between the dishes are personal essays about identity, memory, and belonging – stories that ground the food in lived experience and cultural insight.

Nadiya’s Quick Comforts: Feel-good Recipes Designed to Be Made Quickly & Eaten Slowly by Nadiya Hussain: In her latest cookbook, Nadiya returns to the kitchen with her signature warmth and creativity to share a collection of over 80 comforting new recipes designed to cheer us up from the inside out. Perfect for busy home cooks, these homely, hearty, indulgent meals and treats are all quick and easy to cook, so that you can enjoy your precious time eating them instead. From nourishing stews to irresistible desserts and feel-good bakes, these recipes will make you feel better with every bite. Organised into eight, easy-to-follow chapters, this is the ultimate home-cooking guide for anyone seeking delicious, fuss-free meals that bring a touch of joy to everyday life.

One Pan Vietnam: Vibrant Vietnamese Recipes for Everyday by Thuy Diem Pham is packed with simple and mouth-watering Vietnamese-style recipes for everything from stir-fries and salads to broths and bún bowls You’ll find aromatic noodle soups, delicious salads bursting with fresh, zesty flavours, heart-warming soups and stews, and much more. Using Thuy’s tips and techniques, you can make fresh and wonderfully flavoursome Vietnamese-style, restaurant-quality meals at home, with remarkably minimal mess. Thuy’s books are always lovely and favorites in my collection.

Gennaro’s Hidden Italy: Regional Recipes to Treasure for Generations by Gennaro Contaldo guides you through a treasure trove of lost recipes that were on the verge of fading into history. From the rolling hills of Tuscany to the sun-soaked coasts of Sicily, each page pays homage to the wisdom and love that Nonnas have long infused into their creations. With a deep respect for the past, Gennaro recreates heritage dishes, blending his modern touch with timeless techniques. You’ll uncover dishes that were once the heart of family gatherings, from humble pasta variations to mouthwatering sauces that capture the essence of Italy. Each recipe carries a piece of history and tradition, inviting you to embrace the warmth and authenticity of Italian culture. Gennaro’s anecdotes make this cookbook a true homage to his home country of Italy, keeping its heritage alive one delicious bite at a time. There are nine online recipes available.

Viennese Bakery: Classic Desserts from Vienna’s Cafe Culture by Bernadette Wörndl (English release of Wiener Zuckerbäckerei: Süße Klassiker und wiederentdeckte Schätze): Take a slice of traditional Viennese café culture home with you and discover 75 recipes for classic confectionery. The coffee houses in early 20th-century Vienna were the second living room for artists, intellectuals, and dessert lovers of all kinds. This was a place to relax; discuss; and, above all, indulge! Amid this sophisticated atmosphere, confectioner Therese Schulz pampered guests of the former Vienna Grand Hotel with her sweet craftsmanship – and meticulously documented her recipes. One hundred years later, family members rediscovered these records in the attic and entrusted them to the expert hands of recipe developer Bernadette Wörndl, who brings these recipes to life on the page today. From Viennese classics like Vanillekipferl (vanilla crescent cookies) and Sachertorte (rich chocolate cake) to nostalgic delicacies like marmalade Swiss rolls or a strawberry cream torte, this book will delight lovers of Austrian sweets and pastries. With a mix of atmospheric recipe pictures, excerpts from Therese’s original recipe book, and nostalgic historic photography, this title is a delicious, inspiring, and enticing culinary flight of fancy.

There’s Rice at Home: 80 Global Recipes Celebrating Rice by Rene Subash: We are rice fanatics in this house and this lovely book is filled with inspiration to bring twists and global flavors to our rice dishes. This book will transform the way you cook rice. Rice is one of the most versatile, affordable and filling household staples, so don’t leave it lingering at the back of the cupboard, just to be used as a side, but showcase it as a wonder ingredient that can be used in one pan dishes, roasts, salads, curries, stir-fries, breads, sweets and so much more.

The Bone Broth Book: Nourish Yourself Naturally with Delicious, Feel-good Recipes by Ed Armitage (Freja) and Jessica Leather: In the beginning, there was bone broth. Every culture had a version. Every family had a recipe. Broths and stocks remain at the heart of almost every cuisine, yet many of us now reach for processed stock cubes that lack both flavour and nutrients. In The Bone Broth Book, you’ll learn to make your own nourishing homemade stocks, unlocking deep, rich flavours and unparalleled natural nutrition. With more than 100 inventive recipes, this book shows just how versatile bone broth can be. Whether you’re a bone broth beginner or looking for exciting new ways to cook with it, this book will inspire you to sip, simmer and savour your way to delicious, naturally nourishing meals. This title will be released in June in the US.

The Langham Afternoon Tea Book by The Langham: The Langham holds a unique place in the history of Afternoon Tea. Opened in 1865, it was the first place to move this great Victorian invention from the drawing rooms of the aristocracy and into a refined yet accessible experience, enjoyed in the grand setting of a luxurious hotel. This beautiful book was curated to reflect the hotel’s timeless tradition, local influences and contemporary creativity. The book also offers expert tea-pairing guidance and a comprehensive basics section, providing the essential foundations of perfect patisserie.

Cardiff Mum’s 5 Meals £25: Big-flavour, Budget-friendly Meals to Keep the Family Happy all Week Long by Ashleigh Mogford delivers a weekly simple £25 shopping list, a handful of store cupboard ingredients and five delicious recipes to give you the inspiration to cook delicious, big-flavour dishes all week long. The book comprises of 16 brand new weekly menus, each one a savvy plan for what you’ll be buying and cooking for the week ahead.

Curry Guy Slow Cooker: 50 Simple Curry Favourites by Dan Toombs: Cooking in a slow cooker saves time, money and effort – and curries are some of the most delicious dishes you can make in one. Here, the Curry Guy offers foolproof recipes for creating curryhouse classics at home, all with minimal fuss and washing-up. Dan is a master of curryhouse cuisine and he has now applied his knowledge and cooking tips to slow cooker recipes. With sumptuous colour photos throughout, plus tricks and advice for getting your curries to taste just like the curryhouse, treat your family to a fabulous curry feast. There are 20 online recipes available.

The Tomato Grower’s Handbook: Everything you Need to Know, from Seed to Harvest and Beyond by Holly Farrell: If you want to grow your own vegetables but feel a bit overwhelmed by it all, you’re not alone. This title is a simple, informative, and tasty solution from award-winning garden writer Holly Farrell. Easy to grow and a common cooking ingredient, tomatoes are the most popular plant to grow at home – not to mention how much better homegrown tomatoes taste! This user-friendly guide outlines how to grow them, from easy cherry tomatoes to trickier heirloom varieties, covering different methods of growing according to your space-indoors or outdoors, pot or plot. The book includes ten easy recipes (tomato pasta!) and tips on storing and preserving your produce (tomato jam!). With this handbook, you’ll reach your gardening goals (and some chef goals, too) while embracing and enjoying each step of the journey.

Madeleines – Simple Bakes for Every Mood by Hyo Ju Park and Rong Yao Soh: Madeleines originated in France more than 200 years ago, but today are loved the world over; easy to bake, infinitely customisable and highly snackable, these tiny, shell-shaped cakes are having a moment, lining the shelves in supermarkets and even having entire bakeries dedicated to them. One such bakery is the incredible Madeleine de Proust, whose highly flavourful and visually stunning creations celebrate the beauty of this bite-sized treat. With 30 enticing recipes, from classic brown butter, strawberry-filled and lemon-scented varieties, to white chocolate and dulce de leche madeleines and raspberry and pistachio-infused cakes, each recipe has an accompanying photograph to illustrate just how easy it is whip up a batch of these perennial favourites. With step-by-step photography for basic techniques such as the base madeleine batter, coating in chocolate and filling with jam, you’ll be making a marvel of this teatime treat in no time. I am in love with this book and cannot wait until my oven is repaired to get my madeleine game on.

Seoul Food: From Kimbap to Kimchi, Delicious Recipes from the Heart of Korea by Haebin (Bini) Sudo: Embark on a culinary adventure through the rich and flavoursome world of Korean cuisine as the author recreates 60 carefully selected dishes for her first cookery book. This title is full of delicious dishes that showcase authentic Korean meals, both for everyday and for special dinner parties.

The Red Sea Cookbook: Over 100 Family Recipes and Stories from Saudi Arabia by Madeeha Qureshi: Discover the unique and bold flavours of the Arabian Peninsula with MasterChef finalist Madeeha Qureshi, alongside her personal stories. Featuring over 100 easy, budget-friendly recipes, this vibrant cookbook brings authentic flavours of Arabia to life with a fresh, modern twist! This cookbook is a fascinating and mouth-watering celebration of Saudi Arabia’s astonishing culinary diversity and traditions. Madeeha Qureshi presents over 100 easy, generous and heartfelt recipes, which are authentic and modern at the same time.

Other titles of interest:

Australia

A Year of Jewish Cooking: Recipes We Can’t Live Without by Monday Morning Cooking Club delivers cherished Jewish family recipes to cook for a year of festivals and rituals in this essential guidebook to recipes and traditions for the next generation. The Monday Morning Cooking Club has been collecting, curating and celebrating family cooking for 20 years, preserving and sharing recipes and stories from past generations. Now, as their adult children phone home to ask how to make treasured family dishes, it’s time for a guidebook for the next generation. Join the sisterhood in their modern Jewish kitchen, cooking to the rhythm of a year of festivals and rituals – from Shabbat dinner to Shiva, from Purim and Pesach to Shauvot and Sukkot. Gather around the table and nurture your loved ones with this collection of mouthwatering classic recipes.

Rice – Make Rice the Heart of Your Table with Recipes from Malaysia and Beyond by Ping Coombes is another gorgeous book devoted to rice. Rice is a symbol of life, prosperity and abundance in many Southeast Asian countries and a staple food all across the world. For Ping, growing up in Malaysia rice was always the sun around which all other dishes revolved. In this beautiful homage to rice, Ping offers advice and timeless recipes that will make this a book for every rice-loving cook to treasure. She explains whether to wash rice, the different ways to cook it perfectly, how to reheat it safely, why sticky rice isn’t simply overcooked rice and how to elevate your rice-eating experience. Malaysia: Recipes from a Family Kitchen was Ping’s first book and this title joins the space on my shelf next to it.

Sáng: Recipes from a Korean Family Table by Kenny Son: Step inside the kitchen of Sáng, the beloved family-run Korean restaurant, and discover 100 recipes that celebrate the bold, diverse and comforting flavors of Korea. From crisp Korean fried chicken (best served with beer) to bubbling kimchi-jjigae, handmade banchan and sweet, chewy desserts, this is homestyle Korean food at its best – generous, deeply personal, and full of soul. Written by designer-turned-restaurateur Kenny Son, the book reflects the story of his family and their food. His father, Seung kee, brings clean, city-style dishes from Seoul, while his mother, Jin sun, draws on the hearty, seafood-rich flavours of her native Kwangwon-do province near the North Korean border. With desserts and ferments by Kenny’s partner, Youmee Jeon, Sáng captures the full Korean table rich in regional nuance, grounded in tradition, and adapted for everyday cooking at home.

The Protein Hit: 100+ Protein-packed, Speedy Salads to Fuel your Day by Alexander Hart is packed with over 100 high-protein salad recipes, this book is your go-to guide to eating more protein every day. Whether you’re craving a chicken Caesar salad or a Thai beef noodle salad, each recipe in this book contains more than 25 grams of protein and can be prepared in just a few minutes.

Lourinha: Iberian and Mediterranean Dishes to Share by Jo Gamvros and Matt McConnell is a reissue of Eat at the Bar. This book shares bite-sized bar recipes inspired by Spanish, Portuguese, Greek and Italian cuisine. The authors have gathered the best bar food on the planet from small tapas bites to rustic, authentic cooking from hole-in-the-wall bars. From clifftop restaurants overlooking the Bay of Naples, to family-run bars in back alleys of Seville, seafood specialists on the Portuguese coast and the incredible, bustling markets of Athens, Matt and Jo leave no snack uneaten, no market unexplored, no hidden bar undiscovered, and no recipe unwritten.

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