April 2025 New Cookbook Review

April 28, 2025 by
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April showers have delivered a collection of great titles this month. From celebrity books to baking titles and tons more – there is something here for everyone. We have several books on sesame/tahini, roti and French cooking! Our 2025 Cookbook Preview Post is continually updated. Don’t forget that you can create a wishlist and share it with your loved ones.

Our April 2025 EYB Cookbook Club Summary and May 2025 Great Big Cookbook Club Summary can be found at the links provided.

A while ago 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 982 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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Knead to Know…More: Your Microbakery Handbook by Chris Young was released in February in the UK. This is an expanded and revised guide for aspiring bakery businesses, offering practical advice on starting and growing a bakery. This unique guide updated, expanded and completely revised. In 2011, the food and farming charity Sustain published Knead to Know – the Real Bread Campaign’s groundbreaking book for budding bakery businesses before Grub Street took over publishing it worldwide. While mainly aimed at microbakers in the UK, the new edition includes advice specifically for readers in Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand and the USA, where the original edition was also devoured.

Dolce & Gabbana La Sicilia in Cucina by Dolce & Gabbana: Through the most evocative recipes of Sicilian tradition, readers will be able to discover the unique way of living and the lifestyle embodied by Dolce & Gabbana Casa, which is also told through its distinctive tableware objects. Parmiggiana, Timballo del Gattopardo, Minne di Sant’Agata, Cuccia, San Giuseppe bread, and many other delicacies become the starting point for revealing the history, folklore, and territory of Sicily. The people and cultures that have alternated on the island over the centuries have in fact made its cuisine extraordinarily varied, resulting in an incredible stratification of colors, scents, and flavors. In the second part of the book, the recipes – interpreted through the lenses of three internationally renowned still life photographers – will allow readers to make their own Sicilian dishes to serve on the dinner table with an increased awareness of their value, which is as unique as the Dolce & Gabbana Casa lifestyle. It is a sophisticated, refined book that will stand out from all other cookbooks on the market thanks to its extra-large format. In Italian, with English translation in appendix.

Fire + Wine Backyard Pizza: Perfect Pizza for Any Outdoor Oven or Grill, with Inspired Wine Pairings by Mary Cressler and Sean Martin: The creators behind Vindulge offer an invaluable resource using devices you probably have at home (a tabletop charcoal grill, even!) and give you the confidence to create endless variations—including breakfast pizza and dessert pizza—so you can customize to everyone’s tastes! This title brings the author’s experience as pit master and sommelier to the art of creating the perfect pizza with your favorite outdoor grill or pizza oven, pairing dozens of delicious pizza recipes with the perfect wine every time.

The Unauthorized Court of Cocktails: Recipes for your Romantasies by Reyna Edmonds provides decadent, beautifully photographed recipes that evoke afternoons in the fae wild and evenings filled with lovelust, danger, and beauty. You’ll find recipes for cocktail-hour snacks to satisfy your hunger while you mix up a drink or pick up a book. This title invites you to stay in the fantasy a little longer, lean into your carnal desires, and harness the fearless power of a heroine during what would otherwise be simply “happy hour.”

Gateaux Sweets: Modern French Pastry by Mori Yoshida is an absolutely stunning book that is a celebration of Japanese refinement and French pastry. Encouraging the enjoyment of pastries at nearly every opportunity, Gâteaux presents recipes for different times of the day, from breakfast Pains au chocolat to the indulgent Mont-blanc in the evening. Step-by-step line drawing sequences accompany many recipes to provide clear guidance for assembly. Originating from a Parisian pastry shop, the European outpost of an award-winning Japanese pastry chef, Gâteaux features timeless favorites like vanilla flan and chocolate éclairs and revisits classics inspired by the land of the rising sun, such as Paris-Brest with black sesame and Japanese fraisier.

A Feast of Thorns and Roses: The Unofficial Cookbook of A Court of Thorns and Roses by Chelsea Cole: Dive headfirst into the fantastical world of Prythian with this title. This culinary journey brings the magic of A Court of Thorns and Roses series to your kitchen, featuring 65 recipes inspired by the beloved characters, enchanting places, and unforgettable plotlines from the books. From sweet tea cakes to decadent roast chicken, and mouthwatering desserts such as Feyre’s favorite chocolate cake, each recipe is infused with the magical elements and flavors that define the different realms.

Watercolor Food Illustration: Learn to Paint Realistic Foods, Ingredients and Keepsake Recipe Cards by Thanh Huynh: Level up your watercolor game by learning the art of food illustration with Thanh Huynh, a professional artist renowned for her food watercolors and recipe card artwork. From depicting the delicate custard of Flan & Vanilla Ice Cream to the gleaming bread texture of a New York Bagel, this all-encompassing guide allows you to learn new skills and take your watercolor journey to new heights!

Spilled: Stories & Recipes From Natural Winemakers by Stephanie Mercier Voyer and David McMillan and Zev Rovine profiles the stars of the natural wine world, providing the reader with an insider’s view of how they create their wines. The authors bring readers into their culture, giving an authentic look into the winemakers’ techniques and creativity, as well as to their tables for the home cooked meals they like to make after a long day working in the vineyard. The book also explores the most important winemaking regions of France and Italy, explaining the characteristics of each before diving into the wines of the individual producers.

Change the Recipe: Because You Can’t Build a Better World Without Breaking Some Eggs by José Andrés and Richard Wolffe is a collection of Chef Andrés most affecting and powerful life lessons: hard-won wisdom from a man who has dedicated his life to changing the world through the power of food.

Celebrating Every Day: 100 Easy Recipes to Make Any Day Feel Special by Melissa Johnson turns every day into a special celebration with 100 easy, super-fun, memorable recipes for meals, treats, and sweets, from the creator of the massively popular blog Best Friends for Frosting. Perfect for tradition keepers and memory makers, this title shares tried-and-true classics and festive holiday treats with 100 affordable and no-fuss recipes that serve as instant mood-boosters.

The New French Kitchen: Modern Takes on Favorite Classic Dishes by Geraldine Leverd will add some French flair to your everyday cooking with modern takes on classic French dishes! Over 70 brand-new recipes twists on French classics, lesser-known French recipes, and Géraldine’s own French-inspired creations. Thoughtfully curated, vibrantly delicious, and, most importantly, accessible, these recipes are your roadmap to mastering the art of new French cooking.

Bake from Scratch, Volume Nine: Artisan Recipes for the Home Baker by Brian Hart Hoffman is the latest annual collection of tried and true baking recipes from the Bake from Scratch team. Learn more about this title and enter our giveaway to win a copy here (worldwide). There are 196 online recipes from this title available.

Barbacoa: The Heart of Tex-Mex Barbecue by Brandon Hurtado: You’ve seen multiple books on Southern BBQ and African-American BBQ, but nothing on the third great barbecue tradition – Hispanic barbecue. Here to fill that gap at last is Brandon Hurtado, the most celebrated practitioner of Tex-Mex barbecue around. His Dallas-area restaurant, Hurtado Barbecue, appears on Texas Monthly’s authoritative list of the top 50 barbecue joints in Texas and in Southern Living magazine’s ranking of the 50 best barbecue restaurants in the entire US South.

20 Amici – 40 Ricette: Friends and Food from the Heart of Chianti by John Bersani: Experience what it’s like to not only eat in Tuscany, but also how it feels to live there. With traditional Tuscan recipes, heartwarming stories, and insider’s tips from local chefs and family cooks in 20 Amici – 40 Ricette you’ll learn why that translates to 20 Friends, 40 Great Recipes.

Let Them Eat Cupcakes: 100 Cupcake Recipes to Rule Them All by Gabrielle Cote is a call-to-arms for all dessert enthusiasts, with 100 recipes that are as deliciously decadent as a queen’s banquet. These recipes are carefully crafted to be easy-to-follow, so novice bakers and experts in the kitchen can create themed treats for every occasion.

Hard Seltzer, Iced Tea, Kombucha, and Cider: How to Make Your Own Boozy Fermented Drinks by Emma Christensen: Imagine coming home from the farmers market and making a delicious batch of all-natural Strawberry Hard Kombucha. Or treating yourself to a Blackberry Hard Seltzer after picking a batch of blackberries during an afternoon walk. Whether you want to recreate your favorite canned drink or flex your own creative muscles with all-natural ingredients, Emma will be with you every step of the way, ensuring every batch is a success. This title is chock full of helpful techniques and tips to make your own fizzy delights in no time. Choose from over 45 recipes organized from basic to adventurous, popular to off-beat, and low-ABV to higher ABV.

Scratch That: Embrace the Mess, Cook to Impress by Alix Traeger is filled with creative, delicious, decadent recipes – many of which were born from the author’s signature process of trial and error. The book is organized into recognizable categories such as Weekend Breakfast (best served after sleeping in), Dips, Snacks, and Apps (for a party or a party of one), Sweet Treats (for your sweet tooth), and more. Best of all, every single recipe shares a hot tip from Alix to help you avoid or fix common cooking errors – all of which she learned the hard way, so you don’t have to!

The Choi of Cooking: Flavor-Packed, Rule-Breaking Recipes for a Delicious Life by Roy Choi, Tien Nguyen and Natasha Phan shares 100 flavor-packed recipes that empower you to eat healthy – or, at least, healthier – without ditching your go-to favorites. Built on a foundation of balance and compassion, this is Roy Choi’s magnum opus, reflecting his personal journey of cooking, living, and learning from mistakes. When Choi realized that falling victim to his greasy cravings was not sustainable, he began to eat more nutritious foods – but he did it his way, to build a more realistic lifestyle not based on extreme dieting or deprivation. This equates to vegetable-forward recipes, with plenty of pit stops of comfort along the way, and tons of flavors layered in every single bite. EVENTS

Dessert Course: Lessons in the Whys and Hows of Baking by Benjamin Delwiche: You don’t need a pantry full of specialty ingredients and equipment to become a great baker. You’ll quickly learn in this book that mastering a few foundational skills and understanding the whys and hows of baking science is all you need. First, you’ll learn how to break down a recipe, the essential mixing methods, and even how to re-formulate any recipe to make it work to your advantage. Let’s say you want to make chocolate chip cookies but you only have a few tablespoons of flour left – using Ben’s Baker’s Percentages technique, you’ll be able to figure out how many cookies you can make. The second half of the book showcases over 30 core recipes with variations – each one includes a flow chart so you can bake your own adventure. You’ll be able to visually understand what makes a chewy chocolate chip cookie vs a crispy one and what it will take to get to your desired destination. Above all else, this book is a celebration of the art and science of baking: the ingredients, the recipes, and the concepts that make a baked good both technically successful and undeniably delicious.

Kwéyòl / Creole: Recipes, Stories, and Tings from a St. Lucian Chef’s Journey by Nina Compton shares recipes that tell the story of her thrilling culinary journey from St. Lucia to Jamaica, Miami, and New Orleans, and celebrate the diverse African heritage that threads these cuisines together. Full of stunning travel photography and anchored by Nina’s singular culinary vision, Kwéyòl / Creole celebrates the rich history of where she comes from, while forging something that feels a little new, a little hers. And now, with this book, a little yours, too. EVENTS

Your Pasta Sucks: A “Cookbook” by Matteo Lane and J. J. Goode: Let celebrated comedian and totally legit author Matteo Lane show you how, through 30 delicious recipes and laugh-out-loud stories. Organized by the most important places and people in his life – from Chicago and New York to Rome and Sicily – Lane’s first cookbook features recipes rooted in serious pasta knowledge but presented with his signature snarky and sassy wit.

Umma: A Korean Mom’s Kitchen Wisdom by America’s Test Kitchen and Nam Soon Ahn will teach you everything you need to know about Korean cooking. Learn more about this fantastic book in our promotion and enter our giveaway to win a copy (US/CA). There are two online recipes available. EVENTS

Dal Chawal: 85 Vegetarian Indian Recipes Combining the Power of Dal and Rice by Sapna Punjabi celebrates traditional Indian comfort food through dal and rice, which together form the foundation of a homestyle Indian vegetarian diet. The author combines a lifelong vegetarian practice, Ayurvedic training, and expertise as a registered dietitian and nutritionist to create recipes that address many common dietary issues, including gut health and inflammation. This is Indian comfort food at its finest: economical, healthy, and delicious.

At the Kitchen Sink: Recipes to Fill Your Table, Words to Fill Your Heart by Dina Deleasa-Gonsar is an invitation into the author’s busy kitchen, giving you a peek into her family life, passing on her family favorites in the hopes they become yours. The book is filled with approachable recipes that everyone at the table will enjoy.

Easy Everyday: 100 Recipes and Meal Prep Ideas for Effortless Eats by Jessica Merchant: In Easy Everyday, Jessica unlocks the secret to efficiently getting meals on the table that are nutritious, delicious, creative, and low maintenance. She’s realized that although we’re asking for stress-free ways to cook meals, we’re ultimately asking for a happy table, a place to create memories with our loved ones over a delicious meal. All 100 recipes keep the reader out of the kitchen and spending more time with the people they love. Meal planning tips and tricks abound, with ingredients chosen for ease of preparation, versatility, and leftover quality. Jessica shares her ten-minute meal prep strategy to create easy, healthy, satisfying meals, lunches, and snacks to have throughout the day. There are two online recipes to try now.

Snacking Dinners: 50+ Recipes for Low-Lift, High-Reward Dinners That Delight by Georgia Freedman is your guide to easy, satisfying, and endlessly versatile meals – perfect for one yet simple to scale up for family and friends. With over 50 recipes, this book is your blueprint for effortless summer dinners, quick weeknight treats, no-cook happy hour snacks, and light, healthy meals that feel like self-care. Snacking Dinners turns your favorite flavors into balanced, satisfying meals with recipes that offer both cooking shortcuts and culinary magic – proof that the best meals are sometimes the simplest. EVENTS

In the Kusina: My Seasonal Filipino Cooking by Woldy Reyes is a brightly flavorful, artfully presented celebration of the author’s heritage, featuring more than 100 recipes for classic Filipino dishes updated to be lighter, fresher, and vegetable-forward. His signature style, now beloved by his catering clients in New York City and beyond, highlights classic Filipino food but with a focus on local, seasonal produce and artful presentation. EVENTS

Gursha: Timeless Recipes for Modern Kitchens, from Ethiopia, Israel, Harlem, and Beyond by Beejhy Barhany and Elisa Ung is a triumphant celebration of Ethiopian Jewish cuisine with more than one hundred recipes, stories, and traditions from the intersection of the African and Jewish diasporas. Gursha loosely translates as “the act of feeding one another” and chef and restaurateur Beejhy Barhany shares the food and culture of Beta Israel or Ethiopian Jews. Alongside the recipes, readers will also find essays on Beta Israel culture and traditions, profiles of the author’s friends and family members that illuminate the Ethiopian Jewish community, and more.

Third Culture Cooking: Classic Recipes for a New Generation by Zaynab Issa shares food that is inspired by the author’s East African and South Asian roots, the American suburban delights she grew up eating, and her international travels. The mix of ingredients and styles, influences and techniques is spectacularly, distinctly, uniquely American: perfect for curious, modern cooks hungry for exciting food. These are bold flavors and new classics for the next generation of cooks. There are five online recipes available. EVENTS

How to Cook the Finest Things in the Sea: Broil, Bake, Poach & Grill Your Way to Exceptional Fish & Shellfish by Ari Kolender: Here the owner of LA’s popular Found Oyster and Queen Street restaurants demystifies the art of cooking delicious seafood with straightforward instructions. Cooking great seafood is all about simplicity and confidence, and this book gives readers the techniques to make sure their seafood always shines. Organized by cooking method, there are chapters on grilling, baking, broiling, frying, and more.

Malai Frozen Desserts: Frozen Desserts with South Asian Flavors by Pooja Bavishi is a gorgeous celebration of celebration of South Asian flavors and ingredients in ice creams and frozen desserts from the founder of Malai, a popular ice cream shop in Brooklyn, New York. Learn to make amazing ice creams and frozen treats at home in this fabulous cookbook. There are 100 recipes featuring unique flavor combinations of aromatic spices and fresh whole ingredients inspired by the author and founder of Malai’s childhood. While seemingly exotic, the luscious and sublime ice creams and frozen treats are easy to recreate in home kitchens everywhere. ckbk

Fat + Flour: The Art of a Simple Bake by Nicole Rucker is a celebration of the delights that abound when these two simple ingredients come together. Famed for her rustic desserts, homespun pies, and unique flavor combinations, Nicole Rucker is revered as one of America’s best bakers, and in this baking bible she shares the accessible, unfussy recipes that made her name. There are four online recipes available. EVENTS

Every Day with Babs: 101 Family-Friendly Dinners for Every Day of the Week by Barbara Costello: Everybody’s favorite grandmother is here to save the day with 101 tried-and-true dinner recipes, plus genius tips and tricks that make getting dinner on the table even easier. Here, Babs has done all the thinking for you because with so much on your plate already, you shouldn’t have to stress about dinner! The chapters are organized by day of the week, each with a particular theme or cooking method that keeps in mind the rhythm of the week.

By Heart: Recipes to Hold Near and Dear by Hailee Catalano will guide you in making elevated, professional-quality meals in your own kitchen with over 100 creative, seasonal recipes. Inspired by her professional training and love of seasonal cooking, Hailee includes details on how to keep a calm kitchen, navigate a farmers market, make your own broths and the perfect sourdough loaf, and plan out a Friday Night Dinner menu. Carefully crafted from the heart, this is a book you’ll return to again and again.

French at Heart: Recipes That Bring France Home by Marjorie Taylor, Kendall Smith Franchini and Jess Thomson: From the founders of the Cook’s Atelier, a cooking school in Burgundy, France and authors of The Cook’s Atelier, comes a new cookbook about living well the French way. French at Heart shows how to create simple, joyous family meals around your own table, in whatever place you call home. Creating meaningful moments around meals and sharing them turns out to be quite contagious – and exactly why people love coming to see Taylor and Smith Franchini at their cooking school. Cooking is about more than just the food, and while French at Heart has more than 100 go-to recipes, it is a cookbook for anyone who wants to discover those little details that make our time around the table even more special.

So Easy So Good: Delicious Recipes and Expert Tips for Balanced Eating by Kylie Sakaida: The registered dietician, social media star and author knows how difficult it can be to keep track of the confusing and often conflicting information about nutrition we are barraged with online. Kylie began posting videos on social media to cut through the noise and offer easy-to-understand and relatable evidence-based advice. Now, millions of people trust and follow her for realistic nutrition tips and delicious recipes. In this beautiful, comprehensive cookbook, Kylie has collected her best nutrition tips along with both fan-favorite and brand-new recipes.

New England Brunch: Seasonal Midday Meals for Leisurely Weekends by Tammy Donroe Inman is a gorgeous new book from the author of New England Desserts and Wintersweet: Seasonal Desserts to Warm the Home. This new book offers enticing recipes for homemade pancakes, muffins, doughnuts, cornbread, biscuits, scones, cinnamon rolls, bagels, oatmeal, hash browns, frittatas, stratas, and more – all year round. These brunch recipes are organized by season to allow the cook to coordinate the menu with the time of year when local produce is at its peak. The photography is plentiful and the recipes enticing. EVENTS

Salsa Daddy: Dip Your Way Into Mexican Cooking by Rick Martinez: The James Beard Award–winning author of the New York Times bestseller Mi Cocina is back with a guide to the brightest dish in any Mexican meal, snack-filled afternoon, or sun-drenched beach day: salsa. From refreshing classics to rich sauces, this collection of seventy-five salsas and twenty-five simple meals is a fun-loving introduction to the joy of Mexican cooking. This new book shows you how salsa can catapult joy into your cooking and become the heart of every table. EVENTS

Life-Changing Salads: 100 Plant-Based Salads and Dressings Beyond Your Wildest Greens by Danielle Brown is an accessible plant-based cookbook from a non-judgmental vegan featuring delicious and easy recipes that will make you feel your best. Brown is the wildly popular vegan influencer behind HealthyGirl Kitchen and author of HealthyGirl Kitchen, having created hundreds of recipes that are simple and approachable. These recipes will show you how to make nourishing meals that are free of animal products without making you feel like you’re restricting yourself or missing out.

Veggie Smarts: A Doctor and Farmer Grows and Savors Eight Families of Vegetables by Michael T. Compton shares his passionate and healthy approach to savoring vegetables daily from across eight veggie families: the brassicas, the alliums, the legumes, the chenopods, the aster greens, the umbellifers, the cucurbits, and the nightshades. Trading in city life for an old stone house and a fertile field in the scenic and historic Hudson Valley of New York, Compton built a compact, organic-certified vegetable, fruit, and flower farm. The book shares lighthearted scientific facts, while providing nutritional information about the eight families of vegetables.

Pizza on a Plank: Make Wood-Fired Pizza on Your Grill! by Dina Guillen will transform the common grill into an affordable, surprisingly effective pizza oven, with over 40 recipes for delicious crispy-crusted pies to rival any pizzeria. This book offers an easy-to-follow introduction to plank grilling, including where to buy food-safe planks (they’re sold affordably at places like Home Depot and Costco), the best methods for soaking and seasoning them, gas vs. charcoal plank-grilling techniques, how to pair different woods (such as hickory, cedar, alder, and mesquite) with their ideal pizza toppings, and much more.

Magnolia Bakery Handbook of Icebox Desserts by Bobbie Llody: Indulge in 100 delightful no-bake desserts, each including a gorgeous photo, from the iconic New York bakery. Explore classic treats like banana pudding; icebox cakes, pies, and cheesecakes; as well as all-new icebox sweets from Magnolia Bakery’s Chief Baking Officer Bobbie Lloyd. An icebox dessert is a no-bake or low-bake dessert that comes together with time to set in the refrigerator, meaning these recipes are simple, classic, easy to make, and of course, completely delicious.

Accidentally on Purpose by Kristen Kish dives into the author’s childhood as a Korean adoptee in the Midwest, finding purpose in kitchens, and becoming the season 10 winner – and now host – of Top Chef, all while navigating life in the spotlight, coming out in her adult years, and all the life lessons in between.

America’s Most Iconic Ice Creams: Classic Flavors and Creative Riffs by Tyler Malek and JJ Goode: The creative flavor genius at Salt & Straw, the wildly successful small-batch ice cream brand, and author of Salt & Straw Ice Cream Cookbook is back to bring you the absolute best versions of classic American flavors and zillions of ways to riff, twist, and spin them into outrageous new scoops. Known for his wildly inventive flavors, Tyler takes us on a deep dive into what makes ten iconic flavors such beloved classics – including vanilla, strawberry, chocolate, and more. Using their signature, super simple base recipes, he presents perfected, ultimate recipes for America’s favorite flavors along with 75 more recipes riffing on those classics. EVENTS

Let’s Make It!: A Mexican-American Culinary Adventure by Alfredo Garcia: The author (better known as social media sensation Freddsters) is a first generation Mexican American. His debut cookbook features Mexican-inspired versions of American classics and modern twists. You’ll learn how to master authentic Mexican staples, like how to make your own tortillas and cook a big pot of frijoles, and then you’ll be able to use those foundations to create over 100 fusion masterpieces.

Project Griddle: The Versatile Art of Grilling on a Flattop by Steven Raichlen: Prized for their accessibility and versatility griddles (also known as planchas and flat-tops) are soaring in popularity. This new book features the trademark Raichlen approach that embraces history, geography, and anthropology, with plenty of practical cooking techniques and nearly 80 hunger-inducing recipes – it’s Project Smoke for griddles – and don’t think of buying one without its guidance.

The Italian Summer Kitchen: Timeless Recipes for La Dolce Vita by Cathy Whims: From the six-time James Beard nominee for best chef comes recipes to transport you to the full, bright flavors of sun-drenched summers in Italy. For a culinary tour of Italy, or a master class in creating the nation’s many regional gems in your home kitchen, you couldn’t ask for a better tour guide than Cathy Whims. In her debut cookbook, Cathy brings together dishes from Italy’s many and varied regions, united by her masterful interpretation of cucina povera literally “food of the poor,” which means fresh produce, local meats, handmade pasta and pizza, and simple cooking methods.

Sesame: Global Recipes + Stories of an Ancient Seed by Rachel Simons is a clear, approachable guide to the world of sesame, from halva and tahini to togarashi, gomasio, and furikake, with 100 vegetarian-forward recipes, from the co-founder of popular tahini outfit Seed+Mill, based in New York City’s iconic Chelsea Market. Through vibrant photography, evocative storytelling, and contributions from a slate of noted chefs and food luminaries across the country, including David Lebovitz, Yossy Arefi, and Zoë François, Sesame is a loving culinary tribute to the sesame seed: how it has transformed dishes, how it has been translated by different culinary cultures, and how it has tied people and places together through generations. EVENTS

Today Loves Food: Recipes from America’s Favorite Kitchen by The Today Show Family and Friends is an accessible and beautiful cookbook featuring the recipes that have made Today a top destination for home cooks looking for easy, delicious meals. Ever wonder what your favorite TODAY show host cooks at home? Well, Today Loves Food will feature all-new recipe notes from Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb, Al Roker, and Jenna Bush Hager, who have selected recipes that they love and make for their own families. Today Loves Food also includes recipes by fan-favorite guests.

Tahini Baby: Bright, Everyday Recipes That Happen to Be Vegetarian by Eden Grinshpan invites you into Grinshpan’s world and offers her joyful, playful, and always forgiving approach to Middle Eastern- and Mediterranean-inspired meals. Packed with layers of tangy, tart, rich, and creamy ingredients, especially her number one favorite – tahini – these dishes lend themselves to endless mixing and matching. From noshes and breakfast to hot new sides and boss veg, in addition to condiments, dips, and pickles that add pops of flavor, these dishes will bring ease and next-level tastiness to any and every meal. There is one online recipe available. EVENTS

Mostly French: Recipes from a Kitchen in Provence by Makenna Held: For those who love France and Julia Child, this beautiful book is a love letter to the person and place, lushly photographed and written at La Pitchoune, Julia Child’s French home – and filled with more than 100 modern recipes that approach the bold flavors of southern France with accessibility and newness. What makes this book special is Makenna’s classic French staples put to use next to meal-sized salads, roasts, and omelets that make a meal. With tips and tricks, and an extensive section on cheese and charcuterie boards for the golden hour of L’Apero, this cookbook will delight anyone with its modern approach to everyday French cooking. EVENTS

Seasons of Greens: A Collection of New Recipes from the Iconic San Francisco Restaurant by Katie Reicher shares 120+ plant-based recipes inspired by cultures from around the world from the chef of the legendary Greens Restaurant. Using seasonal ingredients for maximum flavor, Chef Reicher shows how to make vegetables the hero of any dish. All of the recipes are created with substitutes in mind and with whatever is available for the season that delivers a fresh and modern way to enjoy vegetables. ckbk

Peckish: Suggestions for the Sophisticated Snacker by Suzanne Lenzer: Mindful snacking (and home cooking) is the philosophy that food stylist and author Suzanne Lenzer nurtures in her own life and shares here with us. Peckish is divided into charming chapters sorted by vessel – such as On Toast, In Jars, Skewers and Sticks, In Bowls, Napkins Only, and more – so that the home cook can plan their snacking night with ease. 75 recipes.

All I Think About Is Food: A Vegetarian Cookbook That’ll Keep the Party Going by Mamrie Hart, New York Times best-selling author, comedian, podcast host, and vegetarian, has whipped up robust plant-based meals and snacks for years on her various platforms, from YouTube to TikTok. Organized by themed menus, the book features more than 100 mouthwatering dishes and promises to be the life of the party, giving readers confidence to share these exceptional recipes with their loved ones. The luscious, clever design and photographs, paired with Hart’s humor and familiar tone, come together in a must-have collection for every campy home cook’s shelf. EVENTS

A Grain, a Green, a Bean: One Simple Formula, Countless Meatless Meals by Gena Hamshaw is a collection of over 80 delicious, plant-based recipes, by nutritionist, blogger, and author of several cookbooks, that explores one simple meal planning formula: a grain, a green, and a bean. Keeping busy schedules in mind, this title includes time-saving methods and formulas, including sheet-pan meals and one-pot wonders. Bring the beans and grains in your pantry to life with flashes of inspiration for when you’ve looked in your cabinets ten times for dinner ideas and still don’t know what to make.

Milk Street Backroads Italy: Cooking off the Beaten Path by Christopher Kimball and J. M. Hirsch: Discover the hidden secrets of Italian food in 125 simple, iconic dishes and unknown gems from Sicily to Milan, from the James Beard Award-winning team at Milk Street. Forget everything you thought you knew about Italian food. In Italy, cooks throw away their garlic, they don’t stir their polenta, and they never labor over pans of risotto. But they do make enormous meatballs that are tender and light, and occasionally break all the rules when making pasta. This book gives you a seat at the table with Italian cooks sharing the food they love, handed down from generation to generation.

Vegan Wholesome: High-Protein Meals and Snacks to Energize and Nourish by Brandi Doming delivers 100 energizing, oil-free meals and snacks, that will help fuel your active lifestyle and provide the nutrition so often missing from a plant-based diet. These hearty whole-food recipes cover all meals of the day, from power breakfasts and quick lunches to satisfying dinners, one-pot meals, and sweet treats.

Lunch Well: 75 Recipes to Bring a Little Spark to the Midday Meal by Fern Green is an efficient guide to making healthy and delicious lunches. With an eye to reusing ingredients and making good use of leftovers, as well as packing to avoid spills and soggy ingredients, this is a practical book to reshape your relationship with the midday meal.

Salad for Days – Breezy Ways with Veg, All Year Long by Alice Zaslavsky was published last year in Australia and the UK. It is now being released in the US. See our promotion, giveaway and Quick Bites with the author here.

Other books of interest:

Canada

Every Salad Ever: From Grains to Greens and Pasta to Beans Plus Every Salad In Betweens by Greta Podleski: Ready for your new salad obsession? With over 100 relatable, reliable and ridiculously tasty recipes, each with a stunning, full-page photo, this book is brimming with beautiful, flavourful salads for every season and every reason.

Mood Drinks: Alcohol-Free Cocktails to Create the Perfect Mood by Gabriel Cabrera: Non-alcoholic drinks are having their moment and this book offers funny quips and delicious drinks and you’ll find something here that perfectly fits your every mood. Each chapter artfully weaves together gorgeous photography inspired by fashion, design, and vintage art spreads with the beauty of the drinks themselves.

The Essential Cottage Cookbook: Simply Delicious Recipes for Cottages, Cabins, and Wherever Your Travels Take You by Andrea Buckett shares 100+ easy recipes and practical tips for a delicious and carefree getaway -whether it’s at a cottage, lake house, or cabin, or campsite (or even your own backyard). This title also includes guides on how to stock a cottage kitchen (whether you rent or own), packing tips, and menu plans. And you’ll find hosting tips for cottage owners, trip-ready advice for renters, and advice on how to be a great cottage guest and be invited back year after year. Whether swimming, hiking, or even just relaxing outside, enjoy satisfying and relaxing cottage meals morning, noon, and night, thanks to this cookbook. EVENTS

Arthurs: Home of the Nosh: A Big Personality Cookbook of Delicious Jewish Favorites by Raegan Steinberg, Alexander Cohen and Evelyne Eng: A must-have breakfast, brunch, and lunch cookbook brimming with recipes for Jewish comfort food – co-authored by the husband-and-wife team behind Montreal’s famous Arthurs Nosh Bar. Like the restaurant itself, this cookbook is somewhere you’ll want to spend time in. Open this book and read through the authors’ hilarious stories – these are authors who did not censor themselves! – and feeling at ease as you cook through their comforting recipes.

Poppy Cooks: The Potato Book: 101 Recipes from the Potato Queen by Poppy O’Toole was released in the UK in February and arrives in Canada this month. With 101 recipes, from crispy cubes to French fries to patatas bravas to Poppy’s ultimate 15-hour potatoes, this is the book you need to raise your potato game and cook like the Potato Queen herself. There are 43 online recipes to try now.

United Kingdom

Roti: 90 Simple Recipes for the Indian Flatbread and its Accompaniments by Anuradha Ravindranath introduces the reader to the different facets of this unprepossessing flatbread. She draws on her memories as a child, of her mother buying whole wheat grain at a market, of it drying on the rooftop of their Delhi home, of the trips to a nearby mill so that it is ground into fresh, warm flour, and the fluffy rotis fresh off the pan that was an enduring staple for lunches. In doing so, the author skillfully weaves her memories of the flatbread with over 90 delicious recipes and turns the humble roti into a delightful, glamorous showstopper. Packed with photographs, the book will feature accompaniments to rotis by way of dips and pickles, as well as easy-to-follow tips in classic DK style.

The BBQ Book – 80 Delicious Recipes for Fire and Coals by Tom Kerridge brings you the ultimate recipes for every barbecue. There’s something for everyone from smoky charred veg, to flavour-packed marinated meats, and everything in between. Plan like a pro with make-ahead dishes like green chilli slaw or peanut and pretzel parfait, and take flavour to the max with miso prawn skewers and sticky-glazed chipolatas. With elevated classics like hot dogs with curried butter and charred corn with chipotle crema you’ll become a barbecue pro without breaking a sweat. This title will be released in the US in June.

The Salad Project: How to Build Unlimited Salads by Clem Haxby has unlocked the formula for building the perfect salad. And they know that wherever you’re eating, your meals should be nutritious, delicious and faff-free. This is the inventive, curated and simple response to boring meal prep. With 30 dressing recipes alongside 55 salads, these recipes are designed to be mixed and matched, and to last you all week. These go-to meals from a qualified nutritionist and professional recipe developer are easily personalised and super versatile, without sacrificing fresh flavours.

Fast Food – Easy Everyday: 180 Simple Triple-tested Recipes by Murdoch Books Test Kitchen brings us over 180 triple-tested recipes with a photo for every recipe! These recipes are for delicious food that needs very little preparation time – they are quick to whip up, or they can be left to simmer or bake while you relax. Organised by cooking method to suit your preference, choose a recipe to make in a saucepan, frying pan, wok, grill or oven.

Veggie Food – Easy Everyday: 180 Simple Triple-tested Recipes by Murdoch Books Test Kitchen is full of delicious vegetable-forward food that’s easy to throw together. Whether you’re after starters, soups, salads, mains or sides, there’s something to suit every mood and every season.

Pretty Little London – Eats by Sara Santini and Andrea Di Filippo is an essential guide to the iconic city of London and its vibrant, luxurious food scene. Helpfully split into key sections of the day, this book is tailored to your individual needs. Whether you’re a morning coffee devotee or more into cocktails after dinner, there’s something for everyone. So, soak up the aesthetic and glamour of London’s best bars, restaurants, bakeries, and everything in between with the team who knows the capital’s best-kept secrets. This book contains no recipes.

Green Mountains: Walking the Caucasus with Recipes by Caroline Eden is the final installment of Eden’s ‘colour trilogy’, following on from her multi-award winning books, Black Sea and Red Sands. In a series of invigorating walks, from the stormy sunbaked valleys of southern Armenia to the jagged peaks of northern Georgia, epic landscapes and fascinating cities come alive via encounters with priests, fruit pickers, tea harvesters, legendary singers, chess masters and heroic alpinists. The journeying finally ends where this trio of books began, on the Black Sea, and with two conclusions: that no feast can beat a post-walk meal and that the green mountains of the Caucasus are capable of transforming just about anyone into a pilgrim. EVENTS

Dip In – 80 Delicious Dip Recipes for Entertaining, Snacking, & Beyond by Sonali Shah shows us how to make the most of the scrumptious and versatile dish that is dips. (Just like Martin Short’s character, Oliver, in Only Murders in the Building – I too love dips!) A delicious dip can be made using affordable ingredients and store cupboard staples. Dip In has 60 dip-a-licious recipes, including 10 sweet dessert dips.

The Guide to Chinese Cooking: A Journey Through China’s Favorite Dishes by Handa Cheng is a comprehensive guide and introduces the vastly different culinary regions of China and their specialty dishes. From luxurious imperial fair to frugal vegetarian recipes of Buddhist monks, Handa distills 5000 years of history and food culture into 14 simple chapters, with easy, fresh recipes that are packed with “good to know” tips and memories of his childhood in Wenzhou. Step-by-step recipes help you learn the essentials, while 35 illustrated chef’s tips and techniques uncover key ingredients and traditional cooking methods. Feature pages get to the heart of each chapter: tofu as a blank page, the infinite possibilities of an egg, Chinese food and herbal medicine, street food and dining out, and even the ceremonial practice of tea-drinking.

Ferment – Simple Ferments and Pickles, and How to Eat Them by Kenji Morimoto provides you with all that’s needed to start on the adventure of fermented foods – whether you want to make simple pickles, prepare miso from scratch or discover flavour-packed recipes to cook with shop-bought ferments. Part one shows how to make ferments and pickles, giving you all the trouble-shooting advice and step-by-step guidance you need. Part two introduces more than 70 exciting recipes to make with them, or if you prefer you can prepare them with your favourite shop-bought varieties instead.

Repast – The Story of Food by Jenny Linford is a deliciously fascinating, expertly written global tour of cooking, eating and drinking, told through objects in the collections of the British Museum.

The Curious Bartender’s Agave Safari: Discovering and Appreciating Mexico’s Tequilas, Mezcals & More by Tristan Stephenson is an account of Tristan’s remarkable journey through six Mexican states and into the heartlands of agave spirit production to discover the spirit of Mexico in every sense. By the end he has provided the reader with a strong taste of what makes this country so special and what makes agave spirits one of the most exciting of all the world’s spirit categories today. Also included are perfected recipes for Tristan’s pick of the finest agave spirit drinks there are.

Smorrebrod – Scandinavian Open Sandwiches: More than 50 Recipes, from Traditional to Modern by Brontë Aurell is an indispensable how-to guide that will provide everything you need to know to create the best open sandwiches and inspire you to find new and delicious flavours to try at home. Chapters are divided into Fish, Cold Cuts, Veggie, Sweet & Cheese and Breads, Sides & Toppings. Also included is a brief history of Scandinavian open sandwiches and invaluable hints and tips for successfully making them yourself.

La Cocina Vasca: Recipes and Traditions of the Spanish Basque Country by Maria José Sevilla: Few cuisines have captured more imaginations than that of Spain, but ask a Spaniard where to find the best food in the country and the reply will most certainly be ‘in the Basque Country’. The culinary traditions of the region are among the most fascinating in the world and in La Cocina Vasca María José Sevilla takes readers on an illuminating tour. Along the way she introduces iconic ingredients, unique cooking techniques and traditional dishes that have inspired some of today’s most celebrated chefs.

Backyard BBQ – Delicious Recipes for Outdoor Cooking by Marcus Bawdon: The art of barbecue has taken off around the globe, and Marcus has travelled widely to experience many unusual and exciting methods first-hand – from South America to Japan, Italy to India. Here he takes inspiration from a wealth of culinary influences to demonstrate how far cooking with fire has come and just how flavoursome it can be.

Veganissimo: The Plant-Based and Gluten-Free Italian Kitchen by Antonio Alderuccio: From authentic Italian antipasti to mouthwatering dolce inspiration, this book offers a collection of delicious Italian recipes uniquely crafted for a vegan and gluten-free lifestyle. With this essential new cookbook, award-winning chef Alderuccio has brought the traditional Italian dining experience to the table – making it accessible to everyone.
With over 75 extraordinary recipes there’s something for everyone, no matter their diet. And finally, who could resist the dolce section, featuring familiar favourites like Panna Cotta and Tiramisu?

The Curry Guy Air Fryer: 50 Simple Curry Favourites by Dan Toombs is the first ever curry house air fryer cookbook with fifty brand new recipes. Many of us love our air fryers – but did you know you could use one to make delicious curry favourites without pints of oil? Dan is a master of curry cuisine and he has applied his knowledge and foolproof methods to air fryer recipes and has applied three decades’ worth of research and knowledge to making recipes that taste as good as from the local takeaway, saving you money, time and making for a healthier option. With sumptuous colour photos throughout, plus tips, tricks and basics for getting your curries just right, treat your family to a fuss-free curry feast.

Umai: Recipes From a Japanese Home Kitchen by Millie Tsukagoshi: ‘Umai’, meaning tasty, delicious, appetizing, is a word said with fervour and excitement after that first bite of something that hits the spot. This title is an introduction to the comfort and serenity of Japan; it is a celebration of a cuisine and diverse culture deeply rooted in food; it is a cook’s guide to the Japanese kitchen through the home-style recipes that shape it. Through 70 delicious dishes, take a seat at a typical Japanese table and enjoy the food that families make and grow up on, but more than that, explore the country’s culinary culture. Woven throughout are passages that serve as a portal to the enticing eateries of Japan.

Roti King: Classic and Modern Malaysian Street Food by Sugen Gopal: The wait is over: after more than a decade of cult fame, Roti King finally serves up the recipe for their flaky, buttery, legendary flatbreads, alongside favourites from their menu and beyond. Inspired by the Malaysian home cooking of Chef Gopal’s upbringing, expect to find recipes for Roti King classics.

Easy TEN: 10 Everyday Ingredients, 100 Easy Dinner Recipes by Amy Sheppard takes 10 of the top grocery store ingredients and offers 10 delicious dinners for each one, with a few “cheats” and twists along the way, and always with cost-saving in mind. Chicken, potatoes, ready rolled pastry, lentils, ground beef, cheese, canned fish, pasta, sausages, and rice – our beloved favorites – but Amy is here to spice up our repertoire and inspire us to create really tasty dishes in a matter of minutes. The chapter structure of the book means that you can find just the recipe you need instantly, and each recipe will come with tips and swaps – ways to make the meal veggie or gluten-free, and options for air-frying. These foolproof recipes are for busy people who want to cook from scratch, but don’t want to slave away in the kitchen.

Stay for Supper: Laid-back Vegetarian Food to Share by Xanthe Ross is a collection of vegetarian dishes from the queen of supper clubs, with recipes that can be scaled up or down or paired with other recipes, depending on how many you’re feeding. With pairing ideas for every recipe and four seasonal menus to use as inspiration, Xanthe’s tips will have you hosting simply and joyfully. And using few ingredients cleverly, cooking with what’s in season and enjoying the process will fill your table with nourishing, plentiful and delicious dishes.

Yatra – A Culinary Journey Across India by Rohit Ghai: Join Michelin-starred chef Rohit Ghai on a journey across 10 regions of India, where you will discover cooking secrets, delicious and family-friendly recipes, and incredible flavours. Yatra, meaning ‘journey’ in Urdu, is Rohit’s celebration of the diverse flavours, ingredients and aromas of India, designed for the home cook. Packed with innovative yet easy-to-make dishes, this cookbook shows you how to make truly mouthwatering Indian food at home. With an incredibly rich and varied food scene, India offers almost endless new dishes to discover. ckbk

The Regional Italian Cookbook: Recipes from The Silver Spoon by The Silver Spoon Kitchen: Italy is formed of 20 regions, each with its own distinctive history, culture, landscape, and recipes. Organized geographically, the latest book from The Silver Spoon celebrates the astonishing diversity of Italy’s cuisine, showcasing the culinary identity of each region through its most famous ingredients, dishes, and food traditions. This title takes readers on a mouth-watering journey, pairing 160 classic recipes with evocative writing and vivid photography. Each region’s chapter begins with a dedicated introduction explaining its local ingredients and dishes, followed by authentic recipes for antipasti, primi, main courses, sides, and desserts.

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Australia

Kitchen Keepers – Real-Life Recipes to Make on Repeat by Katrina Meynink is a celebration of all that is excellent, delicious and not cost- or time-prohibitive in home cooking. Coming from a kitchen maximalist who knows how to dazzle when it comes to putting dinner on the table and to feeding loved ones with generosity and abundance, this is real food for the realities of a full, busy life. Food that is clear and uncomplicated yet bursting with flavor. Food that is kind on the wallet and on yourself. And food that you’ll want to make again and again.

The Very Hungry Coeliac – All the Foods you Love Made Gluten-free by Melanie Persson shares 75 of the author’s most superb gluten-free recipes for food that is rich, tasty and made to share – and indistinguishable from the gluten-based versions. Mel was diagnosed with celiac disease in her early twenties, and as she began to explore the world of gluten-free cooking, she found that most recipes focused on health and restrictions rather than flavor and texture. She was devastated to think that the foods she had grown up with from Japan and Italy might now be out of reach. As a passionate cook, Mel was determined not to miss out, so she got to experimenting. She spent years in her kitchen perfecting gluten-free versions of the dishes she craved – from fresh pasta to decadent pastries, and udon noodles to baklava.

Huddle: Wisdom, Skills and Recipes for Building a Tomorrow of Togetherness by Jade Miles is a practical, inspirational and evocative guide to the art of creating and fostering community ties. Written by Jade Miles of permaculture pioneering Black Barn Farm, it examines how we begin the process of building our communities to create a sense of place, nurture relationships and embrace our humanity as we learn to connect and create our own ‘huddles’.

Bayrut: Recipes from the Heart of a Lebanese City Kitchen by Hisham Assaad is a reprint of Bayrut: The Cookbook: Recipes from the Heart of a Lebanese City Kitchen). In this book, Assaad shows readers the best the city has to offer, with accessible, delicious recipes, ranging from the classics to more modern fare. He tells the story of a city with energy and diversity, of multiple cultures and traditions, with ever-popular street food, a thriving restaurant and café scene, and traditional family favorites handed down through generations. With stunning food and travel photography, this book will transport readers to the cultural melting pot that is Bayrut – a city that excels at mouth-watering food.

The Baker’s Book: Favourite Recipes, Kitchen Wisdom, Shared by Bakers You Love by Ruby Goss is a collection of recipes for bakers by bakers. Ruby Goss has ambitiously brought together more than 30 of Australia’s best – from pastry chefs to home bakers to community bakeries – to share the recipes that bring them joy. The result is this glorious compendium, filled with 60-plus fully photographed recipes, from special occasion bakes to small anytime pleasures to savoury treats and life-changing desserts. Served alongside are generous offerings of kitchen wisdom that remind us why we bake and how many life lessons can be found in this craft. A paperback with a bold, beautiful, graphic jacket by Melbourne artist Beci Orpin for fans of bakers Natalie Paull, Emelia Jackson, Tilly Pamment, Michael James, Helen Goh, Claire Saffitz and Claire Ptak.

Easy Dinner Queen: Fabulous Family Feasts Without the Fuss by Steph de Sousa transforms any dinner into a breeze with her delightful collection of quick, delicious recipes. Perfect for busy families, this book features simple yet flavourful dishes that can be on the table in a flash! Steph’s approachable style and clever tips make cooking enjoyable and stress-free. Say goodbye to mealtime chaos and hello to effortless, tasty dinners that will impress your loved ones.

Burrata: A Journey Through Craft, Flavour & Tradition by Giorgio Linguanti: Join the author, an award-winning cheesemaker and founder of That’s Amore Cheese, and his team on a burrata adventure where the rich traditions of Italian cheesemaking meet contemporary culinary creativity. Featuring a stunning collection of recipes, this book celebrates burrata’s creamy, luxurious texture in a variety of dishes. From simple, rustic preparations to sophisticated culinary creations, you’ll find inspiration and ideas to elevate everyday meals and create memorable dining experiences.

Money-Saving Meal Plans with Chelsea by Chelsea Goodwin: From the creator of $10 Meals Australia, the easy meal-planning solutions and tasty everyday dinner recipes in this cookbook will save you money, time and energy every week. Following the success of her bestselling first cookbook, $10 Meals with Chelsea, the beloved recipe creator is back with more budget-friendly inspiration to help you get a delicious dinner on the table every night with ease. Meal-planning is the secret to saving money on your grocery spend – and every meal plan in this book works out at $3 per serve or less!

New Zealand

Everyday Comfort Food by Vanya Insull: The bestselling author is back with her stunning third cookbook, featuring all the comfort food we love plus more of what she does best. Vanya has built her reputation on simple, delicious, never-fail recipes. She knows what works in the kitchen when it comes to feeding a family and how to whip up the perfect dish for every occasion. From hearty soups, tender slow-cooked lamb and flaky golden pies to sweet delights and indulgent self-saucing puddings, this title delivers 70 mouth-watering recipes that taste like home.

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