Meet the 2018 IACP Cookbook Award nominees

February 7, 2018 by
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  Yesterday the International Association of Culinary Professionals, which is celebring its fortieth anniversary, announced the nominees for its 2018 Cookbook Awards, plus finalists for its Digital Media and Food Writing Awards as well.  You're sure to recognize many of the titles on the cookbook list as they were on several of the "best of" lists we compiled late last… read more

Final Errata Sheet for Sweet by Ottolenghi

February 7, 2018 by
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As you are aware, there were errors made in regard to temperatures and measurements when converting the recipes from the UK edition of Sweet by Yotam Ottolenghi and Helen to the US and Canadian versions. I covered this unfortunate situation back in December and have kept that post updated. The publisher contacted me today with the following information: after careful retesting of the… read more

Plantlab by Matthew Kenney

February 6, 2018 by
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Plantlab: Crafting the Future of Food by Matthew Kenney is a visual feast for the eyes. Kenney, long considered a pioneer in raw and vegan cuisine, delivers the definitive vegan cookbook for serious foodies and chefs. His life's work has been his commitment to plant-based innovation as well as culinary nutrition, and here he employs inventive techniques and creative thinking in… read more

The Ivy Now by Fernando Peire

February 4, 2018 by
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When I first held The Ivy Now in my hands, I knew I was in for a treat. From its elegant crimson cloak to the satin green paper edges, the book exudes class. As I turned the history soaked pages filled with modern recipes, I felt as if I were at The Ivy, as it was then and as it is… read more

Deepa’s Secrets – Deepa Thomas

February 4, 2018 by
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Part cookbook and memoir, Deepa's Secrets: Mouthwatering, Slow-Carb New Indian Recipes introduces the author's breakthrough slow carb and gut-healing recipes that are simple and nutrient-packed, without sacrificing traditional rich South Asian flavors. After her husband's diagnosis of Type 2 diabetes, Deepa Thomas set out to demystify and create healthy Indian cuisine. Here, in her debut book, she shares shortcuts and techniques that… read more

Le Creuset Cookbook and Le Creuset Provence Dutch Oven Promotion

February 3, 2018 by
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Created in Le Creuset's very own test kitchen, Le Creuset: A Collection of Recipes from Our French Table is a cookbook that is as stunning as the French icon's beautiful cookware. With over eighty inspiring French recipes designed to empower home cooks to explore the timeless pleasures of the French table, this title will release your inner Jacques Pépin or Julia Child. Does that opening… read more

Open Faced by Karen Kaplan

February 3, 2018 by
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Open Faced: Crostini, Tartines, and Other Single-Slice Sandwiches by Karen Kaplan crosses international borders to bring fresh, creative flavors to your breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner. Discover butterbrote, montaditos, smørrebrød, and other open-faced sandwiches that capture the essence of Germany, Spain, Scandinavia, France, Italy, and other cuisines. I've worked with Karen before testing recipes for other cookbooks and was  pleased… read more

Weligama by Emily Dobbs

February 2, 2018 by
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Global cuisine brings the four corners of the world to my kitchen. The flavors and spices of Asian and Indian food are my weakness and I could cook and eat this food every day and sometimes go for stretches re-creating dishes. Like binge watching a television show, I'll binge cook Vietnamese or Thai.  Sri Lankan food provides a lively and… read more

The Immigrant Cookbook

January 31, 2018 by
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The Immigrant Cookbook: Recipes That Make America Great is a beautiful book collected and edited by Leyla Moushabeck. Immigrant chefs contributed their stories and recipes to create this treasured volume. It made my best cookbooks of 2017 list but to call it a cookbook doesn't seem quite right - it is so much more than that. More than 42 million people living… read more

The Complete Plate by Lauren Klukas

January 30, 2018 by
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The Complete Plate: 120 Recipes · 30 Meals · A Stronger, Healthier, Happier You by Lauren Klukas features meal plans for 1,500, 2,000, and 2,500 caloric diets to demonstrate that weight maintenance, and weight loss, can be achieved through the science behind a balanced diet that meets nutritional goals. Here, the author features 30 daily meal plans with each day's… read more

Our Favorite Instant Pot Cookbooks

January 26, 2018 by
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The Instant Pot® has been the subject of many promotional and informational posts here at Eat Your Books including A Beginner's Guide; an In-Depth Look; French Tips and Instant Pot Fever. These articles may be helpful for anyone who have recently purchased this product. Type in a search in our cookbook library with just the words "Instant Pot" you will find 51 cookbook results with… read more

Three Book Giveaway from Oxmoor House

January 25, 2018 by
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How is that resolve to cook healthier meals in 2018 holding up? I know I could make better choices for my family and myself. Thankfully, Oxmoor House has three beautiful books designed to help us get back on track, one meal at a time. First we have 100% Real: 100 Insanely Good Recipes for Clean Food Made Fresh by Sam… read more

The Cookie that is Taking Over the World, Or At Least Mine

January 24, 2018 by
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When I first laid eyes on Dining In: Highly Cookable Recipes by Alison Roman, I knew it was special.  In October's monthly cookbook roundup, I wrote: "This title shares 125 recipes that are tempting enough to attract seasoned cooks but easy enough for the novice. Roman is known for her keeper recipes and simple approach as well as for her fun,… read more

Autentico – Rolando Beramendi

January 21, 2018 by
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When I first picked up Rolando Beramendi's Autentico: Cooking Italian, the Authentic Way, I was instantly reminded of why Italian food is loved worldwide: simple elegance. Rolando is an importer and connoisseur of the finest ingredients from Italy which is reflected beautifully in this book, his guide to Italian food. Manicaretti, his company, is a frequent winner of awards and… read more

Patricia Heaton’s Food for Family and Friends

January 18, 2018 by
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Most of us know Patricia Heaton, the actress, from her hit shows, Everybody Loves Raymond and The Middle, as well as other tv and movie roles. It was in October 2015 when Patricia Heaton Parties aired on the Food Network that we learned the busy mother of four also has a passion for cooking and entertaining.  On February 6th, Patricia Heaton's Food for Family and… read more

I Heart Rome – Maria Pasquale

January 17, 2018 by
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I Heart Rome: Recipes & Stories from the Eternal City by Maria Pasquale is a guided tour with beautiful food and location photography, classic recipes, and stories from the Italian capital. Profiles of food purveyors and chefs told along with quirky stories and glorious pictures, take the reader on an inspiring journey through the Rome that tourists rarely get to… read more

Honey & Spice – Sarit Packer and Itamar Srulovich

January 17, 2018 by
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  Bear with me, I'm a little giddy. Those two wonderfully kind people pictured above, Sarit Packer and Itamar Srulovich, are the married couple behind the wildly successful Honey & Co. Restaurant in London and are two of my favorite authors. Their first cookbook, Honey & Co. Food from the Middle East was the Sunday Times Food Book of the Year in the… read more

Made in Vietnam – Tracey Lister & Andreas Pohl

January 16, 2018 by
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This week I am going to bring you several promotions on books that take you around the world with delicious bites in follow up to my Globetrotting through your cookbook library.  First up, we have Made in Vietnam: Homestyle Recipes from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh by Tracey Lister and Andreas Pohl (a reissue of their 2014 title Real Vietnamese Cooking). This vibrant… read more

Globetrotting through your cookbook library

January 14, 2018 by
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This weekend is one of administrative work but the urge to write had to be answered. While I believe my love of cookbooks started from wanting to be better than what had been drilled into me as a child, it blossomed due to my need to explore other cultures that interested me. I didn't want to become a close-minded recluse… read more

Grow Cook Nourish by Darina Allen

January 13, 2018 by
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Darina Allen runs the world-renowned cooking school at Ballymaloe in County Cork, Ireland. She founded the school with her brother, Rory O'Connell, in 1983 and since then has authored many cookery books. Besides running the school with her brother, her daughter-in-law, Rachel Allen, also teaches there and lives nearby.  The family connection travels back to when Darina (O'Connell then) started as a… read more

Smoking Hot & Cold by Charlotte Pike

January 11, 2018 by
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Smoking Hot & Cold: Techniques and Recipes for Smoked Meat, Seafood, Dairy, and Vegetables by Charlotte Pike provides nearly 100 recipes to add flavor and depth to our dishes in the form of smoke. Of course, we are all familiar with smoking proteins but what about smoking vegetables and condiments or even dessert? Charlotte has us covered with chapters covering Fish,… read more

Smitten Kitchen Every Day by Deb Perelman

January 10, 2018 by
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Smitten Kitchen Every Day: Triumphant and Unfussy New Favorites, Deb Perelman's long anticipated follow up to her New York Times best selling, The Smitten Kitchen Cookbook, delivers more than 100 new, easy-to-cook, impossible-to-resist recipes. Deb's blog is indexed for our members (one click and you can add 1,150 searchable recipes to your bookshelf). It is often said that sequels are never as good as the… read more

Baco by Josef Centeno

January 9, 2018 by
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Josef Centeno is the chef credited with capturing the myriad tastes of Los Angeles on one plate. In his debut cookbook written with food writer, Betty Hallock, Bäco: Vivid Recipes from the Heart of Los Angeles, he delivers his food - vibrant and fresh with influences taken from the melting pot of cuisines that make up this fascinating food paradise. Recipes span from… read more

The Farm Cooking School

January 8, 2018 by
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The Farm Cooking School: Techniques and Recipes for Inspired Seasonal Cooking by Ian Knauer and Shelley Wiseman is one of the titles that made my best of 2017 list. Ian and Shelley run The Farm Cooking School in New Jersey and their schedule of classes can always be found on our Calendar. Ian has written or co-written three other books:… read more

I Love India by Anjum Anand

January 7, 2018 by
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I Love India: Recipes and Stories from City to Coast, Morning to Midnight, and Past to Present is Anjum Anand's eighth book. Here, she delivers her favourite dishes in a beautiful tribute to her homeland and its extraordinary food culture, drawn from its diverse regions as well as from a host of traders, settlers and immigrants over the years. The… read more
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