Bakeland by Marit Hovland

April 13, 2018 by
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My world revolves around cookbooks. Everything about a great cookbook inspires me from the endless possibilities they offer, whether it be the exploration of a new cuisine or soaking in the knowledge of a different culture - they bring the world to me.  I know that I can turn to a cookbook to slip away for a while and take… read more

Meyer’s Bakery by Claus Meyer

April 12, 2018 by
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Claus Meyer, one of the original co-founders of Copenhagen's esteemed Noma, has been taking the world by storm with his fresh, Nordic cooking. The Nordic Kitchen, his first English language cookbook, targeted the home cook with personal family recipes. This book is seasonally organized to take advantage of ingredients when they are at their peak. Delivering 350 recipes and helpful tips for… read more

Catalonia – José Pizarro

April 10, 2018 by
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The Catalonia region, in northeastern Spain, is known for the lively beach resorts of Costa Brava, the energy of Barcelona, and the Pyrenees Mountains. The cuisine of this region is often classified as "Catalan mountain" or western Mediterranean and boasts some of the best chefs (Ferran Adrià) and cooks in the world  In Catalonia: Recipes from Barcelona and Beyond, José Pizarro traveled from… read more

Preservation Pantry by Sarah Marshall

April 9, 2018 by
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When Sarah Marshall started her hot sauce business, Marshall's Haute Sauce, she discovered that too much of her produce was getting thrown away. She made it her mission to use these tossed aside remains in creative ways. In her debut cookbook, Preservation Pantry: Modern Canning from Root to Top & Stem to Core she delivers over 100 recipes for whole-food canning and preserving… read more

Japan – The Cookbook

April 9, 2018 by
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Nancy Singleton Hachisu is a trusted voice with regard to Japanese cuisine. Japanese Farm Food and Preserving the Japanese Way: Traditions of Salting, Fermenting, and Pickling for the Modern Kitchen are two treasured volumes in my collection. Her books have a beautiful elegance about them while being approachable and authoritative. Nancy has brought Japanese food into my wheelhouse unlike any other author.  Her… read more

The birth of the Bundt

April 8, 2018 by
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In 1946 housewife, Dorothy (Dotty) Dalquist, and her husband David founded Nordic Ware in Minneapolis where a vibrant immigrant community was forming and more importantly no competition for their business. Dotty, the daughter of a Danish immigrant, and David having just returned from service in World War II wanted to bring jobs to St. Louis Park, Minnesota. They began as… read more

Ultimate Pound Cakes

April 7, 2018 by
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The pound cake originated in Europe during the first half of the 18th century and received its weighty name because the recipe called for a pound of flour, butter, eggs, and sugar. This was a time when most people could not read so it was a simple way to remember the recipe. Over the years, bakers have transformed the cake… read more

Featured Cookbooks & Recipes

April 7, 2018 by
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At Eat Your Books we want to bring you the best recipes. Our new feature, EYB Book Preview, allows you to view an extract from the book, sometimes in advance of publication date. Our dedicated team also searches out and finds online recipes excerpted from newly indexed cookbooks and magazines. New recipes from the best blogs are indexed daily and members… read more

ESSENTIAL, Volume Two Sweet Treats for Every Occasion by Annabel Langbein

April 5, 2018 by
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Annabel Langbein shares the best-ever versions of just about every sweet recipe you could dream of and dream you will after looking at the oversized pop-off-the page photos in her latest offering ESSENTIAL, Volume Two: Sweet Treats for Every Occasion. Take a look at the EYB Book Preview and EYB Recipe Previews for this title and see for yourself. It is brilliant. Featuring everything… read more

The Art of the Pantry – The Art of the Larder

April 4, 2018 by
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The Art of the Pantry: Save Time and Money with 150 Delicious Meals Using Everyday Ingredients by Claire Thomson was published in October of last year in the US, previously having been released as The Art of the Larder in the UK the month prior.  Personally, I prefer the word larder to pantry -  it is the anglophile in me. Larder… read more

Herbs by Judith Hann

April 3, 2018 by
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Good cooks know that herbs have a transformative power - they elevate an ordinary dish into something spectacular. Fresh herbs add vibrancy and not only incredible flavor but pops of color and enhance the aromatics of many dishes. Take rosemary for instance, garlic bread is wonderful but it becomes extraordinary with the slight essence of rosemary.  Judith Hann is an… read more

The Southern Cast Iron Cookbook & the Stargazer Cast Iron Skillet – A Perfect Match

April 2, 2018 by
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The Southern Cast Iron Cookbook: Comforting Family Recipes to Enjoy and Share by Elena Rosemond-Hoerr reflects the past and future of Southern Cooking. The author shares her heirloom recipes that have been passed down from generation to generation.  What's included in this title: 100 Southern recipes for staples and new classics along with beloved family stories of real Southern living.… read more

Passione by Gennaro Contaldo

March 31, 2018 by
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Genarro Contaldo is the Italian legend who taught Jamie Oliver all he knows about Italian cooking and who Jamie has affectionately started referring to as his London dad. Genarro was born just feet away from the sea on Italy's stunning Amalfi coast. As a child, he was taught by his parents how to seek out wild food free-diving for oysters, foraging… read more

Featured Cookbooks & Recipes

March 30, 2018 by
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Did you know adding online recipes to your EYB Bookshelf is a really great way to build your personal recipe collection?  You can do this even if you have a free membership!  Try it out now and see how easy it is. Browse the recipes below, choose one that appeals, click on the link, and add it to your Bookshelf.… read more

Vegetarian Viet Nam by Cameron Stauch

March 28, 2018 by
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If you followed my exploits in New York last month at IACP, you may have noticed a few posts about Cameron Stauch and his debut cookbook, Vegetarian Viet Nam. I am proud to announce that I was the first person to ask the author for his autograph! While at the conference, I was able to take a quick peek at the book… read more

Christopher Kimball’s New Line with Kuhn Rikon, Milk Street The New Home Cooking and Sur la Table Gift Card – Giveaway

March 27, 2018 by
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Christopher Kimball has many irons in the fire from the cooking school, his television program, Milk Street Magazine, to penning cookbooks with several coming out this year including Milk Street: Tuesday Nights: More than 200 Simple Weeknight Suppers that Deliver Bold Flavor, Fast, the man is busy.  Recently, I happened upon his Kuhn Rikon cookware line at Sur la Table and had to find out more.… read more

Prawn on the Lawn

March 27, 2018 by
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Prawn on the Lawn: Fish and Seafood to Share by Rick and Katie Toogood is a collection of quick, fresh, healthy, and delicious fish and seafood recipes for today's modern cook. The recipes are split into an enticing selection of cold and hot tapas, larger plates, sides, desserts, and cocktails. From their signature Prawn on the lawn dish to succulent Scallop… read more

Tokyo New Wave

March 23, 2018 by
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Andrea Fazzari is a Tokyo based photographer and writer who specializes in portraiture, travel, and the culinary world. In her stunning book, Tokyo New Wave: 31 Chefs Defining Japan's Next Generation, with Recipes showcases the new talent of Tokyo's vibrant food scene brilliantly. Profiles of 31 chefs are featured along with portraits, interviews and recipes. The photography is outstanding and is the heart… read more

Featured Cookbooks & Recipes

March 23, 2018 by
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Finding the best recipes amongst the millions online is not easy - but you don't have to! The team here at Eat Your Books, searches for excerpts from indexed books and magazines and every week we bring you our latest finds. Every day recipes are added from the best blogs and websites. As a member, you can also add your… read more

Shaya by Alon Shaya

March 22, 2018 by
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The moment I received Shaya: An Odyssey of Food, My Journey Back to Israel by Alon Shaya I posted on social media that our beloved, member favorite Ottolenghi might have some strong competition for best book of 2018.  In the cookbook reviewing world, I struggle every day with adequate descriptions in my writing - beautiful, stunning, gorgeous, inspiring - are overused (not to… read more

Tasting Georgia by Carla Capalbo

March 20, 2018 by
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Award-winning food writer and photographer Capalbo has traveled Georgia collecting recipes and gathering stories from food and winemakers. She brings this stunning but little-known country to life in Tasting Georgia: A Food and Wine Journey in the Caucasus. This title won the prestigious André Simon Award as well as a nomination for an IACP cookbook award. The beautifully illustrated book… read more

Guerrilla Tacos by Wesley Avila

March 19, 2018 by
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Guerrilla Tacos: Recipes from the Streets of L.A. by Wes Avila draws on his Mexican heritage as well as his time in the kitchens of some of the world's best restaurants to create taco perfection in this his debut book. Los Angeles is known for its wealth of taco trucks and somehow Avila's Guerrilla Tacos has managed to win almost every… read more

Recipes from The Palestinian Table

March 19, 2018 by
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Phaidon creates books that ushers  readers around the globe through stunning photographs, beautiful stories and recipes. We are able to experience myriad cultures and traditions through their pages bringing us all just a little bit closer.  One such title is Reem Kassis' James Beard nominated, The Palestinian Table. Here Reem weaves together personal anecdotes, traditions and history so that we may experience… read more

Corsica by Nicolas Stromboni

March 18, 2018 by
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Corsica: The Recipes by Nicolas Stromboni is a beautifully photographed book celebrating all that is Corsican. Far more than a collection of recipes, the pages here also reflect the people and the landscape of this island while exploring eighty incredible recipes designed to be prepared in anyone's home kitchen. Relatively unexplored by visitors from outside Europe (although it attracts an… read more

Featured Cookbooks & Recipes

March 16, 2018 by
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Do you find other people's comments on recipes helpful? Have you written your own recipe Notes? It's a great way to remind yourself how a dish turned out and share your experience with the EYB community. On each Recipe Details page you'll find a Notes tab. Adding online recipes to your EYB Bookshelf is a really great way to expand… read more
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