Adult Winter Reading: Check Out a Cookbook!

Delve into foodways of the United States, including testimonies from more than 30 Black chefs, restaurateurs, historians and luminaries, as well as 40 historically-rooted recipes. Equal parts historical exploration and cookbook, this rich narrative reveals the rich and indelible contributions of the Black diaspora in shaping the footprint of American cuisine.

Bitterness, often cited as an acquired taste, can elevate your cooking and add complexity and depth to a dish. Bringing together flavors from around the world in both sweet and savory dishes, this cookbook shows you how to add bitter ingredients to enhance the depth and flavor of your food.

Polina Chesnakova reaches back to her childhood in Ukraine to create this cookbook stuffed with recipes from the Soviet diaspora and essays, stories, and biographies of the cooks that inspired her.

With rich accompanying photography and food histories, complete nutritional information and methods developed specifically for the disabled and neurodivergent cook, Crip Up the Kitchen is at once inviting, comprehensive, and accessible. If you’ve craved the economy and satisfaction of cooking at home but been turned off by the ableist approach of most cookbooks–this one’s for you!

A comprehensive cookbook covering the full variety of Indian curries – not only the recipes but the origins of the curry in question.

Modern Orthodox Jew Melinda Strauss strongly believes that food has no boundaries and wants everyone to feel comfortable making Jewish food. Including challah breads, dips, soups, dairy and non-dairy dishes, sweet treats, and holiday recipes.

A practically and gorgeously photographed guide to making thirteen different styles of ramen at home, from an expert in the field.

There’s something for everyone in “I want to eat cookies.” You’ll find a cookie to satisfy any craving, boost any bake sale, brighten any bad day, and suit any occasion. With dozens of tips and suggestions, you’ll also learn to stock a baking pantry, mix doughs properly, whip up icings and glazes, and turn leftover cookies into tasty desserts and ice cream sandwiches.

Dan Pelosi believes every day can be a celebration–and wherever there’s a celebration, there’s a menu waiting to be planned. In his second cookbook, the New York Times bestselling author dishes out more than 100 of his larger-than-life recipes, organized into sixteen distinct dinner parties designed to take the guesswork out of what to serve when and what goes with what.

Complete with charming personal anecdotes, reflections on the social importance of potlucks–particularly in the queer community, and stunning photography of an abundance of good food, Potluck Desserts gives the home baker the tools, confidence, and pride to serve beloved, nostalgic dishes that everyone will love–colleagues, friends, families, and chosen families included.

Pyet DeSpain takes the two influences of her Native American and Mexican American heritage to develop recipes that celebrate both, following traditions and philosophies of the cultures she comes from.

While Ashia Ismail-Singer draws on her Memon Indian background in developing recipes, her bakes have origins across the globe, now enhanced by the spices and creativity of the chef, whether you’re looking for a quick treat or a fancy cake.

A clever and inclusive cocktail book for every kind of drinker at every proof from World Class bartending champion Kaitlyn Stewart of likablecocktails.

As the owner and chef behind the first 100% plant-based Italian restaurant in the United States, Tara Punzone knows how to transform classic Italian staples into delicious vegan dishes without sacrificing any flavor.