We all need a little inspiration in the kitchen now and then. And when it comes to food, we can never get enough of it. These story-telling cookbooks are the most magical, delicious, and just amazing cookbooks that will change your life.
My All Time Favorite
One of my all time favorite cookbooks: Dinner At The Long Table by Andrew Tarlow and Anna Dunn. This is not just a recipe book, it tells an entire story flowing through recipes on how to host dinner for two, to an entire New Year’s Eve dinner party with friends. It’s magical, beautiful, and delicious.
Going Back to Grandmother’s Home
In Bibi’s Kitchen by Hawa Hassan and Julia Turshen tells the story of 8 Eastern African grandmothers who invite you into their home to share all things food, tradition, and love.
Old World Italian Meets Modern California
Blending rustic Italian and modern California cuisine, The Barbuto Cookbook by Jonathan Waxman will bring your food at home to life.
Mexican Home-Style
Mely Martínez combines Mexican home-style cooking from various states in her book The Mexican Home Kitchen.
For Any Occasion
Half Baked Harvest Cookbook by Tieghan Gerard is just a staple to have in your home. Her recipes are full of life and are perfect for any occasion. I feature her Greek Chicken Chopped Salad in my post on The Most Delicious Chopped Salads To Whip Up This Weekend.
Vegan and Vegetarian
East by Meera Sodha gives you 120 incredible Vegan and Vegetarian Recipes from Bangalore to Beijing.
Italy Inspired
Mimi Thorisson draws inspiration from her travels in Italy to share her recipes and secrets in Old World Italian.
Twist On Classics
Cravings by Chrissy Teigen has alllllll the GOOD GOOD stuff. A lot of classics with twists, a lot of unique, a lot of deliciousness.
Persian
My boyfriend is half Persian so I might be biased but Bottom of the Pot by Naz Deravian highlights some really amazing Persian recipes (and stories).
Easy and Family Friendly
The Full Plate by Ayesha Curry is just that – easy to make and perfect for any family, no matter the needs.
Mexican Classics
Another gem on Mexican cooking, Comida Mexicana by Rosa Cienfuegos includes all of the snacks, tacos, tortas, tamales, and desserts you could ever want and wish for. And so much more.
Feel Like a Chef at Home
Alison Roman does a great job in making you feel like you could be a serous chef (I wish!) in her cookbook Dining In.
Learning Sous Vide
Sous Vide at Home by Lisa Q. Fetterman outlines everything you need to perfect sous vide, an incredibly popular cooking technique used all over the world.
Gordon Needs No Introduction
Gordon Ramsay needs no introduction, and neither does his cookbook Quick and Delicious. Or any of his other cookbooks. Perfection.
Xi’an – Western China
Xi’an Famous Foods by Jason Wang, Jenny Huang, and Jessica Chou is long-awaited and inspired by the famous NYC restaurant. Never before seen recipes are in this cookbook – do not miss these!
Healthy
Healthy, simple, and OH SO DELICIOUS. That describes The Well Plated Cookbook by Erin Clarke.
TACOS!
Tacos by Alex Stupak and Jordana Rothman will have you drooling from start to finish. Who doesn’t love tacos?!
Personal
Joanna Gaines and Marah Stets draw their inspiration for Magnolia Table from Gaines family favorites, classic comfort food, and her Waco restaurant, Magnolia Table.
Afro-Vegan
There’s no better way to describe Afro-Vegan by Bryant Terry than just that – remixes of classic African, Caribbean, and Southern dishes.
That’s the that on that with these unbelievable cookbooks and irresistible recipes! Just said a mouthful there. Which one are you itching to own or do you ALREADY own? Let me know in the comments!