Cookery | 14 Oct, 2026
The Best Cookbooks 2026
What should I cook tonight? What should I bring to the potluck? What should I serve for the holidays? Your cooking conundrums are solved with this list of cookbooks covering every possible occasion, from Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Hanukkah entertaining to date night drinks, game day appetizers, and easy weeknight dinners.
Celebration Boards
Author By Maegan Brown
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Bestselling author and entertaining expert Maegan Brown (@thebakermama), creator of Beautiful Boards, returns with her most versatile collection yet—50 all-new food boards designed to make every occasion feel like a celebration.

Maegan’s approachable style, time-saving shortcuts, and eye-catching presentations have helped make food boards—whether charcuterie and cheese boards, snack and meal boards, or grazing spreads—a must-have centerpiece for modern gatherings. In Celebration Boards, she expands the possibilities with interactive meal boards and snack dinners, festive brunches, desserts, cocktails and mocktails, kid-friendly creations, and creative spreads that turn simple ingredients into unforgettable moments around the table.

From holiday traditions and birthday parties to family dinners, book clubs, game nights, brunches, and backyard gatherings, this volume brings fresh inspiration for easy, self-serve entertaining and shareable party food for even more occasions. Every board features stunning full-page photography, easy-to-follow assembly instructions, practical make-ahead and prep-ahead tips, and accessible ingredients that make impressive entertaining surprisingly simple.

Inside, you’ll discover 50 brand-new boards, including:

  • Holiday Favorites: New Year’s Eve Countdown Snack Clock, Easter Bunny Brunch Board, Super Dad Father’s Day Snack Board, American Sweetheart Board, Halloween Ghost Board, Antipasto Christmas Tree Board, and more.
  • Celebrations & Entertaining: Book Club Board, SnackLand Game Night Board, Picnic in the Park Board, Baby in Bloom Baby Shower Board, Nostalgia Snack Board, and more.
  • Seasonal Gatherings: Hello Summer Board, Fall Mood Board, Snowy Day Cozy Dips Board, and more.
  • Breakfast & Brunch: Southern Biscuit Board, Pajama Party Breakfast Board, Breakfast in Paris Board, and more.
  • Appetizers, Snacks & Grazing: Spanish Tapas Board, Happiest Hour Board, Global Grazing Board, Queso Fundido Board, and more.
  • Interactive Meal Boards: Build-Your-Own Ramen Board, Mediterranean Rice Bowl Board, Mac & Cheeseburger Board, Bao Bun Board, and more.
  • Desserts & Drinks: Churro and Dips Board, Brownie Ice Cream Sundae Board, Espresso Martini Board, Mocktail Mixing Board, and more.

Maegan also shares the entertaining secrets that have made her books favorites with home cooks everywhere, including board-building fundamentals, tips for combining complementary flavors and textures, styling advice, make-ahead planning, budget-friendly entertaining, creative ways to use leftovers, ideas for gifting boards, and simple ways to get kids involved in the fun.

Whether you’re celebrating life’s biggest milestones or simply looking for new ways to gather the people you love, Celebration Boards is your year-round guide to creating beautiful food, meaningful memories, and celebrations everyone will remember.

Discover even more irresistible, low-stress food presentation ideas from The BakerMama in Beautiful Boards, Spectacular Spreads, and Brilliant Bites.
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The Unofficial Heated Rivalry Cookbook
Author By Michelle Anderson, Chris Peterson
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Immerse yourself in the scintillating world of hockey romance with cozy, craveable recipes inspired by the smash-hit series.

The Unofficial Heated Rivalry Cookbook steams up your kitchen with comforting, crowd-pleasing recipes inspired by the iconic characters, settings, and themes from Rachel Reid’s Game Changers book series and its television adaptation, Heated Rivalry. Inside, you’ll find:

  • 65 original recipes inspired by the books and TV series (including a certain blueberry smoothie and tuna melt), covering every meal and occasion
  • Charming yet quietly racy full-color illustrations of the enticing food, iconic scenes, and devoted lovers
  • Warm, funny, fan-forward commentary on the dishes and the spicy situations that inspired them, plus a glossary revealing the double meanings of hockey lingo
  • Menu suggestions for everything from large gatherings to intimate affairs, including a game-day watch party spread, an MVP celebration cocktail party, a perfect Valentine’s dinner, and an intimate tryst platter

This fully illustrated unofficial cookbook celebrates the emotional heart of the story—found family, vulnerability, and joy—through food that feels warm, familiar, and made to be shared. From cozy cottage dishes and late-night comfort meals to game-day favorites and celebratory treats, each recipe channels the spirit of the series, accompanied by suggestive illustrations worthy of hockey romance fandom.

Enhance the vibe for your next binge-watch with friends or add some zest to your everyday cooking with:

  • Gold-Medal Breakfasts: The Morning-After Omelet, Moscow Morning Kasha with Caramelized Onions and Mushrooms, Love’s Wonder Waffles, and more
  • Shared Secrets, Sandwiches & Salads: Penthouse Room-Service Caesar Salad, Grind(him) Grinder, Bro Buterbrød, and more
  • Got Game, Snacks & Sides: Classic Canuck Poutine, Slapshot Biscuits, The Waiter’s-Crash Canapé, and more
  • Home Team Dinners: First Date Shakshuka, The Captain’s Chicken Kiev, Impress-Him Shrimp Scampi, and more
  • Drinks Worthy of The Cup: Northern Lights Julep, The Canadian Hat Trick, and more
  • Desserts to Cheat For: The Zamboni Celebration, Heart Hands Russian Tea Cakes, and more

Whether you’re cooking for a full-on party, a date night, or as a treat for yourself, this cookbook turns fandom love into something deliciously real.
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Nourished Kitchen
Author By Erica Rodriguez
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WHOLESOME MEALS WITH NUTRIENT DENSE FOODS FOR MAXIMUM GAIN.  

‘Food really is nature’s pharmacy.’  

Registered Nutritionist, Erica Rodriguez, invites you inside her kitchen and shares over 80 nourishing, vegetarian recipes using simple, everyday ingredients.  
 
Organized into clear sections—Breakfast & Brunch, Hearty, Salads, Soups & Broths, Curries & Dhals and Sides & Small plates, Snacks & Condiments, and Something Sweet—these recipes offer simple solutions to all your health needs with a myriad of therapeutic benefits such as:

  • Immune system health 
  • Regulating blood sugar levels 
  • Sources of vitamins 
  • Urinary health 
  • Gut health 
  • Hearth health 
  • Strong bones  
  • Female hormonal balance 

Each recipe lists its key benefits with options for every occasion and dietary requirement. You’ll also find an an easy-to-use, comprehensive guide to macro and micronutrients, explaining what foods they are in and how you can create meals to match your needs. 

Healthy eating is accessible to you with Nourished Kitchen.  
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Dinner, Solved
Author By Holly Dingwall
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"Dinner, Solved takes the stress out of "what’s for dinner" with exciting, flavor packed recipes that bring something new to the weeknight table." — Alex Hughes @alexskitchenbangers

YOUR DINNER, SOLVED.
 

Short on time, but still want a meal that delivers on taste? From Holly Dingwall (@foodieholly), viral creator and Scottish Food Influencer of the Year, comes Dinner, Solved – over 100 delicious recipes for year-round cooking.

Divided into 10-, 20-, 30-or 40-minute recipes, you can plan your meals around your schedule – not the other way around.

10-MINUTE WONDERS 
Fast, flavor-packed fixes for the laziest moments such as black bean quesedillas and chilli tahini udon with tofu.

20-MINUTE MAGIC
Satisfying, bold meals that still feel achievable from tomato & feta couscous with oregano salmon, to taco beef smash burgers.  

30-MINUTE FEASTS AND FUSIONS
Comfort-driven dinners including one-pan spicy pork & ‘nduja lasagne, Greek butter bean orzo, and haggis shakshuka. 

40-MINUTE SHOWSTOPPERS
Impress without stress with Moroccan spiced lamb & feta filo pie, hot honey pepperoni pasta bake, or spanakopita style fishcakes with Greek salad.  

Complete with vegetarian adaptations for every recipe, meal plans, flavor wheels, and a build-your-own burger, salad, noodle soup, and taco section, you can eat well even on the busiest nights with Dinner, Solved.  

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Big Mamma: Pasta
Author By Big Mamma
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Get ready to cook pasta like an absolute pro, the Big Mamma way!

You probably know the basics, but do you really know Italian pasta inside out? Between the hundreds of unique shapes and the deep-rooted specialties cooked up in every single region, there’s always a new culinary adventure waiting for you.

The chefs behind hit restaurants like Gloria, Circolo Popolare and Carlotta have dug up their family secrets to share 150 of their ultimate pasta recipes.

Expect everything from comforting midweek meals to spectacular weekend feasts. Packed with incredible flavour combinations, this book will have you tossing fresh pasta like a true Italian pro in no time.

So grab your apron and get cooking!

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My Greek Mom's Recipes
Author By Gus Constantellis
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Make classic Greek recipes with a side of humor and heart.

Stand-up comedian Gus Constantellis draws inspiration for his material and online content from his family, especially his mother, Julia, who became a social media star and “Greek mother” for an entire online community. And when she died suddenly in August 2023, that community mourned with him. My Greek Mom’s Recipes is Gus’s deeply personal tribute, a cookbook in which every dish comes with a story about his mother, an immigrant who never learned English yet managed to achieve the American dream.

Equal parts hilarious and heartfelt, this book offers a comedian’s candid look at grief and family. It will resonate with anyone who’s ever had an overbearing but fiercely loving mother, the kind who expresses affection through food, tough love, and a whole lot of opinions. And the 75 recipes themselves are the real deal—because if there was one thing Julia was known for, besides her razor-sharp humor, it was her unforgettable cooking, including:

  • A Greek Easter feast
  • Spanakopita (Spinach Pie)
  • Tzatziki (Yogurt-Garlic Sauce)
  • Pastitsio (Baked Ziti)
  • Avgolemono (Chicken Lemon Soup)
  • Patates Lemonates (Lemon Potatoes)
  • Baklava
  • and much more!

These village-style recipes are tried-and-true Greek classics stripped down to their delicious essentials, making them perfect for cooks of all skills. Whether you’re a fan of Greek food or seeking some lighthearted anecdotes, My Greek Mom’s Recipes is a celebration of classic Greek food and culture, and a love letter to mothers everywhere.
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German Home Kitchen
Author By Sophie Sadler
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Relish the luscious aromas, hearty flavors, and festive traditions of German cooking with this authentic yet approachable cookbook.

In German Home Kitchen, Sophie Sadler shares over 65 savory and sweet recipes inspired by the foods of her childhood in Germany, featuring all courses, including Frühstück (breakfast), Für Zwischendurch (snacks), Main Dishes, Beilagen (sides), Sweet Meals, Kaffee und Kuchen (afternoon coffee and cake), and Abendbrot (traditional cold dinner), along with street food, recipes for the joyful Christmas season, and specialties from her Oma’s kitchen. The recipes are designed with simplicity and accessibility in mind and include easy-to-recreate German classics such as:

  • Franzbrötchen (Croissant-Style Cinnamon Rolls)
  • Leberwurst (Liver Paté)
  • Gebackener Camembert (Baked Camembert)
  • Jägerschnitzel (Pork Schnitzel with Creamy Mushroom Sauce)
  • Bratkartoffeln (Pan-Fried Potatoes)
  • Roggenmischbrot (Rye and Wheat Bread)
  • Currywurst (Bratwurst with Curry Ketchup)
  • Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte (Black Forest Cherry Cake)
  • Käsefondue (Cheese Fondue)

German Home Kitchen has dishes for every occasion, whether you’re looking to impress your guests with a celebratory holiday feast, enjoy a cozy dinner with family, or simply satisfy your craving for authentic German flavors. With this charming cookbook, learn how easy it is to incorporate German delicacies into your cooking repertoire beyond pretzels and bratwursts.
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Eat Jewish
Author By Melinda Strauss
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Carry on the rich customs and flavors of Jewish food culture with over 100 comforting kosher recipes, both traditional and modern.

Food serves as a bridge connecting us to our ancestral roots and shared heritage. When we share food, we’re also sharing our culture and history. In Eat Jewish, Jewish social media influencer Melinda Strauss (@therealmelindastrauss) embraces this connection by pairing kosher recipes with key stories and insights into Jewish life, history, and heritage.

Addressing commonly asked questions about Jewish customs along the way, Melinda identifies and celebrates regional flavors drawn from thousands of years of Jewish wandering across the globe. Including easy-to-follow recipes for challah breads, dips, soups, dairy and non-dairy dishes, desserts, and holiday recipes, this is your warm, welcoming companion to Jewish cooking at home.

Enticed by mouthwatering photos, learn how to make:

  • Sweet and Fluffy Challah
  • Schmaltz Matzah Balls
  • Barbecue Brisket Soup
  • Classic Potato Latkes
  • Panko-Crusted Gefilte Fish
  • Israeli Chicken Sofrito
  • Butternut Squash Kugel
  • Spaetzle with Mushroom Sauce
  • Turkish Cheese Borekas
  • Tahini Chocolate Chip Cookie Sticks
  • Cinnamon Bun Challah Bread Pudding
  • Cold Brew Cheesecake
  • and more!

Whether you’re looking to replicate the nostalgic foods of your childhood, share Jewish flavors and traditions with your children or grandchildren, expand your kosher repertoire, or try kosher cooking for the first time, Eat Jewish invites you to the family table to share and enjoy this delicious cuisine.
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Twisted
Author By Mandy Silverman
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“The cookbook we all knead! Taking Judaism’s favorite bread (sit back down, bagel) and giving it a fun twist, this cookbook is filled with the most creative and delicious challah recipes you’ll ever bake.”   ―Nikki Schreiber, @humansofjudaism

“Whether readers are looking for a dependable challah recipe to master or creative new ways to reinvent it, Twisted is an all-encompassing challah handbook that delivers on all fronts.”   —Fleishigs Magazine

You’ve never seen a challah cookbook like this before!

Inside Twisted, you’ll find more than 60 sweet and savory recipes that celebrate both the tradition and endless possibilities of challah and babka. Alongside traditional recipes and techniques, you’ll discover imaginative creations like Korean Hot Dog Challah, Pulled BBQ Brisket Challah, Brown Sugar Cinnamon Pop-Tart Challah, Strawberry Lemonade Babka, and Rainbow Cake Batter Monkey Bread.

Known to her community as Mandylicious, Mandy Silverman has spent more than a decade inspiring thousands of people to see challah differently. By pairing traditional techniques with unexpected flavors, she has helped a new generation of bakers discover just how versatile challah can be, including many who never thought challah was for them.

With full-color photography, step-by-step instructions, and endless inspiration for fillings, toppings, and twists, Twisted gives you the tools to create breads that are as impressive as they are delicious.

Inside, you’ll find:

  • Sweet and savory challah recipes

  • Babkas, monkey breads, pull-aparts, and more

  • Creative fillings, swirls, toppings, and stuffings

  • Dips, glazes, spreads, and accompaniments

  • Detailed braiding and shaping instructions

  • Recipes for both first-time and experienced bakers

Rooted in Jewish tradition and open to everyone, Twisted will change the way you think about challah.
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Batch
Author By Calum Harris
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PREP AHEAD. EASY MEALS. ALL PLANTS.   

Calum Harris has inspired a new generation to see plant-based cooking as bold, simple and seriously delicious.
Batch is the next step: over 80 make-ahead recipes to help you eat well, waste less and always have something tasty ready to go. 

Plant-based food is perfect for batch cooking – easy to freeze, budget-friendly and incredibly versatile. Whether you’re vegan, vegetarian, flexitarian or catering for a busy family, Batch makes it easy to:

  • Hit your weekly 30 plants goal without spending hours in the kitchen
  • Eat a healthy, varied diet packed with vegetables, whole grains, healthy fats and protein sources
  • Mix and match recipes into different meals throughout the week
  • Plan ahead with storage tips, weekly meal plans and shopping lists
  • Adapt recipes for dietary requirements

Organised into playful sections – such as Morning, Basic, Classy, Saucy and Sexy – you’ll find something for every mood and moment. Think Sticky Up Lemon Tofu, Creamed Charred Cauliflower Soup and Flourless Chocolate Pistachio Raspberry Torte, just to name a few.

 

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Prep it, Freeze it, Cook it! The Grab Bag Everyday Cookbook
Author By Abeygale Burne
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Make mealtime stress-free with 100 easy to prep grab bags, giving you freezer-ready recipes that save time, money, and effort – perfect for people with busy lives.  

Prep it, Freeze it, Cook it! The Grab Bag Everyday Cookbook is the ultimate guide to effortless meal prep ideas. Whether you’re juggling work, family, or just want to avoid the daily ‘what’s for dinner?’ panic, Abeygale Burne shows you how to enjoy delicious home-cooked meals whenever you need them. 

Building on the success of Abeygale Burne’s slow cooker approach, this new book broadens the ‘grab bag’ concept to include oven, stovetop, and even blender recipes with no special kit needed. Simply grab a bag from the freezer in the morning, follow the defrosting instructions and it’s ready to make the moment you walk back through the door! 

There are 100 craveable recipes organized into Speedy Suppers, One-Pot Wonders, Plant Packed, Tray Baked Mains, Spicy Stovetop & Oven, and Grab & Go Goodies. Think: 

  • Tray Bake Chicken Fajitas 
  • Tuscan Inspired Chicken 
  • Gnocchi Bake 
  • Polish Sausage & Smoky Potatoes 
  • Vegetable Curry 
  • Berry Blast Smoothie 

The book also includes shopping lists to help you save time and money, one-month meal plans, tips, tricks, and equipment hacks and clear freezer-to-table instructions.  

Every recipe is designed to be practical, budget-friendly, and full of flavor. With Abeygale Burne’s warm, relatable voice and real-life tested meals, this book is your shortcut to delicious home cooking – even easier and more flexible than ever. 

Also by Abeygale Burne: Prep it, Freeze it, Cook it! The Grab Bag Slow Cooker Book. 
 
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The Complete Pressure Cooker Cookbook
Author By Sam Milner, Dom Milner
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THE ONLY PRESSURE COOKER COOKBOOK YOU WILL EVER NEED 

Get the most out of your pressure cooker with more than 100 satisfying, simple recipes from Sam and Dom Milner, creators of the Sunday Times bestseller The Complete Air Fryer Cookbook. 

 
Written by the appliance experts, this is the ultimate beginner‑friendly guide to pressure cooking. Whether you’re short on time, looking to cut energy costs, or craving comforting homemade food with minimal effort, this cookbook shows you exactly how to get delicious results from you pressure cooker. 
 
Pressure cookers save on average 70% of conventional cooking time, meaning lower energy costs, less time for you in the kitchen, and more flavor staying locked in your food. The clear instructions and troubleshooting techniques info mean you get the best results every time. 
 
From breakfasts to set you up for the day, to soothing soups for lunch, quick after-work dinners and weekend treats, recipes include: 

  • Golden Cauliflower Soup 
  • Orzo Vegetable Soup 
  • Cauliflower and Corn Chowder 
  • Fish Pie 
  • Green Thai Curry 
  • Red Thai Curry Lentils 
  • Mini Banoffee Pies 
  • . . . and more!  


Every recipe includes prep and cook times, metric and imperial measurements, and calorie counts, suitable for any electric pressure cooker model. 
 
Whether you’re in need of something fast and filling after a long day or want to feed a weekend crowd with minimum hassle, The Complete Pressure Cooker Cookbook is packed full of recipes that will become your essential go-to for every meal.  

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The Riverford Cookbook: Easy Evenings
Author By Riverford Organic Farmers
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"American readers will enjoy getting to know the people, produce, and plates that make the culinary magic of Riverford Farm." – Library Journal

SIMPLE WHOLESOME MEALS FROM RIVERFORD ORGANIC FARMS.

 
Make every evening easy with over 100 flexible recipes.

Riverford
have spent over 40 years growing organic veg and creating recipes that make the most of it. These are some of their favourite meals for busy family life: simple, seasonal and packed with flavour. Written by the experts, who deliver over 70,000 organic veg boxes each week across the UK, every recipe includes simple substitution ideas to help you make the most of what you have on hand. 

From Korean Sticky Pork to Speedy Chicken & Leek Pie, Orzo Bean Stew and Cheesy Carrot Tacos, this cookbook is packed with nourishing meals ready in under 40 minutes that are easy to adapt and guaranteed to please everyone.

You’ll find chapters including: 

  • One Pot and Throw‑Together Dinners for busy evenings that demand minimal fuss. 
  • Weekend Meals for generous dishes to share with friends. 
  • Hearty Salads for vibrant, lighter days. 
  • Puddings & Bakes with a fresh fruit focus. 


All this, plus seasonal ingredients lists, weekly meal planners, shopping lists and an 'A-Z of Veg' recipe finder so you can quickly look up dishes to work with what's in the fridge.

Reduce waste and cook with confidence no matter your diet or schedule with The Riverford Cookbook: Easy Evenings. 

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Home Bartending Mastery
Author By Leandro Pari Di Monriva
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Create unforgettable drinks with the confidence of a pro with this masterclass in cocktail mixology and culture.

Written by the creator of the wildly popular @theeducatedbarfly, Home Bartending Mastery doesn’t just teach you how to mix—it teaches you how to think like a bartender. This authoritative guide covers:

  • Home mixology essentials: tools, techniques, and ingredients 
  • The six cornerstone cocktails: the Sling, the Manhattan, the Martini, the Negroni, the Sour, and the Highball, covering the classic recipe, fascinating history, and step-by-step instructions for each
  • Creative modern riffs crafted by top bartenders
  • Original creations from the author’s own repertoire

But this isn’t just a recipe book. It’s a deep dive into cocktail culture. Discover the stories behind today’s modern classics, from the bartenders who invented them to the bars where they became legends.

Whether you’re a cocktail novice or a seasoned enthusiast, Home Bartending Mastery will ignite your passion for great drinks and inspire you to shake, stir, and sip like never before.

Your home bar is about to get a serious upgrade. Cheers!
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Totally Nachrageous
Author By Alex P. Taylor
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Nachos are more than a snack—they’re a lifestyle. From the perfect chip to the final cheesy drizzle, this book is a nacho deep dive for the bold, the hungry, and the cheese-obsessed. 

Remember the ’80s, the decade that brought us boom boxes, cool shades, neon everything, and MTV? Food writer and snack philosopher Alex P. Taylor, the Nacho King of Connecticut, brings that playful, maximalist sensibility to the page in Totally Nachrageous. More than a cookbook, it’s a full-on nacho experience. With 70+ over-the-top recipes, bold retro vibes, and crowd-pleasing ideas for every occasion, this cookbook is made to be shared.

As part of Generation Nacho, Taylor’s first memory of enjoying his favorite snack dish was in the 1980s. This loving homage to the decade of big dreams offers crowd-pleasing classics, such as Double Cheeseburger Nachos and Breakfast Nachos, alongside boundary-breaking originals, including Supreme Shawarma Nachos and a towering treasure stack called Gold Mine Nachos. There’s even a selection of sweet nachos for dessert lovers (hello, Holy Cannoli Nachos)! Think of this book as a nacho playground—one where chips are the canvas, cheese is the paint, and the toppings are pure innovation. 

From game-day blowouts and backyard parties to laid-back movie nights and impromptu snack attacks, get ready to unleash a nacho revolution. Totally Nachrageous brings the bold with more than 70 next-level nacho recipes designed to wow any crowd. Inside, you’ll find:

  • Globally inspired nachos
  • Nacho Knowledge
  • Music-pairing playlists (“Nacho Mixes”)
  • Taylor’s signature Perfect Nacho Formula
  • A guide to the most unique and creative nachos in every state

With options for vegans, ’80s movie fans, and holiday enthusiasts alike, Totally Nachrageous is the ultimate gift book for food lovers, students, gamers, partiers, and nostalgia seekers—basically, snackers of all stripes. Escape the ordinary with the biggest and raddest nacho party of all time because these nachos are, like, totally outrageous!
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Asian Smoke
Author By Andrew Ho, Andrew Samia, Sean Wen
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“Each year it seems like dozens of grilling cookbooks hit the market before summer, but none in 2026 have arrived with quite the heat of Asian Smoke. ... If you’re grilling out this summer, think beyond the basics with Asian Smoke.” —Los Angeles Times, April 8, 2026

Make your barbecue more exciting, colorful, flavorful, and adventuresome than you ever imagined possible by mastering the amazing smoke-kissed recipes in Asian Smoke. 


Who would have guessed that an unassuming mid-size pink stucco restaurant in San Antonio, Texas, would become one of the most celebrated citadels of barbecue in the US, and even in the world, less than five years after it first opened its doors? Yet that is what has happened to Curry Boys BBQ, the brainchild of Andrew Ho, Andrew Samia, and Sean Wen—the Curry Boys—who, by the by, now have two James Beard Best Chef nominations to their names, alongside dozens of other accolades from leading barbecue experts.

Ho, Samia, and Wen use traditional Texas-style barbecue and smoking techniques, and even traditional cuts like brisket and ribs, but they infuse everything with the deeply soulful aromas and flavors of Thai cooking (mostly), and of other Southeast Asian and pan-Asian cuisines (to a lesser extent). The flat-out delectable results draw long lines of fans and spectacular reviews on Yelp and in the food media. In this, their first book, they reveal their secrets for home cooks. The recipes include:

  • Thai-Style BBQ Shrimp with Penang Curry Butter on Toasted Baguette 
  • Grilled Thai Sriracha Buffalo Wings
  • Thai Street–Style Smoked and Grilled Chicken Satay Skewers with Peanut Sauce
  • Smoked Brisket and Thai Green Curry with Roasted Cauliflower
  • Smoked Lamb Shank and Thai Massaman Curry with Roasted Carrots and Potatoes
  • Smoked Pork Belly Bánh Mì
  • Thai-Inspired Green Curry Smoked Mushrooms
  • Honey Sriracha Pulled Pork Sandwich with Pickled Green Papaya and Penang Mayo
  • Nam Jim Jaew Party Ribs
  • Smoked Coconut Cheesecake

The old barbecue is US Southern and still damn good. The new barbecue is global, full of exciting new flavors. Dip your toes in the latter with this colorful, photo-rich, delectable book as your guide.
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Fired Up
Author By Melissa Thompson
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BOLD, FLAVOR-PACKED RECIPES THAT SHINE OVER OPEN FLAME.  
 
Blending over 90 inspiring recipes with unfussy techniques, Fired Up will elevate your grilling game no matter your skill level.  
 
There’s easy-to-find inspiration for every meal type and occasions, organized by:  
 
MIDWEEK VEGETABLES: think eggplant with miso glaze, tahini & crispy shallots, roasted sweet potato gnocchi with cream sauce, and crispy zucchini and halloumi buns 
MIDWEEK MEAT: make lemon & oregano pork skewers, jerk chicken chops, and chargrilled calamari with chilli, garlic & lemon. 
WEEKEND & PROJECT COOKS: there’s the best ever ribs and a perfect porchetta, for example. 
INVENTIVE SIDES: including herby quinoa salad, brown butter cornbread with chilli & thyme, and potato salad two ways. 
PUDDINGS: for a sweet finale such as baked cherry custard, tiramisu French toast, and blueberry & apple cobbler. 
SAUCES AND RUBS to customize and elevate your dishes. 
 
Alongside the recipes, Fired Up includes essential tips, tools, and techniques—giving you just enough guidance to master the fire without overcomplicating the process. 
 
Cooking with fire is intuitive. It’s time to enjoy the process and turn every barbecue into something extraordinary.  

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