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Savor the Moment by Nora RobertsDelicious by Susan MalleryGarden Spells by Sarah Addison AllenBet Me by Jennifer CrusieLike Water for Chocolate by Laura Esquivel
Best Culinary Romance
312 books — 365 voters
Coyote in Provence by Dianne HarmanBet Me by Jennifer CrusiePlaying for Keeps by R.L. MathewsonCan't Stand the Heat by Louisa EdwardsGarden Spells by Sarah Addison Allen
Foodie Romances
213 books — 221 voters

The Forager Chefs Club by Rita Mace WalstonThe Joy of Cooking by Irma S. RombauerMastering the Art of French Cooking by Julia ChildThe New Basics Cookbook by Julee RossoThe Compleat I Hate to Cook Book by Peg Bracken
Cook Books
584 books — 137 voters
Like Water for Chocolate by Laura EsquivelCharlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald DahlGreen Eggs and Ham by Dr. SeussChocolat by Joanne HarrisThe Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle
Culinary Fiction
166 books — 113 voters

Garden Spells by Sarah Addison AllenThe Sugar Queen by Sarah Addison AllenChocolat by Joanne HarrisLike Water for Chocolate by Laura EsquivelThe Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake by Aimee Bender
Features Food Magic
70 books — 103 voters
The Particular Sadness of Lemon Cake by Aimee BenderThe Secret to Hummingbird Cake by Celeste Fletcher McHaleThe Coincidence of Coconut Cake by Amy E. ReichertParis Daillencourt Is About to Crumble by Alexis HallCheat Day by Liv Stratman
Cake
295 books — 69 voters

Bread by Jeffrey HamelmanThe Bread Baker's Apprentice by Peter ReinhartFlour Water Salt Yeast by Ken ForkishPeter Reinhart's Whole Grain Breads by Peter ReinhartThe Bread Bible by Rose Levy Beranbaum
Best Breadmaking Books Ever
139 books — 61 voters
The NYC Kitchen Cookbook by Tracey CeurvelsYour Guide to Spice and Seasonings by Valeria RayThe Cinnamon Recipe Book by Valeria RayCrazy Dumplings by Amanda RobertsBest Recipes from Eastern Europe by Sahara Sanders
A World of Wonderful Cook Books
466 books — 56 voters

The Bell Jar by Sylvia PlathThe Member of the Wedding by Carson McCullersA Midsummer Night’s Dream by William ShakespeareGone with the Wind by Margaret MitchellLolita by Vladimir Nabokov
Phew! What A Scorcher!
302 books — 38 voters
The Complete Magnolia Bakery Cookbook by Allysa ToreyBaked by Matt LewisButter Baked Goods by Rosie DaykinAmerican Cake by Anne ByrnYour Guide to Fall Baking by Valeria Ray
Cookbooks on Baking
278 books — 38 voters

Like Water for Chocolate by Laura EsquivelBabette’s Feast by Isak DinesenCinnamon and Gunpowder by Eli BrownChocolat by Joanne HarrisThe Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan
Foodie Historical Fiction
46 books — 35 voters
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald DahlBliss by Kathryn LittlewoodThe Chocolate Touch by Patrick Skene CatlingThe Candy Shop War by Brandon MullA Snicker of Magic by Natalie Lloyd
Food Magic in Children's Fiction
60 books — 34 voters

By Invitation Only by Jodi Della FeminaSavor the Moment by Nora RobertsAlways the Baker, Never the Bride by Sandra D. BrickerSkinny Bitch Gets Hitched by Kim BarnouinWedding Tiers by Trisha Ashley
Wedding Cake Covers
67 books — 24 voters
The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Chocolate by Christine McFaddenChocolate by Christine McFaddenGourmet Grub by Stephanie SharpLindt Chocolate Passion by Catrine Kelty and Jim SchererS'more Cookbook by Stephanie Sharp
Best CHOCOLATE recipes ever
125 books — 15 voters

The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie by Alan BradleyA Wizard’s Guide to Defensive Baking by T. KingfisherSourdough by Robin SloanA Cat Café Christmas by Codi GaryThe Christmas Cookie Wars by Eliza Evans
The 52 Book Club December 2025 Mini Bingo - #8 Baked Goods
53 books — 11 voters
Plenty by Yotam OttolenghiJoan Nathan's Jewish Holiday Cookbook by Joan NathanJerusalem by Yotam OttolenghiModern Jewish Cooking by Leah KoenigThe Book of Jewish Food by Claudia Roden
Best Jewish Cookbooks
51 books — 8 voters

Baking Yesteryear by B. Dylan HollisTexture Over Taste by Joshua WeissmanSnacking Bakes by Yossy ArefiMy Vermont Table by Gesine Bullock-PradoThe Art of Extract Making by Paul Fulton
Cookbooks of 2023 (NON-FICTION)
190 books — 7 voters
The Nordic Cookbook by Magnus NilssonFire and Ice by Darra GoldsteinScandinavian Comfort Food by Trine HahnemannScandinavian Christmas by Trine HahnemannThe New Nordic by Simon Bajada
Best Scandinavian Cookbooks
46 books — 6 voters

Rhett & Link Present by Josh SchererGreekish by Georgina HaydenThe Official Stardew Valley Cookbook by ConcernedApePraisesong for the Kitchen Ghosts by Crystal WilkinsonKawaii Café Bubble Tea by Stacey Kwong
Cookbooks of 2024 (NON-FICTION)
217 books — 5 voters
Bouchon Bakery by Thomas KellerThe Professional Pastry Chef by Bo FribergRose's Baking Basics by Rose Levy BeranbaumMy Paris Kitchen by David LebovitzAdvanced Bread and Pastry by Michel Suas
pastry
18 books — 4 voters

Jubilee by Toni Tipton-MartinWhere Cooking Begins by Carla Lalli MusicLiving Bread by Daniel LeaderThe Nomad Cocktail Book by Leo RobitschekWorld Atlas of Wine by Hugh Johnson
2020 James Beard Award Winners
13 books — 3 voters
Show Them a Good Time by Nicole FlatteryA Million Little Pieces by James FreyCake Pop Crush by Suzanne NelsonThe Sweetest Thing by Christina MandelskiI Hate You, Fuller James by Kelly Anne Blount
Sprinkles
27 books — 3 voters

So Easy So Good by Kylie SakaidaSuper-Italian by Giada De LaurentiisBuns by Louise HurstThere’s Always Room at the Table by Kaleb WyseShred Happens by Arash Hashemi
Cookbooks of 2025 (NON-FICTION)
74 books — 3 voters
The Way to Cook by Julia ChildCheryl Day's Treasury of Southern Baking by Cheryl DayZoë Bakes Cakes by Zoë FrançoisAnd for Mains by Brady NicolaThe Complete Cookbook for Young Scientists by America's Test Kitchen Kids
2022 IACP Award Winners
18 books — 2 voters

Mooncakes and Milk Bread by Kristina ChoThe Way of the Cocktail by Julia MomoséGirly Drinks by Mallory O'MearaEveryone's Table by Gregory GourdetIn Bibi's Kitchen by Hawa Hassan
2022 James Beard Award Winners
13 books — 2 voters
Mosquito Supper Club by Melissa M. MartinKiin by Nuit RegularDessert Person by Claire SaffitzSnacking Cakes by Yossy ArefiJikoni by Ravinder Bhogal
2021 IACP Award Winners
18 books — 2 voters

Tava by Irina GeorgescuThe Bartender's Manifesto by Toby MaloneyExploring the World of Japanese Craft Sake by Nancy MatsumotoThe Perfect Loaf by Maurizio LeoEating While Black by Psyche A. Williams-Forson
2023 James Beard Award Winners
16 books — 1 voter
Six California Kitchens by Sally SchmittThe Perfect Loaf by Maurizio LeoArabiyya by Reem Assil(Serious) New Cook by Leah Su QuirogaOn the Himalayan Trail by Romy Gill
2023 IACP Award Winners
18 books — 1 voter

A Little Book of English Teas by Rosa MashiterA Little Italian Cook Book by Anna Del ConteA Little Welsh Cook Book by E.Smith TwiddyA Little Russian Cookbook by Tania AlexanderA Little German Cook Book by Gertrud Philipine Matthes
Best of International Little Cookbooks
13 books — 1 voter
Hanukkah Fun by judy Bastyra and Catherine ...
Archived Books with Recipes
1 book — 1 voter

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