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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
214 books — 223 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
165 books — 115 voters

Playing for Keeps by R.L. MathewsonWallbanger by Alice ClaytonWild Man by Kristen AshleyBeard Science by Penny ReidIce Flambé by Rachelle Vaughn
Heroines Who Love to Cook in Romance
107 books — 52 voters
Everyday Italian by Giada De LaurentiisMastering the Art of French Cooking by Julia ChildGiada's Kitchen by Giada De LaurentiisJulie and Julia by Julie PowellBarefoot in Paris by Ina Garten
Cookbooks as Seen on Television
208 books — 44 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
49 books — 38 voters
Mastering the Art of French Cooking by Julia ChildMy Life in France by Julia ChildJoy of Cooking by Irma S. RombauerNigella Bites by Nigella LawsonMy Kitchen Year by Ruth Reichl
Female Chefs
307 books — 33 voters

Shark's Fin and Sichuan Pepper by Fuchsia DunlopEvery Grain of Rice by Fuchsia DunlopServe the People by Jen Lin-LiuThe Breath of a Wok by Grace YoungThe Last Chinese Chef by Nicole Mones
CHINESE Food Writing & Cookbooks
53 books — 22 voters
Crazy Dumplings by Amanda   RobertsEvery Grain of Rice by Fuchsia DunlopLand of Fish and Rice by Fuchsia DunlopPei Mei's Chinese Cookbook Volume I [Pei mei shi pu (1)] by Peimei FuThe Breath of a Wok by Grace Young
Best Chinese Cookbooks
51 books — 12 voters

Pineapple Express by Susan GraySugar-Free Desserts by Stephanie SharpDelightful Buddha Bowl Recipes by Allie AllenCookie Cookbook by Stephanie SharpMilk Street by Christopher Kimball
Best Food Books of 2018
52 books — 8 voters

Baking Yesteryear by B. Dylan HollisTexture Over Taste by Joshua WeissmanSnacking Bakes by Yossy ArefiDark Rye and Honey Cake by Regula YsewijnMy Vermont Table by Gesine Bullock-Prado
Cookbooks of 2023 (NON-FICTION)
190 books — 8 voters
Half Baked Harvest Quick & Cozy by Tieghan GerardRhett & Link Present by Josh SchererGreekish by Georgina HaydenThe Official Stardew Valley Cookbook by ConcernedApePraisesong for the Kitchen Ghosts by Crystal Wilkinson
Cookbooks of 2024 (NON-FICTION)
217 books — 7 voters

Country Ham by Steve CoomesThe Art of Jacques Pépin by Jacques PépinBy Heart by Hailee CatalanoCelebrate by Paul HollywoodDinner by Meera Sodha
NPR: (Cook) Books We Love (2025)
16 books — 6 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

Of Course It’s Good! by Jessica SecrestDon't Think About Dinner by Jenn LuekeBig Bites by Kat AshmoreI Sleep in My Kitchen by Mariam DaudThe Mediterranean Slow Cooker Cookbook for Seniors by Marilyn Luis
Cookbooks of 2026 (NON-FICTION)
12 books — 3 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


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