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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
210 books — 222 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

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
105 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
207 books — 43 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
Mastering the Art of French Cooking by Julia ChildMy Life in France by Julia ChildNigella Bites by Nigella LawsonJoy of Cooking by Irma S. RombauerMy Kitchen Year by Ruth Reichl
Female Chefs
304 books — 32 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
50 books — 20 voters
Our Lady of Perpetual Hunger by Lisa DonovanMake It Messy by Marcus SamuelssonPicnic in Provence by Elizabeth BardMastering the Art of Soviet Cooking by Anya von BremzenYes, Chef by Marcus Samuelsson
Food Books for Readers to Devour (nonfiction)
37 books — 12 voters

Crazy Dumplings by Amanda RobertsEvery Grain of Rice by Fuchsia DunlopLand of Fish and Rice by Fuchsia DunlopThe Breath of a Wok by Grace YoungThe Key to Chinese Cooking by Irene Kuo
Best Chinese Cookbooks
48 books — 9 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 ArefiMy Vermont Table by Gesine Bullock-PradoThe Art of Extract Making by Paul Fulton
Cookbooks of 2023 (NON-FICTION)
190 books — 7 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

José Feeds the World by David UngerA Plate of Hope by Erin FrankelJulia, Child by Kyo MaclearThe Fabulous Fannie Farmer by Emma Bland SmithPies from Nowhere by Dee Romito
Inspiring Children's Picture Books About Famous People in Cooking
22 books — 3 voters
Peanuts Cook Book by June DuttonWe Love Mac & Cheese by Fei Zheng-WardEasy Bake Recipes for Kids by Marigold McCakeI Am a Little Chef by Mayumi OonoPeanuts Lunch Bag Cook Book by June Dutton
Cooking Picture Books to Inspire Young Chefs
43 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)
65 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

Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat by Samin NosratSweet by Yotam OttolenghiSmitten Kitchen Every Day by Deb PerelmanBraveTart by Stella ParksSix Seasons by Joshua McFadden
Eat Your Books Best Cookbooks of 2017
10 books — 2 voters
Ottolenghi Simple by Yotam OttolenghiSeason by Nik SharmaSolo by Anita LoFoundations of Flavor by René RedzepiEveryday Dorie by Dorie Greenspan
Eat Your Books Best Cookbooks of 2018
10 books — 2 voters

Indian-Ish by Priya KrishnaNothing Fancy by Alison RomanJubilee by Toni Tipton-MartinFrom the Oven to the Table by Diana HenrySababa by Adeena Sussman
Eat Your Books Best Cookbooks of 2019
10 books — 2 voters
Ottolenghi Comfort by Yotam OttolenghiSift by Nicola LambAmrikan by Khushbu ShahBodega Bakes by Paola VelezMatty Matheson by Matty Matheson
Eat Your Books Best Cookbooks of 2024
10 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

Dorie's Cookies by Dorie GreenspanSmall Victories by Julia TurshenLand of Fish and Rice by Fuchsia DunlopAppetites by Anthony BourdainCooking for Jeffrey by Ina Garten
Eat Your Books Best Cookbooks of 2016
10 books — 1 voter
Ottolenghi Flavour by Yotam OttolenghiIn Bibi's Kitchen by Hawa HassanThe Flavor Equation by Nik SharmaVegetable Kingdom by Bryant TerryFalastin by Sami Tamimi
Eat Your Books Best Cookbooks of 2020
10 books — 1 voter

Black Food by Bryant TerryOttolenghi Test Kitchen by Yotam OttolenghiBaking with Dorie by Dorie GreenspanRodney Scott's World of BBQ by Rodney ScottCook This Book by Molly Baz
Eat Your Books Best Cookbooks of 2021
10 books — 1 voter
Korean American by Eric KimMi Cocina by Rick MartinezOttolenghi Test Kitchen by Noor MuradThe Wok by J. Kenji López-AltWhat's for Dessert by Claire Saffitz
Eat Your Books Best Cookbooks of 2022
10 books — 1 voter

Start Here by Sohla El-WayllyMore Is More by Molly BazTenderheart by Hetty Lui McKinnonVeg-table by Nik SharmaSnacking Bakes by Yossy Arefi
Eat Your Books Best Cookbooks of 2023
10 books — 1 voter
Anything's Pastable by Dan PashmanBaking With Pride by Janusz DomagalaAmrikan by Khushbu ShahThe Bean Book by Steve SandoNoodles, Rice, and Everything Spice by Christina De Witte
Cookbook Nominees for 2025 Libby Awards
5 books — 1 voter

Cooking at Home by David ChangBlack Food by Bryant TerryAn Unapologetic Cookbook by Joshua WeissmanGastro Obscura by Cecily WongThe Korean Vegan Cookbook by Joanne Lee Molinaro
Amazon's Best Cookbooks of 2021
19 books — 1 voter
The Art of Jacques Pépin by Jacques PépinBy Heart by Hailee CatalanoCelebrate by Paul HollywoodDinner by Meera SodhaDorie’s Anytime Cakes by Dorie Greenspan
NPR: (Cook) Books We Love (2025)
15 books — 1 voter

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