Essential Cookbooks for Thanksgiving
Celebrate the holidays with these brilliant new releases
Maybe you’re totally over that mashed potatoes recipe your grandmother passed down to you (sorry, Gran!), or you want to get creative with desserts this year. Whatever you’re looking to add to your plate, you’re sure to find something inspiring in these eight drool-worthy cookbooks.
Ottolenghi Simple by Yotam Ottolenghi
Beloved chef Yotam Ottolenghi presents 130 easy, flavorful recipes with his signature Middle Eastern-inspired flavors, perfect for any holiday gathering. Not only are these recipes simply delicious, but they are also simple to make! Most recipes in this book can be done in 30 minutes or less, with only a few ingredients and a few kitchen supplies required. If you have a lot to feed during the holidays, this time-saving cookbook is a must!
Estela by Ignacio Mattos
Ignacio Mattos is a world-renowned chef and owner of the restaurant Estela. His food is described as bold, bright, and surprising comfort food. Follow any one of his 133 recipes, like his decadent Lamb Ribs with Chermoula and Honey, and you’re sure to put smiles on the faces of your loved ones.
Bestia: Italian Recipes Created in the Heart of L.A. by Ori Menashe and Genevieve Gergis
The talented chefs behind L.A.’s sensational restaurant Bestia are making their ever-popular dishes more accessible to everyone! With beautiful photographs and thoughtful instructions, this book allows you to experience satisfying Italian-inspired cooking in your own kitchen. Plus, they tell you how to make the most irresistible desserts, including apple cider donuts!
A Very Serious Cookbook: Contra Wildair by Jeremiah Stone and Fabián von Hauske
This witty cookbook is a must for every very serious cook. Renowned New York chef duo Jeremiah Stone and Fabián von Hauske of Contra and Wildair collaborate to bring you 85 recipes with mainstay dishes, seasonal dishes, and more. As a bonus, you’ll get a splash of humor and friendship in this artfully styled hardcover.
The Noma Guide to Fermentation by René Redzepi and David Zilber
Not only are fermented foods delicious additions to your Thanksgiving plate, they can also help your gut! With digestion, that is. At Noma, four times named the world’s best restaurant, fermented foods add flavor and pizzazz to many ordinary dishes. Chef and owner René Redzepi presents a comprehensive and easy-to-follow guide in the art of fermentation.
Solo: A Modern Cookbook for a Party of One by Anita Lo
Ain’t no shame in eating alone, especially when the recipes inspire drool. Iron Chef America and Top Chef Masters contestant Anita Lo shows you how eating on your own can be utterly blissful. If you decide you want others to join you, her recipes can easily be multiplied to make more.
Sister Pie: The Recipes and Stories of a Big-Hearted Bakery in Detroit by Lisa Ludwinski
Now onto the desserts! Sister Pie is a quaint bakeshop in Detroit that creates delectable sweet and savory pies and is run by Lisa Ludwinski and her sisters. In their newly released cookbook, they share their 75 most-loved recipes, sure to impress at the dessert table this Thanksgiving.
The Mini Bar: 100 Essential Cocktail Recipes by The Editors of Punch
Let’s not forget about the dranks! From the Editors of Punch — an award-winning online magazine devoted to wine, spirits, beer, and cocktails — comes a delightful little collection of cocktails for every occasion. Divided into eight small notebooks based on ingredients, the collection features classic and modern drinks that are sure to quench everyone’s thirst.
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