Top 10 Best Cookbooks of 2026 — Reader-Tested Picks for Every Kitchen

Grab your friends and get cooking in the land of Ooo with Adventure Time: The Official Cookbook, featuring recipes from all your favorite characters and kingdoms. In the Founders' Island Library, Finn discovered the remains of an old cookbook filled with dishes such as "lasagna" and "boiled eggs." And he was pretty sure that the cookbook had belonged to his mom at some point. Weird. But a lot of the pages had been lost to the cruel sands of time. So Finn took it upon himself to fill up the book with as many crazy delicious food ideas as he could. And since that only filled around six pages, he recruited Jake, Marceline, Princess Bubblegum, and the other citizens of Ooo to help complete the cookbook. There was pouring! There was mixing! There was a pasta-related Wizard Battle! Are you ready to feast your eyes and prepare your stomach for the most awesome, most delixious meals this side of the Candy Kingdom? Grab your friends and start cooking, Ooo-style, with Adventure Time: The Official Cookbook.About the AuthorJordan Grosser has over 13 years of experience and expertise in the culinary industry. His passion and prowess in the kitchen was evident early in his career, assuming the role of sous-chef with Ted at La Soliel of Tucson. Jordan's career pursuits brought him to San Francisco in 2004 where he worked at Azie. After a stint at Campton Place he left to join Wolfgang Puck's Postrio where he quickly propelled to the esteemed role of Chef De Cuisine at this San Francisco fine-dining institution. Jordan re-joined Ted as co-executive chefs at Alembic. His foray into entrepreneurial pastures have him serving as a consultant to Kimpton Restaurants, launching Flossa Cheese Company and leading Forage SF's Wild Kitchen.

A comprehensive, practical introduction to the often misunderstood world of olive oil--with recipes for appetizers, pasta, sauces, and desserts--from the founders and producers of the acclaimed EXAU Olive Oil brand. Humans have produced and enjoyed olive oil for thousands of years, but education about olive oil is woefully lacking. After meeting and falling in love with an American on holiday, then moving to the U.S., Giuseppe Morisani was shocked to discover that quality olive oil was not appreciated or even available in many parts of the United States. He was raised among his family's seaside olive groves in Calabria, Italy, so when he and his wife, Skyler Mapes, decided to demystify the industry, they moved to Calabria and began harvesting, producing, packaging, and exporting high-quality Italian olive oil. The Olive Oil Enthusiast is a clear, approachable guide to the world of olive oil, starting with a walk through the olive groves during growing season to harvesting the olives to the milling and production processes. There are tips for shopping for, tasting, using, and storing olive oil. Mapes and Morisani also include twenty recipes for dishes that showcase olive oil, such as Crocchette di Patate (fried potato croquettes), Pasta Aglio e Olio (pasta with garlic and olive oil), Olive Oil Brownies, and tasty Bruschetta. With charming illustrations and passionate author expertise, readers will discover a new appreciation for a classic ingredient.About the AuthorSkyler Mapes and Giuseppe Morisani founded EXAU Olive Oil and oversee every aspect of the business. They harvest, mill, and bottle their olive oil in Calabria, Italy, before importing to the United States, where they sell direct to customers. They are dedicated to educating the public about high-quality olive oil and fair representation for women of color in the olive oil industry. Skyler has been included in Forbes's "30 Under 30," and EXAU has been featured on Oprah's Favorite Things, Food52, Food & Wine, and more. Giuseppe was born and raised in Calabria, one of Italy's most important olive oil regions. Giuseppe's family has been producing high-quality olive oil for almost 100 years. Giuseppe and Skyler's passion for and dedication to olive oil have helped produce a sought-after product, found in some of the world's top kitchens.

A beginner's guide to sous vide, which has been a popular cooking technique in restaurants for years, offering tender and succulent dishes cooked to perfection. Now, from the creator of Nomiku--the first affordable sous vide machine--comes this easy-to-follow cookbook that clearly illustrates how to harness the power of sous vide technology to achieve restaurant-quality dishes in the comfort of your own kitchen. Discover the stress-free way to cook a delicious (and never dry ) Thanksgiving turkey along with all the trimmings, classics like Perfect Sous Vide Steak and Duck Confit, and next-level appetizers like Deep Fried Egg Yolks. Including over 100 recipes for everything from Halibut Tostadas, Grilled Asparagus with Romesco, and Chicken Tikka Masala, to Dulce de Leche, Hassle-Free Vanilla Ice Cream, and even homemade Coffee-Cardamom Bitters, Sous Vide at Home has you covered for every occasion. About the AuthorLisa Q. Fetterman is the founder and CEO of Nomiku, makers of the first home immersion circulator and the author of Sous Vide Made Simple. She has been featured in Wired, MAKE, and Forbes, and was named on both Forbes' and Zagat Survey's 30 Under 30 lists for her pioneering work in the food space. Lisa earned a BA in Journalism from NYU and honed her culinary sensibilities working at some of the top restaurants in the country, including Babbo, Jean-Georges, and Saison. Scott Peabody is a professional chef with more than a decade and a half of experience. He attended the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park before cutting his teeth in New York City, toiling in the kitchens of renowned chefs Jean-Georges Vongerichten and Thomas Keller, where he was initiated into the mysteries of sous vide cooking. Scott provided the recipes and culinary direction for Sous Vide Made Simple as well as Sous Vide at Home. Meesha Halm is a content strategist, cookbook whisperer, and digital storyteller. She is the author of more than 20 restaurant guides and cookbooks including The Balsamic Vinegar Cookbook and Savoring the Wine Country, and she is a co-author of Sous Vide Made Simple. She's served as a local editor for Zagat Survey, video producer for Tastemade, and cookbook editor at Collins. Her writing and videos have appeared on The Food Network, Tasting Table, Zagat, Michelin, Bravo, and Tastemade.

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER "Literally... the most beautiful cookbook I have ever seen. It is stunning." --Drew Barrymore Join actress, activist, and New York Times bestselling author Pamela Anderson on a deeply personal culinary journey that harmonizes style, compassion, and the pleasures of plant-based cooking--"a gift to all families" (Booklist) In a career spanning fame and activism, Pamela Anderson has ventured from a humble upbringing to the forefront of Hollywood--and has always been a passionate cook and gardener. Now, she invites you into her kitchen to share 80 delicious recipes that nourish the soul. This cookbook began as a box of recipe cards: a housewarming gift for her sons inspired by homegrown traditions and world travel. It grew to become her gift to you, showing how romantic, comforting, and indulgent it can be to cook only with vegetables. At Pamela's down-to-earth fairy kingdom on Vancouver Island, you'll join her on the dock for chicory dandelion coffee and whipped cranberry porridge, for picnics in the forest with a green goddess mason jar salad and tomato galette, and at the dinner table for her anti-inflammatory lentil soup, minty pea-potato pierogis, and more. She also shares her love affair with bread, from maple-glazed cinnamon rolls to rustic sourdough loaves and fougasse dipped in herby pistou, alongside insights into life, love, entertaining guests, and preserving nature's bounty. About the AuthorPamela Anderson is an actress, activist, international icon, and a dedicated lifelong cook and homemaker. Her memoir, Love, Pamela, was a New York Times bestseller. Above all else, being a mother to sons Brandon Thomas Lee and Dylan Jagger Lee has been Pamela's greatest source of pride.

Explore and discover more about this juicy vine fruit and learn how to enjoy it in all its glorious versatility. Sliced raw into salads, oven-baked, sun-dried... however you choose to eat tomatoes, their versatility as an ingredient is unmatched. In this wonderfully enlightening book, food writer JENNY LINFORD tells the story of the tomato and shares 75 recipes from around the world, classic and new, celebrating the uniqueness of its flavor. She also offers practical advice on growing your own, handling, storing, and ripening tomatoes as well as a look at tomato festivals and growers in seven feature spreads. Recipes start with Small Bites such as Cherry Tomato Bruschetta, Ginger Tomato Spare Ribs, Bloody Mary Prawn Cocktails and canapés such as Tomato Basil Granita, Tomato Tuna Empanadas, and Plum Tomato Tartlets. Heartwarming Soups and Salads include Pappa al Pomodoro, Green Tomato Sorrel Soup, Fattoush, and Panzanella; while Fish, Meat, and Poultry as well as Vegetable Dishes are covered with Tuna Steaks with Miso-glazed Tomatoes, Chicken Cacciatore, Lamb Meatballs, Tunisian Baked Eggs, and Tomato Tarka Dal. Plus there are Rice Dishes, Breads, and Pastry and Sauces, Salsas, and Preserves that make the most of this delicious and bountiful fruit.About the AuthorJenny Linford is a London-based freelance food writer and editor, a longstanding member of the Guild of Food Writers. She is the author and editor of over 20 books including The Missing Ingredient: The Curious Role of Time in Food and Flavour, The Kew Gardens Christmas Book, and The Kew Gardens Cookbook. Her food journalism has appeared in numerous newspapers and magazines including The Sunday Times, The Telegraph, and Country Life. Her popular cheese-centric podcast A Slice of Cheese for Food FM Radio has found an audience around the globe.

From the beloved New York Times bestselling author of Indian-ish and Cooking at Home, an illustrated cookbook for kids and their parents that draws on Priya's childhood experiences traveling the globe with her family. With delicious recipes and laugh-out-loud stories, Priya's Kitchen Adventures will get kids cooking and expand their curiosity about the world.Climbing the Great Wall of China, camping in the Amazon jungle, sliding down the dunes of the Sahara Desert--oh, and did she mention slurping ramen in Japan, sipping aguas frescas in Mexico, and enjoying British high tea? Before Priya Krishna was a celebrated food writer, she was a kid traveler. Thanks to her appetite for exploration (and a mom who worked in air travel), by the time she was a teenager she had done all this and more. Traveling unlocked Priya's sense of discovery and inspired her to get cooking.In this bright and kid-friendly cookbook, kids can travel the world with Priya--no passport required, just an open mind and a kitchen. Through her eyes, kids and their parents can see--and taste!--China, Greece, Peru, Mexico, Morocco, England, Italy, Japan, France, Egypt, Trinidad and Tobago, and India. The whole family will love making and tasting each kid-tested recipe--brought to life with vivid photos and colorful illustrations plus step-by-step how-to photos--and sharing Priya's dynamic and often hilarious tales of adventure. They'll come to discover what Priya was lucky to learn as a kid: that cooking is one of our greatest superpowers, allowing us to travel in our own kitchens and learn about incredible places and cultures--without the jet lag.Recipes include: Pork and Chive DumplingsSpanakopitaTostadas with Refried Beans and SquashMiso RamenPesto PastaChocolate MousseArtichokes with ButterHummus Bi TehinaVegetable TagineCrepesWith Priya's Kitchen Adventures, the whole world is open for discovery--right from your very own kitchen!

These Lord of the Rings-themed recipes are sure to satisfy Hobbits, Elves, Dwarves...and humans too! If you've ever wondered what a Hobbit, an Elf, or a Dwarf might eat in a day's meals, this cookbook is for you! Whip up some tasty fare with recipes that cover all six mealtimes from the realm of J.R.R. Tolkien. Divided by the time of day, these recipes use modern ingredients and culinary techniques, and American measurements. A great resource for Lord of the Rings parties, this book is a perfect way to experience real food that tastes like a fantasy! This work is unofficial and is not authorized by the Tolkien Estate or HarperCollins Publishers.About the AuthorAnderson, Robert Tuesley: - Robert Tuesley Anderson is a writer, poet, and editor living in the Southern Uplands of Scotland. His cookbooks have given him the opportunity to bring together two lifelong enthusiasms: good, home-cooked food and classical literature.

USA Today Bestseller! Named one of People Magazine's 50 Food Faves of 2022!? Oy with the poodles already! The first official collection of recipes inspired by the world of the fast-talking Gilmore Girls. Gilmore Girls: The Official Cookbook features dishes from every corner of Stars Hollow and beyond, including the Dragonfly Inn, Weston's Bakery, Al's Pancake World, Luke's Diner, and Emily and Richard's dinner table . Fans will delight in recreating iconic dishes from the beloved series, such as Sookie's Risotto, Mrs. Kim's Flaxseed Muffins, Luke's Cheeseburger and Fries, and, of course, the perfect cup of coffee! This official cookbook also includes clever cooking tips from Sookie, hosting tips from Michel, etiquette tips from Emily Gilmore, and the wisdom from Lorelai and Rory for cooking fast and talking faster. MORE THAN 50 RECIPES: Dozens of recipes for Stars Hollow favorites from Sookie's Risotto to Luke's Cheeseburger. TIPS FROM SOOKIE: Recreate iconic dishes from Gilmore Girls with tips from Chef Sookie! Where easy-to-follow step-by-step directions lead, you can follow. RECIPES FOR EVERY OCCASION: Whip up delicious dishes for everything from a mother-daughter brunch to a family dinner to a celebration for the whole town! FILLED WITH PHOTOS: Includes gorgeous full-color photos of recipes to help ensure success, as well as beloved moments from the series. THE FIRST OFFICIAL GILMORE GIRLS COOKBOOK: The only cookbook with official recipes direct from the set of Gilmore Girls.About the AuthorElena Pons Craig is a food and prop stylist and recipe developer with more than 25 years of experience in culinary design, marketing, photography, and publishing. With a deep love for pop culture, she enjoys hiding Easter eggs in depictions of fictional worlds. With her husband and two children, she has developed superhero cooking skills that cross generations, genders, and genres. Kristen Mulrooney is a humorist and editor whose writing has appeared in The New Yorker, McSweeney's Internet Tendency, and The Belladonna. Her words and wisdom on the pitfalls of parenting are included in a forthcoming McSweeney's anthology. She lives in Massachusetts with her husband, three children, and dog.

Straight from the Dragonfly Inn's executive chef, Sookie's Recipe Book teaches fans how to make iconic recipes as only Sookie St. James can! Join Sookie in the kitchen for an in-world culinary journey through Gilmore Girls featuring easy-to-follow recipes for all her elaborate creations, including Famous Peach Sauce, Rocky Road Cookies, each course of the Bracebridge Dinner, and her iconic Hot House Tomato Salad. In this official cookbook, you'll find the lovable chef's uniquely enthusiastic (and perhaps a little frenzied) take on dozens of memorable gastronomical moments in the show. The more than 75 recipes include: Breakfast: "I Have My Standards" Omelets, Blueberry-Lemon Pancakes, Belgian Waffles with Famous Peach Sauce, Shirred Eggs with Chive, Currant and Spice Scones Starters: The Original Onion Dip, Rory's Birthday Angel Wings, Walnut Arugula Gorgonzola Crostini, "The Lettuce is Dry" BLT Soup Sandwiches, Sides, and Salads: Jackson's Vegetables Carpaccio, Not Jackson's Vegetables Ratatouille, Warm Potato and Chorizo Salad, Sweet Potato Biscuit Sandwiches Mains: "Four in Four" Coq au Vin, Chicken and Dumpling Casserole, Pasta a la Sookie, Butternut Squash Pasta Purses, Bracebridge Dinner "Peacock" Pie Drinks, Cocktails, and Mixes: Wassail, Four Years without a Cocktail Mockaritas, "Coffee! Coffee! Coffee!" Martini, Chocolate Chocolate Chip Milkshake Desserts: Plum Pudding with Hard Sauce, Sour Cream Peach Pie, "Paint the Wall Red" Strawberry Tarts, Cider Ice Cream, Dark Chocolate S'mores Wedding Cake Of course, more is more in Sookie's kitchen! You'll also find tips to avoid kitchen accidents (and pumpkin hands!), advice on how to adapt recipes to meet dietary restrictions, and reflections on Sookie's most innovative risks in recipe development.About the AuthorElena Pons Craig is a food and prop stylist and recipe developer with more than 25 years of experience in culinary design, marketing, photography, and publishing. With a deep love for pop culture, she enjoys hiding Easter eggs in depictions of fictional worlds. With her husband and two children, she has developed superhero cooking skills that cross generations, genders, and genres. Liz Fish is a recipe developer and caterer with more than 45 years in the food industry. Having lived in London, Istanbul and NYC, her love for food has gained her a community wherever she goes. Her interest in developing recipes started as a food columnist and cooking instructor for expats, teaching them how to make foods they were familiar with but using locally available ingredients. Her large extended family includes 2 children who share her love for food adventures and pickleball. Micol Ostow is obsessed with pop culture. She's written dozens of books based on entertainment's biggest franchises, including Roman Holiday: The Illustrated Storybook and Life is Better with Friends. She lives in New York with her family and drinks almost as much coffee as Lorelai.

The official guide to getting started with your Ninja(R) Foodi(TM) XL Pressure Cooker Steam Fryer with SmartLid(TM)Find out how easy it can be to create wholesome, flavorful meals with this powerful new appliance from Ninja! This introductory guide makes it simple to set up your new device and get started cooking as soon as you open the box. From professional-quality breads to all-in-one meals that include a protein, vegetable, and starch, discover how much you can make using this pressure cooker recipe book.What sets this Ninja Foodi cookbook apart: Ninja-approved recipes--Savor meals, snacks, and sides created by the Ninja Test Kitchen exclusively for use with the Ninja(R) Foodi(TM) XL Pressure Cooker Steam Fryer with SmartLid.Beginner guidance--Learn to use your new appliance like a pro with easy-to-follow instructions straight from the team at Ninja.Handy FAQ--Make every meal a success with a collection of quick and comprehensive answers to the most common questions about the device. Brand new functions--Discover how to master Ninja's innovative new features, like the Steam & Crisp function, which produces luxuriously tender yet crispy dishes.Get the most out of your powerful new pressure cooker with this fully authorized Ninja Foodi cookbook!