Cookbooks are not only great reference books to have on hand in the kitchen – they can also be displayed like decorative accents too. And with so many celebrity chefs releasing cookbooks right before the holidays, there are lots of great titles to gift this holiday season.
Jamie Oliver’s 5 Ingredients Mediterranean has more than 125 delicious, easy-to-follow recipes that are all about making everyday cooking super exciting with minimal fuss – all while transporting you to sunnier climes. You’ll find recipes to empower you to make incredibly delicious food without copious amounts of ingredients, long shopping lists, or loads of washing up. And 65% of the recipes are meat-free or meat-reduced, and all offer big, bold flavor.
From vegetable-forward dishes to full vegetarian meals, eating plants is more than just good for us. Michael Smith’s Farmhouse Vegetables cookbook was inspired by the bounty of his culinary farm at the Inn at Bay Fortune, and between the covers he shares everything that he has learned about vegetable cookery including ideas, techniques, and recipes. Whether leaning into eating more vegetables or going meat-free a few days a week, this book is full of unique, flavour-packed recipes where vegetables are always the star.
In Mary’s Kitchen by Mary Berg is a cookbook of 100 all-new recipes guaranteed to become a stress-free sidekick in the kitchen. These uncomplicated but delicious recipes come with tips and tricks to produce flavorful results every time. It’s a must in every kitchen library.
Poppycooks is a number-one bestseller across the pond for good reason – it puts airfryers to very good use! TikTok superstar and professional chef Poppy O’Toole provides recipes with fantastic flavours and ideas. In these pages are 100 easy, fool-proof, and incredibly delicious air fryer recipes that won’t break the bank.
– JC