"A different kind of cookbook . . . original, thought-provoking, and savory." —Award-winning restaurant critic Bryan Miller, from his ForewordChef Gray Kunz has teamed up with food writer Peter Kaminsky to put together a cookbook that looks precisely at what taste is. They have identified fourteen basic tastes in the chef's palate and offer recipes showing how to use these fundamental building blocks.Truly inspired combinations include Halibut with Spring O...

SHORTLISTED FOR THE ANDRÉ SIMON FOOD BOOK AWARDS 2025AS FEATURED ON BBC RADIO 4 THE FOOD PROGRAMME 16/01/2026“This deserves a slot on the kitchen shelf of every passionate cook” DAVID ZILBER“A vital resource for the ferment-curious” JAMES READ“This book will inspire a whole new generation of fermenters” KENJI MORIMOTO“A rich resource that enlightens and inspires” **MARK DIACONOEn...

"I know of only one person who could put together such a treasury of the best recipes in the world: Mark Bittman." —Chef José Andrés, founder of World Central KitchenJoin iconic, six-time James Beard Award–winning food writer Mark Bittman on a journey across the globe—not to the fanciest, most-acclaimed restaurants in the world, but to the good bars, little joints, mom-and-pop operations, and home kitchens that serve up common, everyday food.Here you'll fin...

BARNES & NOBLE BEST COOKBOOKS OF 2025NPR BOOKS WE LOVE 2025TASTING TABLE 25 ABSOLUTE BEST COOKBOOKS OF 2025In celebration of legendary chef Jacques Pépin’s legacy and two premier passions in life, a stunning, curated collection of his favorite recipes and signature artworks.Just in time for his 90th birthday, The Art of Jacques Pépin celebrates master chef Jacques Pépin and his life of cooking and pa...

Named a Best Cookbook of 2026 by Bon Appétit and Food & WineAs featured in the New York Times, New York Magazine, Bon Appetit, Food & Wine, CN Traveler, Gourmet, The Today Show, LitHub, and more.A charmingly obsessive, thoroughly tested exploration of the best ways to cook and bake your favorite foods.Some might think the “best...

New York Times Bestseller and #1 Los Angeles Times BestsellerA "gripping, unshakeable firsthand account" (San Francisco Chronicle) of the firestorm that consumed Los Angeles, from the MS NOW reporter and New York Times bestselling author of Separated, who covered the fires on the ground as an LA native."Read[s] like a sci-fi thriller.” —Los Angeles TimesOn the mo...

WASHINGTON POST BEST COOKBOOKS OF 2025NPR BOOKS WE LOVE 2025EPICURIOUS STANDOUT COOKBOOK FOR FALL 2025READWORTHY BEST NEW COOKBOOKS 2025From beloved James Beard Award–winning and New York Times bestselling author Dorie Greenspan—a vibrantly illustrated collection of recipes for simple yet most-memorable cakesOver the years, Dorie has created thousands of excellent recipes. And out of ...

Recreate delicious classic Japanese dishes from the comfort of your home.From crispy katsusando and moreish yakisoba, to snackable onigiri and reviving shoyu ramen, learn how to cook the comforting flavours of Japan from scratch.Unearth 60 popular and warming Japanese recipes including:Pantry: Stewed kombu, marinated eggs

"This book is the perfect inspiration... I can't wait to cook every single page." Poppy O'Toole"A truly lovely book. Heartwarming recipes that are achievable and delicious with little twists." Lisa FaulknerPull up a chair to Martha Collison's table, where the recipes are big on flavour with minimal fuss, making sharing food with friends easier than ever.Whether you're looking for a weekend brunch spread, a little tr...

**A New York Times Book Review Editors’ ChoiceA Food & Wine Best Book of the YearAn Eater Best Food Book“A thoughtful, compelling read about why…food traditions matter and are worth preserving.” —Bettina Makalintal, EaterAmerican food traditions are in danger of being lost. How do we save them?**Apples, a common New England crop, have been called the United States' "most endangered food." The iconic Texas Longhorn ca...

Celebrate the diverse cuisine of Palestine with more than 100 plant-based and vegetarian recipes for festive meals, breads, desserts, and more, from the award-winning co-author of Jerusalem, Falastin and co-founder of Ottolenghi.“With recipes rooted in nostalgia and memory, Sami Tamimi brings his heritage to life, plate by plate.”—Andy Baraghani, James Beard award–winning author of The Cook You Want to BeA NEW ...

A landmark collection of Pulitzer Prize winner Elizabeth Kolbert's most important pieces about climate change and the natural worldA NEW YORKER BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR"To be a well-informed citizen of Planet Earth," Rolling Stone has advised, "you need to read Elizabeth Kolbert." From her National Magazine Award-winning series The Climate of Man to her Pulitzer Prize-winning book The Sixth Extinction, Kolbe...