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There was so, so, so much goodness in the way of cookbooks this year (which is especially nice as there was not much goodness elsewhere)! Here, a round-up of 2018's very best, in alphabetical order by the author's first name.
Avocaderia; by Alessandro Biggi, Francesco Brachetti and Alberto Gramigni
The smashing Shark Tank success — in book form.
BUY NOWAvocaderia: Avocado Recipes for a Healthier, Happier Life, hmhco.com
Northern Hospitality; by Andrew and Briana Volk
The geniuses behind Portland, Maine's, The Portland Hunt + Alpine Club came out with their first book which, at first, might seem cocktail-heavy (and there is tons of A+ cocktails reading to be had), but it transitions into a gorgeous walk through Maine and Scandinavian cooking.
BUY NOW Northern Hospitality with The Portland Hunt + Alpine Club: A Celebration of Cocktails, Cooking, and Coming Together, amazon.com
Cravings: Hungry For More; by Chrissy Teigen
For all those who devoured Chrissy's first Cravings ... and for all those who didn't, but are obsessed with food and the unabashed happiness it can bring.
BUY NOW Cravings: Hungry for More, amazon.com
All About Cake; by Christina Tosi
Tosi's cake collection isn't as complicated as you'd think — there's plenty of super sweet, super easy recipes going on here.
BUY NOW All About Cake, amazon.com
Everyday Dorie; by Dorie Greenspan
A glimpse into the everyday cooking habits of a culinary icon? Count me in.
BUY NOW Everyday Dorie: The Way I Cook, amazon.com
Genius Desserts; by Food52
Do you not want 100 recipes that will change the way you bake? And from Instagram geniuses, nonetheless?? I certainly do.
BUY NOW Food52 Genius Desserts: 100 Recipes That Will Change the Way You Bake, amazon.com
What's Gaby Cooking; by Gaby Dalkin
When Gabby promises "everyday California food," she's not kidding: you get a whole lot of fresh and simple recipes that you'll learn to master quickly.
BUY NOW What's Gaby Cooking: Everyday California Food, amazon.com
Cook Like a Pro; by Ina Garten
In which Her Majesty walks you through not only what you need to know to, well, cook like a pro, but also how to do it from the comforts and confines of your not-so-professional kitchen.
BUY NOW Cook Like A Pro, amazon.com
Chasing The Gator; by Isaac Toups and Jennifer V. Cole
Do you love Isaac Toups? Are you obsessed with all foods Cajun? This is your time. This is your book.
BUY NOW Chasing the Gator: Isaac Toups and the New Cajun Cooking, amazon.com
Magnolia Table; by Joanna Gaines
We're pretty much gigantic fans of any and all things Gaines family-related, but this book was an especially great round-up of some of Joanna's greatest hits.
BUY NOW Magnolia Table: A Collection of Recipes for Gathering, amazon.com
Delish: Eat Like Every Day's The Weekend; by Joanna Saltz
OK, yes, we're biased, but ... the book is really freaking good, guys.
BUY NOW Delish: Eat Like Every Day’s the Weekend, amazon.com
The Burn Cookbook; by Jonathan Bennett and Nikki Martin
Of course this Mean Girls-inspired book would come out the day before October 3 (...if I have to explain why that's significant, keep scrolling). Written by IRL Aaron Samuels (and chef Nikki Martin), with a forward by IRL Gretchen Wieners, there's no better book for those who are Plastics-obsessed.
BUY NOW The Burn Cookbook: An Unofficial Unauthorized Cookbook for Mean Girls Fans, amazon.com
Now & Again; by Julia Turshen
This book is just trying to help you overcome your greatest cooking obstacles: It broaches inexpensive, wholesome cooking, repurposing leftovers, and actually getting the people you love around a dinner table.
BUY NOW Now & Again: Go-To Recipes, Inspired Menus + Endless Ideas for Reinventing Leftovers, amazon.com
Pasta, Pretty Please; by Linda Miller Nicholson
Linda's mesmerizing Instagram page, @saltyseattle, has amassed almost 200,000 followers.
BUY NOW Pasta, Pretty Please, amazon.com
Sister Pie, Lisa Ludwinski
At Sister Pie in Detroit, "n o one leaves without a slice—those who don’t have money in their pockets can simply cash in a prepaid slice from the 'pie it forward' clothesline strung across the window." If that's not enough to make you weep, the Toasted Marshmallow-Butterscotch Pie recipe will.
BUY NOW Sister Pie: The Recipes and Stories of a Big-Hearted Bakery in Detroit, amazon.com
Bottom Of The Pot; by Naz Deravian
Deravian begins this masterpiece with "It begins with rice. It always has.” Unpack that — and the foundations of Persian cooking — in a lovely way with this book.
BUY NOW Bottom of the Pot: Persian Recipes and Stories, amazon.com
Season: Big Flavors, Beautiful Food; by Nik Sharma
Another beautiful story, as told by food. Sharma walks the reader through life as a gay man from India, and how he learned to marry the cuisine he grew up with and the one he grew to love.
BUY NOW Season: Big Flavors, Beautiful Food, amazon.com
From Crook to Cook; by Snoop Dogg
If you walk by Snoop's book (titled, in full, From Crook to Cook: Platinum Recipes From Tha Boss Dogg's Kitchen) and don't immediately become overwhelmed with joy, you are too far gone, man. All best.
BUY NOW From Crook to Cook: Platinum Recipes from Tha Boss Dogg's Kitchen, amazon.com
Korean Home Cooking, Sohui Kim With Rachel Wharton
The masterminds behind Brooklyn's The Good Fork and Insa are here to help you bring Korean food home. And, boy, are they good at it.
BUY NOW Korean Home Cooking: Classic and Modern Recipes, amazon.com
Whiskey In A Teachup; by Reese Witherspoon
A super sweet, wonderfully sassy look into Reese's childhood and how she became the fan-freaking-tastic woman she is today. Oh, and the recipes are pretty great too. :)
BUY NOW Whiskey in a Teacup: What Growing Up in the South Taught Me About Life, Love, and Baking Biscuits, amazon.com
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