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In this digital age, there is something deeply satisfying about thumbing through a cookbook.
Sure, the Internet can help you track down just about any recipe.
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And social media is the best way to find what’s trendy.
But a cookbook does something differentit slows you down a bit.
Some titles are more general and others are very specific.
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This is beautiful food that just happens to be meatless.
How To Grill
This title pretty much says it all.
Many cooks wonder what they served to guests before they discovered the iconic Chicken Marbella.
Just skimming through the pages and pages of vibrant photography will have you itching to throw a party.
From glassware to garnishes, it covers it all.
Four Great Southern Cooks
VICTOR PROTASIO
This out-of-print title is worth seeking out in used bookstores.
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She taught many of us that Italian food is more than spaghetti and garlic bread.
Her three-ingredient tomato sauce is a recipe that all cooks should know by heart.
She didnt want for us to cook French so much as just cook, with confidence.
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The recipes reflect the editorial point of view that Craig Claiborne formed and reshaped during his reign at theTimes.
The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook
This the book that launched Ina Garten’s empire.
As Ina would say, “How bad could that be?”
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Her recipes and instructions add up to a master class in baking.
These recipes are home cooking at its unapologetic finest, designed to fill up and satisfy hungry people.
Each one is designed to help cooks and is packed with useful tips and even leftover ideas.
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His creative ideas for produce will change the way you shop and think about fruits and vegetables.
The I Hate to Cook Book
Peg Bracken’s honesty is refreshing.
Some days, even the most skilled cooks don’t feel like turning on the oven.
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The Southern Living Party Cookbook
Originally published in 1972, this remains our best selling book.
Grandbaby Cakes
It’s no wonderJocelyn Delk Adamshas amassed a huge following for her blog and cookbooks.
The Southern Living Cookbook
We couldn’t leave out one of our most popular books.
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In this book, he delves into his personal story to create a collection of recipes with instant appeal.
Recipe Jubilee!
Published in 1964, it’s a true blast from the past.
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With this book, it’s possible for you to have your cake and eat it too.
(Pun intended.)
There are no photographs, butBill Smiths writing richly illustrates each page.
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The Taste Of Country Cooking
No scholar of American cooking, can do without this book.
But more than that, it is a story about the beautiful friendship between Edna Lewis and Scott Peacock.
This book is part history, part travelogue, part oral history, and part cookbook.
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The recipes look complicated because of their level of detail, but her detailed instructions produce foolproof results.
Victuals
Ronni Lundy is one of the South’s leading authorities and cheerleaders for the Appalachian region.
This collection of recipes, both old-timey and modern, is a beautifully written tribute to her home.
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If you’re looking to cook more seasonally, this book will provide lots of inspiration.
Stir-Frying To The Sky’s Edge
No one knows more about wok cookery than Grace Young.
If thats true, then no one measured higher than Judy Rodgers.
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It’s a delight just to page through it.
Deep Run Roots
People love this book because they love chef Vivian Howard.
She is a writer who cares about her readers and wants them to succeed.
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This exhaustive guide to her native North Carolina shows the depth and breadth of regional Southern food.
Even as a reference book, it’s a kitchen essential.
Many of her sweet and savory recipes include vegan and gluten-free options, making this book accessible to all.
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Cookwise
This is a solid reference book presented under the guise of an amiable cookbook.
Few people know more about the science of cooking than Shirley Corriher.
Thankfully for cooks everywhere, she knows how to explain it well, too.
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The inviting photos will make you want to bookmark every page.
The Vegetable Butcher
Our markets are more likely than ever to be filled with unfamiliar produce.
We cant enjoy those fruits and vegetables if we dont know what to do with them.
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This cookbook, by Cara Mangini, will answer all of your questions and provide plenty of cooking inspiration.
Its more textbook than cookbook, but this well-written information is essential for definitive answers and troubleshooting.
None of these recipes are too complicated, but they deliver a huge payoff in flavor.
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The recipe is worth the price of the book alone.
Southern Cakes
Southern bakers have a way with layer cakes, especially Nancie McDermott.
If you’re looking for a go-to guide of the classics, these recipes are irreplaceable keepers.
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In these days of farmers markets and CSA boxes, its still a wellspring of useful info.
Whether or not you have Texas roots doesn’t matter, it will make you hungry too.
Real Cajun
Chef Donald Link lives, breathes, and cooks his heritage daily.
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The Breakfast Book
Few cookbook authors knew more about simple and satisfying home cooking than Marion Cunningham.
Thats because she was a true cook who wanted her readers to be cooks as well.
Lucky for us, this book showcases both of her talents well.
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It spans over a century of African American life and culture.
Smoke And Pickles
Southern food has never been only one thing from only one place.
Dorie’s Cookies
Doesn’t this cover make you want to take a bite of that cookie?
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The inimitable Dorie Greenspan focuses her endless expertise on these beloved baked goods.
You’ll become a better baker with each recipe.
Jenis Splendid Ice Creams At Home
Yes, ice cream deservers its own cookbook.
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It deserves this one by Jeni Britton Bauer.
From ribs to smoked chicken, this book has it all.
The title page states that the recipes were “adapted to this country and all grades of life.”
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A must for history buffs with an interest in the culinary world.
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Creole Feast: Fifteen Master Chefs of New Orleans Reveal Their Secrets" by Nathaniel Burton and Rudy Lombard (1978). Kitchen Wisdom and prized recipes make this Louisiana-focused book memorable.Credit:VICTOR PROTASIO
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