14 New Cookbooks to Brighten Up Your Fall

As we make the move indoors to hunker down for winter, toasty kitchens and satisfying meals become a focal point. What kinds of yummy dishes will we make for the holidays? How will we brighten up the dark days with vibrant tables and zesty flavors? What does it take to pull off the perfect dinner party? These fourteen exciting new cookbooks will help you answer these important questions.

Pass the Plate: 100 Delicious, Highly Shareable, Everyday Recipes

There's a reason that food blogger Carolina Gelen has millions of followers. She excels at offering accessible recipes with smart easy upgrades that give the finished product that little something extra. We're excited to try the creative, yet familiar, takes on dishes like Chicken Schnitzel with Carmelized Lemon Gremolata and Upside-Down Pineapple Coconut Cake.

Chinese Enough: Homestyle Recipes for Noodles, Dumplings, Stir-Fries, and More

A first-generation American, Kristina Cho excels at blending the flavors of Cantonese cooking with California ingredients and a midwestern sensibility. In this follow-up to her award-winning Mooncakes and Milk Bread, she turns to the savory side with 100 recipes for dishes ranging from traditional to innovative, like Triple Pepper Beef, Miso Pork Meatballs, and Saucy Sesame Long Beans.

Ottolenghi Comfort: A Cookbook

London-based chef Yotam Ottolenghi redefines comfort food in a fresh and exciting way with game-changing low-lift dishes, as well as recipes to spend an afternoon on. From Caramelized Onion Orecchiette with Hazelnuts & Crispy Sage to Garlicky Aligot Potato with Leeks & Thyme, this book is filled with creative dishes that are comfortable to both cook and eat.

Crumbs: Cookies and Sweets from Around the World

Whether enjoyed at breakfast, with afternoon tea, on holidays, or as a late-night snack, cookies are a universally beloved treat. Food writer, recipe developer, and self-confessed baking obsessive Ben Mims takes home cooks on a world tour of crumbly, crunchy, chewy desserts—from Snickerdoodles to Date-Filled Ma'amoul to Italian Waffle Cookies to Okinawan Brown Sugar Shortbread.

Amrikan: 125 Recipes from the Indian American Diaspora

In her eagerly anticipated debut cookbook, acclaimed food writer Khushbu Shah injects an electric and irresistible energy into the story of Indian food. From the savory and bold flavors of Achari Paneer Pizza to the ultimate home-cooked comfort meal, a pot of Spinach Tadka Dal with rice, Khushbu's recipes are flavor-packed, party-pleasing, and wonderfully surprising.

Agak Agak: Everyday Recipes from Singapore

'Agak agak' is a colloquial term rooted in the Malay word for 'somewhat'. This term comes to life especially in the home kitchen, where cooks rely on their senses and experience, rather than tools or exact formulas. Shu Han Lee encapsulates this approach to cooking by sharing flexible, inspiring dishes such as 8-hour Ox Cheek Rendang and Black Sticky Rice Pudding with Rhubarb.

Noodles, Rice, and Everything Spice: A Thai Comic Book Cookbook

Mallika Kauppinen and Christina De Witte teamed up on this fun guide to Thai cooking in comic book form. The clever how-to panels are complemented by pops of vibrant food photography that perfectly capture the bright, colorful flavors and ingredients of essential Thai recipes like Som Tam (papaya salad), Khao Soi (coconut curry noodle soup), and Pad Kee Mao (drunken noodles).

Salty, Cheesy, Herby, Crispy Snackable Bakes: 100 Easy-Peasy, Savory Recipes for 24/7 Deliciousness

Jessie Sheehan's lickety-split recipes, dynamic personality, and kitchen savvy advice have made her a beloved food personality on social media. Her collection of playful treats are perfect for snack boards, game nights, or brunch. Easy, fun dishes include things like SmashBurger Hand Pies with Cheese, Pepperoni Pizza Galette with Ricotta, and Butter Crackers with Melty Cheese and Sour Pickles.

Koreaworld: A Cookbook

Join chef Deuki Hong and journalist Matt Rodbard as they take an insider's look at the exciting evolution of Korean food through stories of chefs and home cooks, as well as recipes that are shaping modern Korean cuisine. This guide takes readers on a culinary journey with a mix of traditional and modern recipes like Jeju Whole Fried Smashed Rock Fish and Pineapple Kimchi Fried Rice.

Nosh: Plant-Forward Recipes Celebrating Modern Jewish Cuisine

With the rise in plant-based eating across the globe, food writer and dietician Micah Siva has created a comprehensive vegetarian cookbook for the modern Jewish kitchen, drawing inspiration from history through a 21st century lens. The innovative collection includes recipes like Savory Pulled Mushroom, Tofu Brisket, Chickpea and Olive Shakshuka, and more.

Zaytinya: Delicious Mediterranean Dishes from Greece, Turkey, and Lebanon

Master chef and social activist José Andrés devotes his newest cookbook to his longtime Washington, D.C., restaurant. From crispy fried vegetables and perfectly spiced seafood to tender grilled kebabs and warm, fluffy pita, these recipes are both irresistible and accessible. Try your hand at dishes like the lemony greens salad, shawarma spice roast chicken, and Turkish coffee chocolate cake.

Anything’s Pastable: 81 Inventive Pasta Recipes for Saucy People

After designing cascatelli, a new pasta shape that holds tons of sauce and stays on the fork, James Beard Award-winning podcaster Dan Pashman was declared to be a "modern pasta legend." Now he's following up with this book of creative new sauces to dress up your pasta. Recipes include Kimchi Carbonara, Cacio e Pepe e Chili Crisp, Keema Bolognese, and Shrimp and Andouille Mac and Cheese.

Di An: The Salty, Sour, Sweet and Spicy Flavors of Vietnamese Cooking with TwayDaBae

Popular social media super-chef Tue Nguyen honors food and culture in everything she does, exemplified in this collection of recipes. You'll find the bold flavors of lemongrass, garlic, shallots, chili peppers, and of course, fish sauce, but presented in a way that even beginner home cooks will be able to cook and enjoy. Her cookbook is an invitation to share the love she has for her recipes including such dishes as Shaking Beef Braised Catfish and Bo Kho "Birria" Tacos.

Islas: A Celebration of Tropical Cooking - 125 Recipes from the Indian, Atlantic, and Pacific Ocean Islands

You'll want to try every recipe in this narrative cookbook, by author and documentary producer Von Diaz, offering delectable, beautiful dishes from a variety of island cuisines and cultures, including Puerto Rico, Madagascar, Guam, and Vanatu. The approachable, clear-to-follow recipes include things like Roasted Duck in Banana Leaf (Madagascar) and Crispy Fried Pork Belly (the Philippines).

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