Passionate about cooking? Elevate your kitchen with these standout cookbooks. As culinary experts, we've curated the latest must-haves that deliver inspiration, flavor, and practicality for home chefs.
With so many exceptional new releases, choosing is tough—but these are the ones no collection should miss. Here's our handpicked selection:
Award-winning author Jigal Krant follows his hit TLV with this vibrant sequel. Bursting with his trademark enthusiasm and humor, it dives into Tel Aviv's thriving vegan scene. Vegetable-forward dishes shine in the land without milk and honey. More than a cookbook, it's a captivating read exploring why Tel Aviv earns its title as the vegan capital of the world.
Anna Jones' One offers recipes that nourish you, your budget, and the planet. Organized into four chapters (Sauté Pan / Frying Pan / Baking Tray / Quick), it packs over 150 ideas—from Persian noodle soup and Korean pancakes with carrot and sesame to African peanut stew, baked dahl with sweet potato and tamarind, and caramelized onion pie with halloumi. Irresistibly delicious!
Vanja van der Leeden, culinary writer, food stylist, and ex-professional chef, contributes to Elle Eten and more. She's embraced her Indonesian heritage, clinching the 2019 Golden Cookbook for Indorock.
In Extra Virgin, Sandra Alvarez celebrates olive oil's magic. Her surprising, approachable, healthy recipes—from mind-blowing vegan faux gras and seafood muffins to banana ceviche and sugar-free burnt cheesecake—use this liquid gold even in desserts and cocktails for unforgettable taste.
Mari Maris' A la Minute delivers simple vegetable dishes for time-strapped cooks. True to her style, they burst with unexpected flavors, mostly plant-based with vegan options. Quick, easy, and straight to the table!
Journalist, writer, and cookbook author Janneke Vreugdenhil tours the Netherlands' flavors—from Zeeland bolus and polder lobster soup to celeriac steak and hash. Highlights include the ultimate kale stew 'dr'op en dr'an,' Oisterwijk's sausage rolls from Robèrt, and Amsterdam's filled cake from Holtkamp.
Ottolenghi's timeless Simple is an essential for any summer kitchen shelf.
Ottolenghi essentials: sumac, za'atar, chili flakes, ground cardamom seed, rose harissa, tahini, and black garlic. Available at Albert Heijn—click bold links to shop.
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