One of the reasons we love the changing seasons? Freshcookbooks, of course. This year, we’re particularly excited to see a batch of pop-culture-themedcookbooks(bc, fun) — but there are also plenty that focus onhealth-conscious mealsand culinary wellness.
But hey, we’re here for thedelish saladsandwild morelsas much as we are the tea and cakes of “Bridgerton” or the dinosaur-themed eats of “Jurassic World.” Sometimes dinosaur-themed thingsareself-care— and sometimes, it’s all about thatfiber.
Fantastic Fungi Community Cookbookby Eugenia Bone
Whether you lovemushroomsand eat them all the time or are new to the culinary world offungiand looking to learn what kinds to cook with and what they’re best paired alongside, this book will get your mouth watering. The stunning photographs alone are a treat, but the recipes throughout, collected from The Fantastic Fungi Community, are a treasure to savor for many years to come — from Tagliatelle with Morels and Duck Comfit to Chaga Chocolate Chip Cookies. There are also four essays by the editor, who’s also the author.
Good Enough: A Cookbook: Embracing the Joys of Imperfection and Practicing Self-Care in the Kitchenby Leanne Brown
Partmemoir, partcookbook, part guidebook for how to practiceself-carein the kitchen —Good Enoughexplores the healing process of cooking through essays, stories,anddelicious food. Those of us who deal with feelings of not being good enough (so, most of us at some point) might find that thekitchencan be a good place to work throughanxieties, release worry, care for and accept ourselves. With more than 100 recipes to try, you just might find that you (and your cooking) are good enough (psst: youare).
ROOT: Small vegetable plates, a little meat on the sideby Rob Howell
The whole minimal aesthetic of this book is chef’s kiss, but the recipes pull us in just as much. Howell cooks and writes with a philosophy of “smallvegetableplates, a littlemeaton the side” and that sourcing truly seasonal ingredients will always taste better. He teaches techniques to really get max flavor out ofseasonal veggies. We’re eyeing the Caramelized Onion and Carrot Tart, Salt-Baked Beetroot, and White Chocolate and Whiskey Cheesecake!
ROOTis also the name of the veg-led, small-plate restaurant that Howell opened in Bristol, United Kingdom in 2017.
Jane Austen’s Table: Recipes inspired by the works of Jane Austenby Robert Tuesley Anderson
Perhaps you’re planning aspring or summer picnic,afternoon tea, or anelegant dinnerto impress your Mr. Darcy or Miss Bennet? These recipes capture the spirit of Jane Austen’s classic novels — from Donwell Abbey Strawberry Conserve and Uppercross Mushroom Pies to Chawton Cottage Garden Risotto and Mr. Woodhouse’s “All-Apple” Tarts. Most of us don’t have the time or money of an Emma or Elizabeth, but these recipes are written with a modern spin so you’re able to enjoy a bit of “Austen-esque” fare at home. Regency dress optional!
The Unofficial Bridgerton Cookbook: From The Viscount’s Mushroom Miniatures and The Royal Wedding Oysters to Debutante Punch and The Duke’s Favorite Gooseberry Pie, 100 Dazzling Recipes Inspired by Bridgertonby Lex Taylor
Dearest Reader, It has been said that food tastes best when enjoying it during the latest season — of “Bridgerton,” that is. And with season 2 released on March 25, this is the season we intend to find a perfect match — errrecipe. This lovely book has 100 recipes, many of which are surprisingly simple yet satisfying. We made the Beau Mondebuttermilk biscuitsthree times already. Hot buttered biscuits and a “Bridgerton” marathon, anyone? Or perhaps you’d like to try the Whistledown Gimlet or Regency Pie.
The Fiber Fueled Cookbook: The Fiber Fueled Cookbook: Inspiring Plant-Based Recipes to Turbocharge Your Healthby Will Bulsiewicz, MD, MSCI
Plant-based recipesare at the heart of thiscookbookthat’s geared toward helping people who havegastrointestinal issuesandfood sensitivities.The Fiber Fueled Cookbookis written by a gastroenterologist who has dealt with his own gut issues and understands that each person’sgut microbiomeis unique. It’s info-packed with a step-by-step program to improve your digestive health (with key chapters on lowFODMAPandlow histamine diets) and is also full of recipes that helpkeepyour gut happy once it’s healed. And the key to that?Fiber. It’s what feeds the healthy microbes in your gastrointestinal tract!
FoodIQ: 100 Questions, Answers, and Recipes to Raise Your Cooking Smartsby Daniel Holzman and Matt Rodbard
If you’re the type of person who wants to know the what and the why behind, well, almost anything, then thiscookbookis for you. FoodIQ answers questions about misunderstood or overlooked ingredients, the tools and tech of cooking, myths, techniques, and more. What isbrown butter, and why is everybody cooking with it? Should you cook withmonosodium glutamate? What the heck isdeglazing? How does onescramble eggslike a chef? And is it worthmaking your own yogurt? You’ll learn these andsomuch more. Plus, we love the mini Q&As with the pros sprinkled throughout, each with a fun illustration.
Maman: The Cookbookby Elisa Marshall and Benjamin Sormonte
Want to learn to make award-winning recipes from the beloved rustic-chic bakery and café,Maman? This whole book is aspring picnicwaiting to happen with French-American recipes forcookies,quiches,cakes, croissants,sandwiches, and more. How about brunch with banana-lavender cornmeal waffles (heart-shaped, obvi)? Or an afternoon in the park with tomato bread salad and Claudia Sandwiches (balsamic mushrooms with Calabrian chile-feta spread, basil pesto, andarugula)? Don’t forget the chocolate sandwich cookies. Mmm.
Gilmore Girls: The Official Cookbookby Elena Craig and Kristen Mulrooney
Between Luke’s Diner, The Dragonfly Inn, Emily and Richard’s dinner table, and of course Al’s Pancake World, there are plenty of places we’d be curious to dine at with our favorite fast-talking ladies. There are 50-plus recipes from the iconic Stars Hollow, in the only cookbook with official recipes from the set of “Gilmore Girls.” Plus cooking tips from Sookie, and plenty of photos from the series.
Next time you rewatch the series (NGL we do this annually) you may go all out with Sookie’s Risotto, Luke’s Santa Burger, or Jackson’s Blueberry Shortcake. Annnnd, don’t forget thecoffee!
Jurassic World: The Official Cookbookby Dayton Ward, Elena Craig
Hold onto your butts, this is the cookbook every “Jurassic Park” fan has been waiting for. And it’s being released less than a month before “Jurassic World Dominion” comes out — the one movie that might draw some of us back totheaters. It’s designed to look like something you’d pick up at the gift shop in the park. You’re not just getting recipes inspired by “Jurassic Park” and “Jurassic World” but also fun dinosaur facts and gorg photos. Delicious eats for herbivores and carnivores alike, plus a section for the junior paleontologists. Ceratops Pastry Crests, anyone?
Naomi Farr is the books editor and a copy editor at Greatist. She loves focusing on all things books, beauty, wellness, and mental health. She’s also a YA fantasy writer and bookstagrammer. you may find her (and her cat)@avioletlife.
