Book Nook: Savor Summer With These 9 New Cookbooks

Sunny Days, Taco Nights: A Cookbook by Enrique Olvera with Alonso Ruvalcaba | Phaidon
Enrique Olvera is known for the sophisticated Mexican cuisine he serves at his globally renowned restaurants. However, his true passion is the everyday taco, which he regards as the most ‘democratic’ of foods. In Sunny Days, Taco Nights, Olvera presents an in-depth exploration of the taco’s history and many different styles, ingredients, and accompaniments, and much more.

Sabzi: Vibrant Vegetarian Recipes by Yasmin Khan | W.W. Norton
Lifting its name from the Persian word for “herbs,” Sabzi is a collection of more than 80 accessible, plant-forward recipes that celebrate the best of Mediterranean, Middle Eastern, and South Asian flavors. From bountiful salads to fragrant soups, colorful mezze, and heart-warming mains, Yasmin invites home cooks to eat better for the health of people and the planet, while staying connected to the traditional food cultures that make us who we are.

Peckish: Suggestions for the Sophisticated Snacker by Suzanne Lenzer | Rodale Books
Mindful snacking (and home cooking) is the philosophy that food stylist and author Suzanne Lenzer nurtures in her own life and shares here with us. Who doesn’t love standing in front of a full fridge wondering what to pull out for a covert snack? Eating is simply more fun when we have a few choices and are free to eat how we like, not simply how we’ve been conditioned.

By Heart: Recipes to Hold Near and Dear by Hailee Catalano | DK
Inspired by her professional training and love of seasonal cooking, Hailee includes details on how to keep a calm kitchen, navigate a farmers market, make your own broths and the perfect sourdough loaf, and plan out a Friday Night Dinner menu. Carefully crafted from the heart, this is a book you’ll return to again and again.

French at Heart: Recipes That Bring France Home by Marjorie Taylor and Kendall Smith Franchini | Abrams Books
This gorgeous cookbook about living well the French way comes from the founders of The Cook’s Atelier, the beloved cooking school in Burgundy, France.

Barbecue: Smoked & Grilled Recipes From Across the Globe by Hugh Mangum with Shana Liebman | Phaidon
Join pitmaster Hugh Mangum on a delicious world tour of barbecue traditions in this vibrant collection of recipes from more than 80 countries.

Dolce & Gabbana La Sicilia in Cucina Introduction by Fabrizia Lanza | Rizzoli
Through the most evocative recipes of Sicilian tradition, readers will be able to discover the unique way of living and the lifestyle embodied by Dolce & Gabbana Casa, which is also told through its distinctive tableware objects.

Vegan Soulicious: Plant-Based Island Cooking by Charlise Rookwood | Abrams Books
Charlise Rookwood, the vegan influencer and host of The Black Vegan Cooking Show, brings a vegan approach to African and Caribbean-style cooking.

The Spanish Mediterranean Islands Cookbook by Jeff Koehler | Phaidon
Located off the Spanish Mediterranean coast, the Balearic Islands are renowned for their natural beauty, yet their cuisine has been largely underappreciated. This evocative recipe collection transports readers to the family kitchens, cafes, and markets of the archipelago, revealing a distinct culinary heritage shaped by the region’s geography.

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