Kapusta : Vegetable-Forward Recipes from Eastern Europe

Alissa Timoshkina

This fascinating book celebrates not just the humble cabbage, but all the vegetables that define and unite the diverse landscape of Eastern European cuisine. Food writer and historian Alissa will transform your preconceptions of these staples like carrots and potatoes, with influences from as far south as Turkey and north as Austria. Try: Mushroom Paprikash, Carrot Tapenade

  - Naoise

Danube : Recipes and Stories from Eastern Europe

Irina Georgescu

From the James Beard award-winning author of "Tava", an absolutely stunning exploration of Romanian, Serbian, and Bulgarian cuisines. Many of the recipes are plant- and bean-forward, with easy to find ingredients and straightforward instructions. This would also be a great book for a dinner party or cookbook potluck!

  - Mira

First Bloom: Vol 1: by Alison Roman

Author & chef Alison Roman's limited edition zine! Beautifully designed, it's full of recipes, ideas and inspiration for how to use some of her favourite pantry items sold at her shop in NY State - First Bloom - which are definitely in your pantry, too. Think beans, tinned fish, pasta, rice, plus olives for a martini a-la-Alison.

  - Naoise

Easy Weeknight Dinners : 100 Fast, Flavor-Packed Meals for Busy People Who Still Want Something Good to Eat

Emily Weinstein, New York Times Cooking

The name says it all. If you've been in a dinner rut, this is the book for you! From the New York Times Cooking team, these recipes are flavorful, come together quickly, and really are easy. Try: Sheet Pan Miso-Honey Chicken with Asparagus, Spanakopita Pasta Bake with Greens and Feta, Sticky Coconut Chicken and Rice.

  - Mira

The Condiment Book: A Brilliantly Flavourful Guide to Food's Unsung Heroes (UK Edition) : A Brilliantly Flavourful Guide to Food's Unsung Heroes

Claire Dinhut

There is so much packed in this compact book! You will learn not only about making condiments (a small part), but also pairing & usage ideas, the history of each condiments, and understanding taste versus flavor. Don't mis the illustrated guide to grown up PB&J! Did I mention it's also cute?!

Wild Chocolate : Across the Americas in Search of Cacao's Soul

Rowan Jacobsen

Rowan takes us on a journey through the Amazon and reveals a beautiful return to the origins of our favorite treat.

Sunlight and Breadcrumbs : Making Food with Creativity and Curiosity

Renee Erickson, Sara Dickerman

Our beloved James Beard Award-winning chef's latest Seattle-focused book is her most personal - besides the recipes, she created the art + took the photos! It's all amazing - try the cauliflower gratin, the tiramisu...just enjoy!

  - Lara

Sri Owen's Indonesian Food

Sri Owen, Kim Lightbody (Photographed by)

An autobiographical cookbook, beautifully told through stories, photos & recipes. Sri is an icon in the UK, and this book captures her remarkable life through food.

  - Lara

The Ambitious Kitchen Cookbook : 125 Ridiculously Good for You, Sometimes Indulgent, and Absolutely Never Boring Recipes for Every Meal of the Day

Monique Volz

A fantastic book, especially if you are feeding a family + want to eat more veggies + beans. Try the Farmers Market Pasta Salad (p. 78) or the Magical Enchiladas (p.120). I cooked from this book for a solid week & loved it all!

  - Lara