Get your cooking tools ready! Here are six of the best cookbooks from the past year. They are listed alphabetically to avoid any debates about which one is the best.
Auckland restaurant owner Al Brown believes that people care more about who you are, rather than what you do or where you come from. His cookbook, a version of his popular Eat Up New Zealand, is perfect for the summer holidays. It features recipes for fresh fish, easy vegetables, pies, sandwiches, and salads. Most of the recipes are simple to make.
The best first cookbook of the year goes to Galler. She has worked in Auckland and Melbourne and specializes in decadent baking and pastries. Galler brings a crisp European touch to her cooking, something she credits to her Jewish grandmother. Her cookbook is filled with indulgent recipes.
For those wanting to learn about Middle Eastern cooking, Sabrina Ghayour’s latest cookbook is a great choice. Her recipes are budget-friendly, casual, and quick to make. The book includes a mix of Middle Eastern spices, Italian presentation, and Indian ingredients. Some staple ingredients you may need include pomegranates, garlic granules, and rose harissa.
Marc Grossman, originally from Manhattan but now living in France, shares many of his hometown’s famous recipes in his cookbook. It includes over 130 recipes for iconic dishes like BLTs, cheeseburgers, hot oatmeal, and cheesecake. The book also provides insider tips on the best places to eat in New York City.
The best local book on farm-to-table cooking in 2023 was written by British celebrity chef Julius Roberts. His cookbook includes rustic recipes for dishes like lamb stew, pork belly, and beef short ribs. The book also features recipes for curries, soups, and desserts, all arranged by season and accompanied by beautiful English photography.
Finally, a cookbook by a Fiji-born academic turned recipe writer features 50 vegetable-based recipes. The book includes recipes for soups, salads, sides, pasta, and rice, all accompanied by stunning photography. This cookbook offers more variety than the latest Jamie Oliver volume.
