Intentional Gifting | The Best New Cookbooks To Give

Invite deliciousness into the life of someone this season by gifting one of these new, irresistible cookbooks.

Cookies: The New Classics A Baking Book

by Jesse Szewczyk

A cookie can be just a cookie, or it can be so much more, especially when you step into the world of Jesse Szewczyk. In his second cookbook, ‘Cookies: The New Classics A Baking Book’, he pens an ode to this chewy treat in mouth-watering and inventive ways paired with brilliant photography by Chelsea Kyle. Divided into eight distinct chapters, like Chocolaty, Smoky, Savory, and Nutty, he opens your eyes to what is possible when the craving strikes and many will become, yes, classics. Recipes to note include Sweet Potato Snickerdoodles, Black-and-White Tahini Cookies, Buttered Rum Sugar Cookies, and Mocha Chocolate Chunk Cookies.

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Sumac: recipes and stories from syria

by Anas Atassi

In a beautiful homage to his mother’s recipe and his home country of Syria, Anas Atassi shares traditional and contemporary recipes from the region. Sumac, the book’s namesake, an indelible spice in Syrian and Middle Eastern cooking ties each of the wholesome dishes together including recipes for Yalanji (Swiss Chard Rolls with Rice Filling), Mbatan (Rice Pudding with Apricot Syrup), and his Mom’s Famous Beet Salad.

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Malibu Farm: Sunrise to Sunset Simple Recipes All Day

By Helene Henderson

Helene Henderson has an inspiring story, one that we were able to learn more about when she was featured on ROSE & IVY. At her restaurants in LA, New York, Mexico, Tokyo, and beyond, she welcomes diners into her laid-back, farm-to-table spaces whether on the pier in Malibu or the South Street Seaport in Manhattan. Now you can create this same vibe at home from sunrise to sunset with nutritious recipes for breakfast, lunch, fika, and dinner. Accompanied with gorgeous photographs, you’ll get inspired by dishes like their classic Chop Salad with a vegan twist, vegetable crust pizzas, Surfers Rancheros, and more.

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the italian bakery: step by step recipes with the silver spoon

Meet your new definitive guide to Italian baking. In this informative new book from the Silver Spoon, their first volume dedicated to the topic, learn the fundamentals of how to blind-bake a tart shell, how properly use a vanilla bean, and make your own puff pastry—all with step-by-step imagery that serves as an easy guide. Then apply that knowledge to one of their ninety additional recipes including zeppole, tiramisú, and sfogliata. For yourself or the baker in your life, this will become a well-loved classic.

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World Food Paris: Heritage Recipes for Classic Home Cooking

By James Oseland

I don’t think I am alone in thinking that a night away (okay, let’s be honest a weekend, week, month, years, you get my point) in Paris is always a good idea? In James Oseland’s newest book dedicated to cuisines of the world—you can find his book on Mexico City here—he delves into the revered food culture of the City of Lights and walks readers through The Art of the Apéro with diagrams of French cheese, tips on how to choose appropriate wines paired with recipes that run the gamut from tarts wrapped in puff pastry to Provençal Style Braised Artichokes. Don’t be surprised if you end up booking a trip after you finish it.

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Middle eastern sweets: Desserts, pastries, creams & treats

By Salma Hage

In her latest book, Salma Hage—who also penned an absolute favorite, The Mezze Cookbook—explores the sweet side of Middle Eastern cooking with treats inspired by generational recipes. Inside you’ll find ideas for Moroccan Sesame Shortbread or Coconut & Orange Blossom Cakes, perfect for tea time; Ricotta Fritters with Rose Petal Jam served alongside tangy Greek yogurt and chapters dedicated to puddings and pancakes.

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Life is what you bake it: Recipes, Stories, and Inspiration to Bake Your Way to the Top: A Baking Book 

By Vallery Lomas

Baking and cooking can serve as a great teacher and metaphor for life, a theme you’ll find in Life is What You Bake It by Vallery Lomas. Inside this thoughtful book, she shares with readers her unique journey and shows what is possible when you follow your heart and believe in your dreams. With over 100 recipes, many which allude to her love of France (a woman after my own heart), she offers tempting recipes for Twice-Baked Almond Croissants and A Very Dramatic Crêpe Cake to dishes that call to mind her native Louisiana like Sweet Potato Pecan Waffles and Beignet Fingers.

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Provecho: 100 Vegan Mexican Recipes to Celebrate Culture and Community

by Edgar Castrejón with Susan Choung

In Provecho, chef, food stylist, and photographer Edgar Castrejón reimagines his native Mexican cuisine in a plant-focused, yet authentic way. This is a great gift for those who are vegan or are looking to incorporate more vegetable-forward meals into their cooking repertoire. Recipes include Coliflor Asada, a whole cauliflower roasted and spiced with smoked paprika, cumin, and finished with a healthy drizzle of vegan cilantro crema; Shredded Jackfruit Tacos, which many say is like shredded meat and Lentil-Cauliflower Empanadas tucked in homemade dough and scented with nutmeg, oregano, and turmeric.

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Claudia Roden’s Mediterranean: Treasured recipes from a lifetime of travel

By Claudia Roden

Be whisked away to the Mediterranean with the prolific food writer Claudia Roden’s newest book devoted to the simple, yet varied cuisine of France, Spain, Egypt, and beyond. Originally from Egypt, she revisits the dishes and recipes over her storied career that call to mind the spirit of the regions. She includes savory recipes for Mashed Chickpeas with Turmeric, Potato Salad with Green Olive Tapenade, and Sweet-and-Sour Minty Grilled Zucchini. For dessert, you’ll want to bookmark her Hazlenut Cake with Chocolate Ganache and Parfait Mocha Praliné.

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