Cookbooks
August / September 2025
New Releases
Cold canning : the easy way to preserve the seasons without hot water processing : 425 small-batch jams, jellies, chutneys, chili crisps, pickles, sauerkrauts, kimchis & more
by Bruce Weinstein

Cold canning is a revolutionary new approach to preserving the best produce of the season, without the headache of traditional canning methods. Whether you're canning for convenience, frugality, or fun, these small-batch recipes are simple to make and can be safely stored for months or even years in your refrigerator or freezer. Home cooks will love cold canning because... It's easier, requiring no unwieldy tools. It preserves fresher flavors in the jar. It saves money with small batches. It saves time with quick setup and cooking. It's healthier because recipes use less sugar and salt. It's completely safe.
Firepit feast : adventurous recipes for live-fire cooking
by Diana Yen

There's nothing quite like cooking over an open flame. Fire infuses ingredients with its own unique flavors, elevating everything from a hot dog to fresh fruit to a hearty stew with elements of smoke and char. And fire pit cooking makes it even easier to cook with live fire. In Firepit Feasts author Diana Yen shares 75 approachable yet unique recipes full of flavor to make the most of a backyard stove or campside fire pit.  Outdoor cooking expert Diana Yen shows that fire pit cooking is about much more than s'mores, though, yes, she includes instructions for a tasty, crowd-pleasing S'morgasboard, too"
Taste of Home One-dish Meals : Beat the Clock With Meal-in-one Favorites the Whole Family Will Love!
by Taste of Home

From casseroles, protein bowls and slow-cooked favorites to sheet-pan suppers, entrée salads and Instant-Pot greats, the timesaving specialties in this all-new cookbook get dinner on the table fast. No need to plan menus or prepare separate sides with Taste of Home One-Dish Meals at your fingertips.
Small pies, big flavor / : 60 Big Flavor Bakes for 1 or 2
by Helen Nugent

From the bestselling author of Pie Style comes an irresistible collection of delicious recipes for mini pies, tarts and gallettes that pack twice the flavor in half the size. Whether you're looking for a sweet indulgence or a savory snack, these perfectly proportioned treats are designed to fit your everyday cravings, small gatherings or even a midnight snack--without leaving behind a pile of leftovers. With recipes for 40 sweet and savory treats, and 4 versatile pie doughs, you'll master the foundations of small pie baking and whip up irresistible creations.
Nourished mornings : easy real-food breakfasts for kids on the go
by Renee Kohley

Make breakfast your household's favorite meal of the day with these nutrient-packed morning recipes from the leader of the nourished generation movement, Renee Kohley. In this new collection, Renee shares smart and satisfying meals from homemade cerealsto exciting egg upgrades and even easy grab-and-go handhelds for those extra-hectic mornings. Break the sugar-cereal habit for good with kid-approved, nutrient-dense cereal alternatives like Peanut Butter Banana Granola and Chocolate-Covered Cherry Muesli. Or spend a Sunday baking a Deep Dish Breakfast Pizza or Canadian Bacon Egg Cups and save the leftovers to pull from the fridge or freezer any day of the week. 
Back to School, Back to Germs. 
How not to get sick : a cookbook and guide to prevent and reverse insulin resistance, lose weight, and fight chronic disease
by Benjamin Bikman

In this companion guide to Why We Get Sick and featuring 70 low-carb and keto-friendly recipes, Bikman has teamed up with the fitness expert and recipe developer Diana Keuilian to help the nearly 9 in 10 American adults affected with insulin resistance. Together, they translate the latest research into actionable, easy-to-follow steps
Ramen fusion cookbook
by Nell Benton

Ramen Fusion Cookbook features 40 traditional and modern fusion recipes for savory ramen soups in portion sizes perfect for a family. All the latest trends are included, with recipes highlighting influences from Korea, Vietnam, China, Thailand, Mexico, and the Unites States.
Packed with full-color photography, Ramen Fusion Cookbook takes you through the entire process — from starting a broth base to making noodles to properly assembling the dishes. With recommendations for different types of spices, seasonings, and oils, and coverage on additional ingredients for ramen and preparations, Ramen Fusion Cookbook allows you to get creative in the kitchen.
101 greatest soups on the planet : every savory soup, stew, chili and chowder you could ever crave
by Erin Renouf Mylroie

A best-selling cookbook author offers over 100 recipes for making tasty soups, stews and chilis for any occasion or time of year, including Happy Place Chicken and Sausage Gumbo and Seattle Salmon and Corn Chowder. Original. 25,000 first printing. Illustrations.
The pho cookbook : easy to adventurous recipes for Vietnam's favorite soup and noodles
by Andrea Quynhgiao Nguyen

Examines the roots of the Vietnamese dish and offers instructions for making several different versions of the noodle soup, including a 30 minute weeknight cheat and a 4-hour weekend feast, and provides information on ingredients, techniques and historical knowledge.
Soup of the day : 150 delicious and comforting recipes from our favorite restaurants
by Ellen Brown

Highlights over 150 soups served at top restaurants across the United States, featuring recipes for such options as curried pear soup, Tuscan minestrone, sesame gazpacho, and classic oyster stew
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