LibraryAware Oct-Dec 24

The Cake Bible
by Rose Levy Beranbaum

Providing countless solutions and tips for commonly encountered baking problems, this updated and expanded cake cookbook provides precise instructions for baking and decorating spectacular special-occasion cakes of any size.

Milkshake Monday
by Larry Canam

Join one of TikTok's most comforting creators and his trusty blender and make any day a Milkshake Monday. Who doesn't crave a delicious dose of nostalgia after a long day? Nothing soothes the soul quite like an old-fashioned indulgence, and TikTok's Larry Canam (The Spirit Alchemist) has provided millions of viewers with just that.

The Christmas Baking Cookbook
by Cider Mill Press

'Tis the season for festive treats! Turn your kitchen into a haven of holiday cheer with The Christmas Baking Cookbook. From traditional gingerbread cookies to sweet innovations such as the eggnog-flavored cupcake, this cookbook is guaranteed to elevate your festive candies. Discover new favorites and expand your repertoire as you sit by the fireside this season with your favorite holiday goodies.

Fix-it and Forget-it Budget Meals: Quick, Easy & Inexpensive Slow Cooker & Instant Pot Recipes
by Hope Comerford

Looking for quick and easy meals that are also shockingly affordable? You've come to the right place. There's no need to spend a fortune on ingredients. Hope Comerford has compiled more than 100 recipes that are delicious, family-friendly, and cheap!

Joanne Fluke's Lake Eden Cookbook: Hannah Swensen's Recipes from the Cookie Jar
by Joanne Fluke

The Queen of Culinary Crime, Joanne Fluke, returns with a much-requested, newly updated edition of her New York Times bestselling Joanne Fluke's Lake Eden Cookbook. This updated version includes all the recipes from the original 2012 cookbook and features title recipes from each of her delectable Hannah Swensen Mysteries that were released after, from Carrot Cake Murder to Pink Lemonade Cake Murder so recipes from the entire series are included.

A Feast of Folklore
by Ben Gazur

Folklorist Ben Gazur guides you through the dark alleys of British history to uncover how our food habits have been passed down through generations of folklore. Who was the first person to throw salt over their shoulder? Why do we think carrots can help us see in the dark? When did we start holding village fairs to honour gigantic apple pies? Or start hurling ourselves down hills in pursuit of a wheel of cheese? Gazur investigates the origins of famous food superstitions as well as much more bizarre and lesser-known tales too, from what day the devil urinates on blackberries to how to stop witches using eggshells as escape boats.

A Healthier Home Cook
by Shawna Holman

With A Healthier Home Cook as your accessible guide, set up your kitchen with an eye toward removing toxins, then cook your way through 75+ wholesome recipes.

The Balkan Kitchen
by Irina Janakievska

The Balkan Kitchen, Irina Janakievska gives a voice to the vast and varied dishes and cultural heritage of the Balkan region. Explore this diverse and expansive region of cuisine - with recipes including everything from Pogaça (celebration laminated tear and share bread) and Leek, Lemon and Olive Salad to Baked Sirenje (white cheese) two ways and Chicken Paprikash, and of course sweet treats such as Vanilici Cookies and Chocolate Baklava.

Smooth Life
by Ashley Johnston

Ashley and Taylor Johnston share their creative, colorful smoothies with the world as Twin Coast, and now, they're welcoming you to the smooth life with over 100 nourishing, mostly plant-based recipes for smoothies, smoothie bowls, light bites, snacks, and desserts.

Breaking Bao
by Clarice Lam

Breaking Bao is a culinary journey bridging gaps between Asian flavors and global techniques. It is a collection of recipes rooted in renowned chef Clarice Lim's personal journey of self-discovery and the transformative power of embracing one's heritage. Here are 88 approachable recipes that are firmly rooted in classical French technique but travel far and wide.

My Mexican Kitchen
by Eva Longoria

An award-winning actor, director, producer and cookbook author, Eva's genuine love for cooking and culinary-related history, along with her pride for her Mexican heritage, shine on every page of this meaningful and delectable cookbook.

The Blood Sugar Balance Cookbook
by Meredith Mann

The Blood Sugar Balance Cookbook presents easy and delicious low-glycemic and blood sugar balancing recipes from Instagram influencer Meredith Mann of @thepeachiespoon.

Matty Matheson: Soups, Salads, Sandwiches
by Matty Matheson

Packed with character, personal stories, 126 recipes and photographs of a day-in-the-life with Matty and his family, a cookbook that will revolutionize how you think of these kitchen basics—soups, salads and sandwiches—is full of the author's signature twists on the classics delivered with minimal effort for maximum flavor.

Crumbs
by Ben Mims

Whether enjoyed at breakfast, with afternoon tea, on holidays, or as a late-night snack, cookies are a universally beloved treat. In Crumbs, food writer, recipe developer, and self-confessed baking obsessive Ben Mims takes home cooks on a delicious tour across countries and cultures, presenting a sweet and satisfying guide to crumbly, crunchy, chewy desserts.

Eat Like a Girl
by Mindy Pelz

Do you struggle with hormonal imbalances or feel like your diet is out of sync with your body's needs? Do you find it difficult to manage your energy levels throughout the month? Many women experience these challenges, often without understanding why. This book will show you how to use food as a powerful tool to support your body's natural rhythms and guide you to a healthier, more balanced life.

Meat Pies
by Brian Polcyn

When it comes to American cooking, no chef-writer duo is more revered than Chef Brian Polcyn and Michael Ruhlman. In their new cookbook, Meat Pies, they cover the fundamentals of meat, seafood, and vegetable concoctions topped with, enclosed in, or wrapped in dough.

Al Roker's Recipes to Live By
by Al Roker

Today show's co-host Al Roker and his daughter, a trained chef, invite readers into their home for good conversation, laughter and 100 original recipes for every occasion including Sunrise Burritos, Tuscan Polenta and Bourbon Apple Pie Milkshakes.

Wafu Cooking
by Sonoko Sakai

In this dazzling and wholly original cookbook, culinary authority Sonoko Sakai redefines what Japanese cooking can be. Wafu (literally "Japanese style") food is fusion at its best, combining flavors, ingredients, and techniques from around the globe with a distinctly Japanese personality. Wafu Cooking is a collection of recipes that captures the cultural exchange between Japan and the rest of the world in dishes that have come to Japan from abroad and been "wafu-ed" to suit local tastes, and in Japanese dishes that are reimagined through an American lens.

Taste of Home Comfort Food Classics
by Taste of Home

If there's one thing we can all agree on, it's that comfort food is where the heart is! Now from the comfort-food authorities at Taste of Home comes Comfort Food Classics, the ultimate roundup of go-to dishes for bringing joy and lifting spirits. Serve the stick-to-your-ribs greats that families clamor for from potpies, mashed potatoes and hot wing dip to chicken soup, cinnamon rolls, mac 'n' cheese, and so much more.

Bake Club
by Christina Tosi

Young or old, newbie or seasoned pro, Christina Tosi's Bake Club is open to everyone. Covering all the categories of the baking universe-from Glazed Pumpkin Pie Bars to Blueberries and Cream Muffins, Cheesy Lava Love Cakes to Caramel Apple Pie Apples-these are recipes designed to empower home bakers to have fun in the kitchen and to dispel all baking misconceptions: I don't have enough time, I don't have the right ingredients, I don't have a standing mixer, and I'm a terrible baker. That means no fancy ingredients or equipment are required-and modifications are very much allowed! Disarmingly doable yet show stoppingly impressive, the 100-plus recipes that make up Bake Club are classic Tosi creations-simple, inviting, and eminently bakeable.

What I Ate in One Year
by Stanley Tucci

From an award-winning actor and New York Times bestselling author comes a memoir that chronicles a year's worth of meals.

What Goes With What
by Julia Turshen

Julia Turshen is a home cook's best friend. Known for her simple, no-frills, yet utterly satisfying recipes-as well as her authentic, relatable, problem-solving approach-hers are the cookbooks we all turn to when we want to know what else we can make with some ground turkey, or if we can pull off dessert with a few basic pantry ingredients.

Disney Enchanted Baking
by Thibaud Villanova

Celebrate your love of Disney and Pixar with 33 delicious recipes for you to bake and enjoy! Step-by-step instructions guide you to create savory breads, irresistible cookies, and party cakes.

Easy Weeknight Dinners
by Emily Weinstein

The editor in chief of New York Times Cooking and Food assists with weeknight dinners through 100 favorite dishes that can be made in 30 minutes or less, including Beef Short Rib Rice Bowls and Feta with Chickpeas and Tomatoes.