Monthly Collection Spotlight
October 2025
It's National Cookbook Month!
Sweet farm! : cookies, cakes, salads (!), and other delights from my kitchen on a sugar beet farm
by Molly Yeh

The 100+ recipes in this volume are a mix of church cookbook–inspired gems, from-scratch versions of nostalgic sweets, and new concoctions drawing flavors from the author's Asian and Jewish backgrounds as well as beloved Midwestern traditions she's adopted from her husband's family and the community. 
Kweyol/Creole : recipes, stories, and tings from a St. Lucian chef's journey
by Nina Compton

A James Beard Award-winning chef blends her St. Lucian roots, Afro-Caribbean influences and Creole traditions into 100 vibrant recipes like Beef Pepperpot, Ackee, Saltfish and Fried Dumplings and Barbecue Shrimp taking readers on a richly layered culinary journey. 
Monsoon : delicious Indian recipes for every day and season
by Asma Khan

An acclaimed chef introduces the foundations of Indian cooking through ayurvedic principles, offering intuitive techniques and recipes like Pumpkin Dal and Slow-cooked Lamb, to help home cooks balance flavors, embrace traditional methods, and create vibrant, flavorful dishes inspired by Bengal's seasons.
Hot date! : sweet & savory recipes celebrating the date, from party food to everyday feasts
by Rawaan Alkhatib

The first comprehensive cookbook on an ancient superfood and the cultures that revere it. Mesmerizing and art-packed, Hot Date! features 99 mouthwatering, date-centered recipes that are the perfect mix of traditional favorites and inspired new creations.
Salsa daddy : dip your way into Mexican cooking
by Rick Martâinez

The James Beard Award–winning author of the New York Times bestseller Mi Cocina returns with a guide to the brightest dish in any Mexican meal, snack-filled afternoon, or sun-drenched beach day—salsa—in this collection of over 70 salsas and 24 easy meals. 
Baking Across America : a vintage recipe road trip
by B. Dylan Hollis

Join B. Dylan Hollis, bestselling author of Baking Yesteryear, on a cross-country culinary journey with 100 uniquely American recipes From the deserts of the Southwest to the Green Mountains of Vermont, the USA is as sweet as it gets. In this tour de food, B. Dylan Hollis takes you on a delicious road trip to taste everything from the coffee-crazed creations of the Pacific Northwest to the larger-than-life sheet cakes of Texas. You'll be hitting the pavement in vintage style as Dylan leads you on a journey through the culture capitals of America to bring you the very best bakes the country has to offer. His retro recipes span the decades from the 1850s to the 1990s and feature famous (and infamous!) desserts from every state. With his signature wry humor, Dylan explores the US and uncovers the history of nostalgic local favorites, including Whoopie Pies on the rocky Maine coast, Beignets in jazzy New Orleans, and Date Shakes blended up in a mid-century mansion in Palm Springs. Baking Across America is the highly anticpated second book from the author of Baking Yesteryear and delivers 100 wild, wacky, and wonderful recipes from every vibrant corner of the good ol' US of A.
Staff Picks
Zareen's Pakistani kitchen : recipes from a well-fed childhood
by Zareen Khan

Presents 95 accessible recipes inspired by the author's Michelin-recognized restaurants, featuring street food like Paratha Rolls, classics like Beef Nihari and Biryani, vegetarian staples and sweets, alongside cultural insights, menu ideas for celebrations and more. 
You got this! : recipes anyone can make and everyone will love
by Diane Morrisey

Versatile recipes, from Sheet Pan Lasagna to Roasted Cauliflower Curry, blending global flavors and pantry staples to create quick, adaptable meals for carnivores, pescatarians and vegetarians, emphasizing ease, creativity and practicality for home cooks of all skill levels. 
The Wishbone Kitchen cookbook : seasonal recipes for everyday luxury and elevated entertaining
by Meredith Hayden

Learn to cook, host, and eat like a private chef who's off the clock with 100 recipes from TikTok sensation Meredith Hayden of Wishbone Kitchen.
Breaking up with dairy : 100 indulgent plant-based recipes for cheese (and butter, cream, and milk) lovers everywhere
by Bailey Ruskus

A chef, activist and holistic nutrition coach introduces readers and home cooks to a dairy-free lifestyle with over 100 plant-based recipes that reinvent classic cheeses and dishes like Baked Truffle Mac, Breakfast Pizza Pockets and Mini Quiches. 
Salt sugar MSG : recipes and stories from a Cantonese American home
by Calvin Eng

Presents over 85 recipes that blend Americana and Cantonese cooking, reflecting the chef's childhood influences and his journey to embrace his heritage, with dishes ranging from traditional Cantonese fare to innovative creations, all enriched by personal stories and practical cooking tips.
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