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Recipes from the American South by Michael W. Twitty (and fried apples)

By Eliot, on March 28th, 2026%

I reviewed another Twitty book many years ago for Cook the Books. As Recipes from The American South was on many “best of 2025” lists, I added it to my long library wait list. It finally arrived.

About the book:

A home cook’s guide to one of America’s most diverse – and delicious . . . → Read More: Recipes from the American South by Michael W. Twitty (and fried apples)

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Six Seasons of Pasta by Joshua McFadden and Sausage and Tomatoes

By Eliot, on March 12th, 2026%

Lots of ragus, pasta dishes and pasta salads to choose from. I mad his Sausage & Tomatoes with orecchiette. I also whipped up one of the salad dressings in the book. . . . → Read More: Six Seasons of Pasta by Joshua McFadden and Sausage and Tomatoes

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Third Culture Cooking: Classic Recipes for a New Generation by Zaynab Issa

By Eliot, on March 8th, 2026%

In my last cookbook review of Boustany by Sami Tamimi, I wrote that the work just did not speak to me. Today’s review of Third Culture Cooking by Zaynab Issa definitely does.

About the book:

Third Culture Cooking is American Cooking: Delicious everyday multicultural recipes, borrowing from our parents and their parents’ homes, melding . . . → Read More: Third Culture Cooking: Classic Recipes for a New Generation by Zaynab Issa

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A Spinach Dip to celebrate Boustany by Sami Tamimi

By Eliot, on March 1st, 2026%

I’m still reviewing books that made “best of“ cookbook lists in 2025. Today I’m reviewing Boustany: A celebration of vegetables from my Palestine by Sami Tamimi.

About the book:

A homage to Palestinian food and culture, Boustany, is the first solo cookbook from Sami, a champion of Palestinian food and culture.

Boustany translates . . . → Read More: A Spinach Dip to celebrate Boustany by Sami Tamimi

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Linger: Salads, Sweets and Stories to Savor by Hetty Lui McKinnon

By Eliot, on February 8th, 2026%

I’m playing catch up with some of the “best of” cookbooks from 2025. Hetty Lui McKinnon has done it again with Linger.

About the book:

ONE OF THE BEST COOKBOOKS OF 2025: The Washington Post, The Strategist, Bon Appétit, The Boston Globe, Slate, Serious Eats, and Saveur“Hetty McKinnon doesn’t write great vegetarian recipes, she just writes great recipes.”

—Nigella LawsonIn her . . . → Read More: Linger: Salads, Sweets and Stories to Savor by Hetty Lui McKinnon

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Two books by Nadiya Hussain: Cook Once, Eat Twice and Finding My Voice

By Eliot, on October 18th, 2025%

Cook Once, Eat Twice: Time-Saving Recipes to Help you Get Ahead in the Kitchen by Nadiya Hussain is the next book I’m reviewing on Epicurious’ list of the best cookbooks of Spring 2025. Hussain didn’t make the top sixteen but her book is on the “More Spring Books That We’re Excited About” list. I’m . . . → Read More: Two books by Nadiya Hussain: Cook Once, Eat Twice and Finding My Voice

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Potluck Desserts: Joyful Recipes to Share with Pride, a review

By Eliot, on September 17th, 2025%

I’m continuing on with my Best of 2025 cookbooks. For my most recent reviews, I’ve pulled from Epicurious’ list, “The Best Cookbooks of Summer 2025.” Potluck Desserts is the first book on the summer list. Today’s review is all about the sweet. If you need a book that yields large quantities of retro (yet modern) desserts, this is the book for you. . . . → Read More: Potluck Desserts: Joyful Recipes to Share with Pride, a review

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Snacking cookbook is more than just “girl dinners”

By Eliot, on August 17th, 2025%

Snacking Dinners: 50+ Recipes for Low-Lift, High-Reward Dinners That Delight is a new cookbook by Georgia Freedman that is chock full of great and easy ideas for all sorts of eating (breakfast, lunch and dinner). . . . → Read More: Snacking cookbook is more than just “girl dinners”

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Setting a Place for Us by Hawa Hassan

By Eliot, on July 24th, 2025%

Setting a Place for Us: Recipes and Stories of Displacement, Resilience, and Community from Eight Countries Impacted by War is another book listed on Epicurious’ Best Cookbooks of 2025 list. (I am focusing on quite a few of these cookbooks this summer.)

About the book:

An enthralling, intimate collection of essays and over 75 . . . → Read More: Setting a Place for Us by Hawa Hassan

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Sesame by Rachel Simons, another top cookbook from 2025

By Eliot, on July 20th, 2025%

I didn’t buy this book for me but I did think it was worthy for a birthday present for my sister. This is another “best of 2025” review. . . . → Read More: Sesame by Rachel Simons, another top cookbook from 2025

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