2024’s Best Cookbooks for Every Food Lover on Your List
‘Tis the season for gift-giving, and what better way to celebrate than with the gift of cookbooks? There’s something magical about sharing the joy of cooking through a beautifully wrapped book paired with a thoughtful kitchen tool or gadget, my favorite way to gift cookbooks. They are a great way to inspire new culinary adventures and memorable meals for your family and friends. Whether for seasoned chefs, adventurous home cooks, or budding foodies, this 2024’s Best Cookbooks for Every Food Lover on Your List cookbook gift guide with 50 top choices has the perfect pick for everyone on your list. P.S. Don’t forget to pick one up for yourself too!
Celebrating American Cuisine: Best Cookbooks for U.S. Food Fans
Everyday Delicious: 30 Minute(ish) Home-Cooked Meals Made Simple: A Cookbook
Good Lookin’ Cookin’: A Year of Meals – A Lifetime of Family, Friends, and Food
Half Baked Harvest Quick & Cozy
Maine Home Cooking: 175 Recipes from Down East Kitchens
Sun-Kissed Cooking: Vegetables Front and Center
Well Plated Every Day: Recipes for Easier, Healthier, More Exciting Daily Meals: A Cookbook
Culinary Adventures On-the-Go: Cookbooks for Nomads
Live Free, Eat Well: Elevated Cuisine for Outdoorsy Travelers and Modern Nomads: A Cookbook
The Slow Road Cookbook: Camp Cooking for Family Adventures
Essential Cookbooks for Meat Aficionados
American Grill: 125 Recipes for Mastering Live Fire
Big Moe’s Big Book of BBQ: 75 Recipes From Brisket and Ribs to Cornbread and Mac and Cheese
Sam the Cooking Guy and The Holy Grill: Easy & Delicious Recipes for Outdoor Grilling & Smoking
The MeatEater Outdoor Cookbook: Wild Game Recipes for the Grill, Smoker, Campstove, and Campfire
For the True Foodie: Must-Have Cookbooks
Pizza! Pizza! Pizza!: Over 75 Recipes for Every Flavor, Every Ingredient, Everybody
Salt Hank: A Five Napkin Situation
Tacos and Tequila: 100+ Vibrant Recipes That Bring Mexico to Your Kitchen
French Flavors: Best Cookbooks for the Francophile
Cocktails in Paris: Fashionable drinks for all seasons
Essentials of French Cuisine: Over 80 Simple and Timeless Recipes to Cook at Home
Le Sud: Recipes from Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur
The French Bakery Cookbook: Over 85 Authentic Recipes That Bring the Boulangerie into Your Home
Global Taste Adventures: Cookbooks for the World Traveler
A Day in Hong Kong: A Cantonese Cookbook
Aebleskiver: A New Take on Traditional Danish Pancakes
Kith: Scottish Seasonal Food for Family and Friends
Miette Sweden: Cookies, Cakes and Breadbaking Recipes from Scandinavia
Misarana: Classic dishes reimagined with the flavours of India
New Scottish Baking
Must-Have Creole & Cajun Cuisine Cookbooks
Bayou: Feasting Through the Seasons of a Cajun Life
Modern Creole: A Taste of New Orleans Culture and Cuisine
Party Perfect: Essential Cookbooks for Entertaining with Style
Entertaining with Charm: A Modern Guide to Relaxed Gatherings
Southern Get-Togethers: A Guide to Hosting Unforgettable Gatherings―Plus Entertaining Inspiration, Tips, and 100+ Recipes
Perfect Cookbooks for Film & TV Enthusiasts
Fast & Furious: The Official Cookbook: Salud, Mi Familia
Gremlins: The Official Cookbook
Pixar: The Official Cookbook
The Official Game of Thrones Cookbook: Recipes from King’s Landing to the Dothraki Sea
The Official Yellowstone Bar Book: 75 Cocktails to Enjoy after the Work’s Done
The Wizard of Oz: The Official Cookbook
Plant-Powered Favorites: Cookbooks for Vegans
Baking Vegan Bread at Home: Beautiful Everyday and Artisan Plant-Based Breads
Big Vegan Flavor: Techniques and 150 Recipes to Master Vegan Cooking
Island Vegan: 75 Flavorful Recipes from the Caribbean: Jamaica, Trinidad, Haiti, Dominican Republic & More
Mastering the Art of Plant-Based Cooking: Vegan Recipes, Tips, and Techniques
Sea-to-Table Delights: Cookbooks for Seafood Lovers
Salt and Shore: Recipes from the Coastal South
Scorched: The Ultimate Guide to Barbecuing Fish
Sip & Savor: Best Drink and Cocktail Cookbooks
Cowboy Cocktails: 60 Recipes Inspired by the American West
Jigger, Beaker, & Glass: Drinking Around the World
New Camp Cookbook Fireside Warmers: Drinks, Sweets, and Shareables to Enjoy around the Fire
The Mindful Mocktail: Delicious, Nutritious Non-Alcoholic Drinks to Make at Home
Sweet Treats Galore: Top Dessert Cookbooks
100 Afternoon Sweets: With Snacking Cakes, Brownies, Blondies, and More
Craveworthy Baking: Delicious Dairy-Free and Gluten-Free Cakes, Cookies, Breads, and More
Everybody Loves Chocolate: Delicious recipes from around the world
Le Cordon Bleu Confectionery School:
The Elements of Baking: Making any recipe gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free or vegan
As we wrap up this 2024’s Best Cookbooks for Every Food Lover on Your List, I hope you’ve found inspiration to share the joy of cooking with those you love. A cookbook is more than just a collection of recipes—it’s a gateway to new flavors, techniques, and moments shared around the table. Whether you’re gifting a taste of global cuisine, a sweet baking collection, or a unique cookbook tailored to their passions, each choice can create memories and spark culinary exploration.
Wishing you a season filled with warmth, good food, and the perfect gift that brings joy long after the holidays! And don’t forget if you need a specific cookbook recommendation that you didn’t find on my cookbook gift guide, feel free to reach out. I’d be glad to help you find the best cookbook for your loved one.
