Fresh Pages, Fresh Recipes: 26 Cookbooks for 2026
Every year I tell myself it’ll be easier to pick the cookbooks I am most looking forward to reading and each year I’m proven wrong. The 2026 lineup is especially impressive, but I’ve managed to narrow it down to the 26 cookbooks I’m most excited to dive into. Whether you’re building your wishlist or planning your next kitchen adventure, I hope this list helps guide your cookbook shopping for the year.
1. The Stress-Free Slow Cooker: 60 Easy and Delicious Crockpot Recipes for Low-Prep Dinners
By: Stephanie Gigliotti
Release Date: January 27, 2026
2. The Epic History of Macaroni and Cheese: From Ancient Rome to Modern America
By: Karima Moyer-Nocchi
Release Date: February 3, 2026
3. Obsessed with the Best: 100+ Methodically Perfected Recipes Based on 20+ Head-to-Head Tests
By: Ella Quittner
Release Date: February 24, 2026
4. Cali Baja Cuisine: Tijuana Tacos, Ensenada Aguachiles, San Diego Cali Burritos + more
By: Michael A. Gardiner
Release Date: March 17, 2026
5. Hemingway’s Spanish Table: A Culinary Journey in 60+ Recipes
By: Howie Southworth
Release Date: March 17, 2026
6. The Butter Book
By: Anna Stockwell
Release Date: March 17, 2026
7. Easy Does It: Smart Techniques and Simple Recipes for Stunning Food
By: Christine Flynn
Release Date: March 24, 2026
8. Cowgirl Cocktails: Over 100 Cocktails Inspired by Ranches, Rodeos, and Real Good Times
By: IglooBooks
Release Date: April 7, 2026
9. Fired Up: Fresh takes and big flavors in 90 modern barbecue recipes
By: Melissa Thompson
Release Date: April 7, 2026
10. My Greek Mom’s Recipes: Classic Greek Recipes with a Side of Humor and Heart
By: Gus Constantellis
Release Date: April 7, 2026
11. You Had Me At Cake: Unconditional love in 80 perfect, simple cakes
By: Emelia Jackson
Release Date: April 7, 2026
12. Flavors from the Shore: Nostalgic Seafood Recipes Celebrating Our Coasts & Waterways
By: Jim Ulcickas, Richard Staunton
Release Date: April 28, 2026
13. Salata: Mediterranean salads for all occasions
By: Michael Rantissi, Kristy Frawley
Release Date: April 28, 2026
14. Kimchi: 80 recipes for classic kimchi and modern twists
By: Jihyun ‘Kimmy’ Kim
Release Date: May 12, 2026
15. New School Barbecue: Recipes for Next-Level Smoking and Grilling from Austin’s LeRoy and Lewis
By: Evan LeRoy, Paula Forbes
Release Date: May 12, 2026
16. Salads: Celebrate seasonal produce year-round with 75 vibrant recipes
By: Nicola Graimes
Release Date: May 12, 2026
17. Party for One: Perfectly Portioned Recipes Just for You
By: Meredith Dawson
Release Date: May 19, 2026
18. Broke Vegan: Over 100 plant-based recipes that don’t cost the earth
By: Saskia Sidney
Release Date: June 2, 2026
19. Sweet Spicy Sticky: More than 65 crave-worthy recipes from wings & ribs to drizzles & dips
By: Ryland Peters & Small
Release Date: June 9, 2026
20. Love, Paris: The Art of French Cocktails
By: Stephanie Burt, Editors of Cider Mill Press
Release Date: June 16, 2026
21. Chillies: Recipes, profiles & inspiration
By: Sophie Dupuis-Gaulier
Release Date: July 28, 2026
22. The Little Book for Mocktail Lovers: Recipes, Crafts, Trivia and More – the Perfect Gift for Any Aspiring Mocksologist
By: Rufus Cavendish
Release Date: August 4, 2026
23. 150 Traybake Recipes: Quick & easy all-in-one recipes for busy weeknights or lazy weekends
By: Jenny Tschiesche, Liz Franklin
Release Date: August 11, 2026
24. Farmhouse Christmas: Recipes and Crafts for a Cozy Homemade Holiday
By: Melissa Bahen
Release Date: August 18, 2026
25. Everything Delish: 100+ Simple Recipes for Making What You Want to Eat–and Nailing It Every Time
By: Jamie Milne
Release Date: September 1, 2026
26. Christmas Spectacular Starring the Radio City Rockettes: Recipes and Crafts to Bring Home the Magic
By: Radio City Entertainment
Release Date: September 26, 2026
As always, narrowing things down to just 26 cookbooks was no easy task and there are so many more 2026 cookbook releases worth celebrating but this list is a great place to start your collection for the new year. Don’t forget to place your pre-orders so you get your new cookbooks on release day!
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