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The Ultimate Father’s Day Cookbook Gift Guide

Looking for something new to gift dad this year? Why not give him a cookbook that will inspire delicious meals and new kitchen adventures. 

In this guide, I’ve rounded up cookbook recommendations for all kinds of dads. From backyard barbecue lovers to adventurous home cooks, these cookbooks are filled with recipes, stories, and inspiration that will keep dad cooking all year long. Don’t forget to make the gift extra special and pair it with a gift card for ingredients or a fun kitchen gadget so dad can start cooking right away. 

For the Dad Who Loves to BBQ

AC Barbeque: The Husky and Handsome Guide to Grilling: (A Cookbook)
By: Anthony Anderson, Cedric The Entertainer
Grill Time!: Why You Should Be Grilling for Better, Healthier, Easier, and More Delicious Meals: A Cookbook
By: Noah Galuten 
The Complete Grilling and Barbecue Cookbook: 400+ Recipes plus Techniques, Tools, and Science 
By: America’s Test Kitchen 

For the Dad Who Loves Camping

Cook Out: Recipes and Tips for the Great Outdoors [An Outdoor Cookbook]
By: Rashad Frazier
The Blackstone Griddle Camping Cookbook: 100 Easy, Flavorful Recipes to Fuel Your Outdoor Adventures
By: Cheri Reneé 

For the Dad Who Loves Comfort Foods

American Bacon: The History of a Food Phenomenon
By: Mark A. Johnson
The Epic History of Macaroni and Cheese: From Ancient Rome to Modern America
By: Karima Moyer-Nocchi

For the Dad Who Loves Meal Prep

Cleanish Meal Prep: High-Protein Recipes for Real Life
By: Lacey Baier
Easy Meal Prep: Save Time and Eat Healthy with over 75 Recipes
By: Erin Romeo  

For the Dad Who Loves Meat

Primal Cuts: A Butcher’s Guide to Selecting, Preparing, and Perfecting Beef 
By: Brad Baych
Steak House: The People, the Places, the Recipes 
By: Eric Wareheim, Gabe Ulla 
The Perini Ranch Steakhouse Cookbook: A Celebration of History, Heritage, and Home on the Ranch
By: Lisa Perini, Tom Perini, Cheryl Jamison

For the Dad Who Loves the Outdoors

Fire Lookout Cooking: Timeless Recipes from Fire Lookout Lore
By: Michael J. Ober
National Geographic National Parks Cookbook: Dishes Inspired by America’s Great Outdoors
By: Nina Elder, Melissa Knific

For the Dad Who Loves Seafood

Essential Shellfish Collection: Special Edition, 3-Cookbook Box Set: Crab, Oysters, Shellfish
By: Cynthia Nims 
Flavors from the Shore: Nostalgic Seafood Recipes Celebrating Our Coasts & Waterways
By: Jim Ulcickas, Richard Staunton

For the Dad Who Loves TV & Movies

Family Movie Night Menus: Recipes & Films for Unforgettable Times Together
By: Leonard Maltin, Jessie Maltin
The Official Netflix Cookbook: 70 Recipes from Your TV to Your Table 
By: Anna Painter

No matter what kind of dad you’re shopping for there’s a cookbook on this list that’s sure to make Father’s Day extra special. I hope this guide helped you find the perfect gift for the food-loving dad in your life. Whether he’s firing up the grill, mastering a new technique to discovering a favorite recipe he’ll make for years to come, a great cookbook is a gift he can enjoy long after Father’s Day has passed. 

Happy Father’s Day to all the dads, grandfathers, and father figures who keep our kitchen, tables, and lives full of love and good food!

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