Food always has a special place in our hearts. Sometimes these delectable dishes bring us to a trip down memory lane with just one to two bites. Imagine being able to recall your childhood through a piece of biscuit or other particular dish. There are just so much wonderful things that food can bring to each of our lives. There is also a wide array of dishes that originate from different countries and representing diverse cultures. As a result, there are many who get inspired to cook for their family as a hobby while there are also those who opt to cook for a living.
There are various recipes in this world that many might lose especially if they are only remembered by memory. Thus, literature gave everyone the chance to keep these recipes and share them to the world. That explains why there are several cook books and even food fiction books in the market that have inspired a lot of people to learn the art of cooking until this day. That said, here are some of the best books that every home cooks and aspiring chefs should check out.
Family Recipes by Kathryn Coltrin
Favorite Family Recipes book by Coltrin was published in 2019 by Blurb. The different recipes contained by the book originated from several places. Many of us were raised along with these delicious dishes and have grown to love them as we become older. Hence, the recipes of these courses were handed down from one generation to another.
These dishes swiftly captured the hearts and taste buds of every family. There are also a bunch of recipes that others consider as back-ups, which they know that will constantly be a hit with theirs. In this book, there are blends of recipes that exist for many years and several ones that are popular at every family event.
Mastering the Art of French Cooking, Volume I: A Cookbook by Julia Child, Louisette Bertholle, Simone Beck
The first book of Mastering the Art of French Cooking by Julia Child, Louisette Bertholle, and Simone Beck was published in 1983 by Knopf. This bestselling cookbook has been the most patronized by American readers when it comes to French cuisine for more than 50 years. The book showcases more than 500 delectable recipes and over a hundred instructional images to supervise readers in every step that they’ll take.
The authors have sort out the classic dishes in France and formed a reasonable series of themes and categories instead of introducing an infinite and scattered catalogue of food.
Modern Comfort Food: A Barefoot Contessa Cookbook by Ina Garten
The illustrated edition of Ina Garten’s critically-acclaimed book titled Modern Comfort Food: A Barefoot Contessa Cookbook was published last year by Clarkson Potter. This remarkable cookbook contains almost a hundred recipes that will definitely satisfy your cravings.
Several of the foods in this book are inspired by the favorite dishes from our childhood but with great enhancement, such as smashed Hamburgers with Caramelized Onions, Boston Cream Pie, Roasted Sausages, Peppers, and Onions, Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas, and the likes.
Dessert Person: Recipes and Guidance for Baking with Confidence by Claire Saffitz
Dessert Person: Recipes and Guidance for Baking with Confidence by Claire Saffitz is a New York Times and Amazon bestseller. It was also named as one of the best cookbooks of the year by different platforms, such as The New York Times, NPR, and more. There are over 100 detailed and comprehensive recipes that will surely motivate you to create and bake different types of desserts. Among the promising recipes in the book are Strawberry-Cornmeal Layer Cake, Malted Forever Brownies, Sour Cherry Pie, and more.
The Well Plated Cookbook: Fast, Healthy Recipes You’ll Want to Eat by Erin Clarke
The illustrated edition of The Well Plated Cookbook: Fast, Healthy Recipes You’ll Want to Eat by Erin Clarke was published last year. As of April of 2021, this book is an Amazon Editor’s pick in best cookbooks and food & wine category. The book showcase over 130 recipes together with the secrets to enhancing classic comfort foods based on her Midwestern ancestry and wise recipe hacks that allow everyone to create healthy dishes and serve them on the table.
The Happy Hammock 