Joy of Cooking: 2019 Edition Fully Revised and Updated
By Irma S. Rombauer, Marion Rombauer Becker, Ethan Becker, Megan Scott and John Becker
This trusted kitchen classic is perfect for both seasoned cooks and those just learning their way around the kitchen. Since 1931, the family of Irma Rombauer has kept this classic cookbook updated, vetting 600 new, exciting recipes, testing and tweaking thousands of classics, and updating every section to reflect the latest ingredients and techniques available to today’s home cooks. $40

Signature Dishes that Matter
By Edited
Curated by experts and organized chronologically, this landmark cookbook is a global celebration of the iconic restaurant dishes that defined the course of culinary history over the past 300 years. It reveals the closely held secrets behind the world’s most iconic recipes­—dishes that put restaurants on the map, from 19th century fine dining and popular classics, to today’s most innovative kitchens, both high-end and casual. $49.95

The Silver Spoon Classic
By Illustrated
First published in 1950, Il Cucchiaio d’Argento, or its English-language offspring The Silver Spoon, is the ultimate compilation of traditional home-cooking Italian dishes. In this all-new luxurious book, The Silver Spoon Classic features 170 of the very best-of-the-best recipes from Italy’s incredibly diverse regions, all carefully selected from Phaidon’s Silver Spoon cookbooks, which have sold more than one million copies worldwide. $59.95

Sababa: Fresh, Sunny Flavors from My Israeli Kitchen
By Adeena Sussman, Michael Solomonov
In Hebrew, sababa means “everything is awesome,” and it’s this sunny spirit with which the American food writer and expat Sussman cooks and dreams up meals in her Tel Aviv kitchen. Sussman presents 125 recipes for dishes inspired by the tableau of flavors Israel has to offer, in all its staggering and delicious variety… from juicy ripe figs and cherries, locally made halvah, addictive street food, and delectable cheeses and olives. $35

The Joy of Seafood: The All-Purpose Seafood Cookbook with more than 800 Recipes
By Tamal & Victoria Dodge
This LA-based yoga power-couple introduce readers to the yogic philosophy of ahimsa, or non-harm, along with 108 healthy, delicious recipes organized around a yoga practice: “Morning Meditations” includes smoothies and breakfasts to fuel the day; “A Plate Full of Prana” shares snacks, soups, and salads to revitalize; “A Bowl Full of Yin” has recipes to cultivate a peaceful state; and “Sweet Savasana” presents restorative and beneficial desserts. $29.95

The Jewish Cookbook
By Leah Koenig
Jewish food evolves constantly to reflect the changing geographies and ingredients of its cooks. Featuring more than 400 home-cooking recipes for everyday and holiday foods from the Middle East to the Americas, Europe, Asia, and Africa—as well as contemporary interpretations by renowned chefs such as Yotam Ottolenghi, Michael Solomonov, and Alex Raij—this definitive compendium introduces readers to recipes and culinary traditions from Jewish communities the world over. $49.95

East Bay Cooks: Signature Recipes from the Best Restaurants, Bars, and Bakeries
By Carolyn Jung
The East Bay has always remained true to itself. It includes Oakland, the most ethnically diverse population in the nation; Berkeley, the birthplace of the Free Speech Movement; the island of Alameda with its artisan breweries, wineries, and distilleries; and the Livermore Valley, one of California’s oldest winemaking regions. This impressive collection of 80 signature dishes from 40 of the region’s leading restaurants is designed for home cooks. $32.99

Tartine: A Classic Revisited: 68 All-New Recipes + 60 Updated Favorites
By Elisabeth M. Prueitt and Chad Robertson
This brilliantly revisited and beautifully rephotographed book is a totally updated edition of a go-to classic for home and professional bakers—from one of the most acclaimed and inspiring bakeries in the world. Tartine offers more than 60 new recipes that capture the invention and, above all, deliciousness that Tartine is known for—including their most requested recipe, the Morning Bun. Includes whole-grain and/or gluten-free variations. $40