/r/cookbooks

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A description of cookbooks, new and old.

Welcome to /r/cookbooks! This is a subreddit for discussing cookbooks, both old and new. We hope to create a forum where people can openly share their latest reads, ask for recommendations, share recipe results, and overall have fun!

In order to do that, there are a few ground rules:

Subreddit Rules:

  1. No self-promotion! This means no posting links to your own blog, your own book, your town’s collaborative cookbook, etc. Yes, this even stands for people like /u/_gordon_ramsay. If you had a part in its creation, you may not make a post about it. There will be a weekly Saturday thread for these posts. Any questions about what may be considered ‘self-promotion’ may be directed to the moderators or admins. A first violation will result in a warning, a second will result in a temporary ban, a third a permanent ban.

  2. No ‘best of’ lists are allowed. If you find one you would like to contribute, feel free to message it to the moderators and we will add it to the ongoing wiki list of ‘best of’ posts for the current year. This is to keep the subreddit from being clogged with such posts.

  3. Cookbooks that are being discussed must be tied to a commercially-available book that someone can easily (within reason) purchase and hold in their hands. This means books available through Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Walmart, Waterstones, etc. E-Books cannot be included. The only exception to this rule is vintage books, which are not widely available for obvious reasons.

  4. Recipe reviews are allowed but, again, they must be reviews of a recipe made from a book that falls under rule 3, and make sure to state what book it’s from and the author.

  5. No affiliate links. You may link to Amazon and such, but if a purchase from the link makes you money, it’s not allowed.

If you have any suggestions, questions, or need help with anything, please feel free to contact the mods!

Related subreddits: * food * recipes * cooking * baking

/r/cookbooks

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"Simple Southern Style Cooking"

Hey yall!I just finished reading "Simple Southern Style Cooking" by Gabby DiMarco on Kindle and I couldn't wait to share it. This book is a gem!!!

It covers everything from fluffy biscuits and creamy grits to the ultimate fried chicken and gumbo. Each chapter dives into classic recipes, cooking tips, and the rich traditions behind these dishes. Plus, the dessert section? Absolute heaven! 🍑🥧

1 Comment
2024/10/28
18:23 UTC

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Cookbook with loving grandmotherly vibes?

Does anyone have a recommendation for a cookbook that reads like it's written by a loving grandmother passing along family recipes? Looking for something comforting with stories and history behind the recipes.

12 Comments
2024/10/25
18:57 UTC

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Top 3 Community Cookbooks

Post your top 3 (or more) community cookbooks; the ones with the recipes you go back to over and over

2 Comments
2024/10/25
06:59 UTC

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Has anyone successfully written and sold a digital cookbook?

If you have, please share as much as you can or are willing to share about how you did it. I am currently completing the finishing touches on a cookbook to market and sell to my Facebook group which has 70k+ members. Thank you.

6 Comments
2024/10/16
20:39 UTC

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Best “cooking for two” cookbook?

Please recommend a good cookbook with small recipes.

I like all cuisines, except Indian (too spicy for me). I have a fully equipped kitchen, except souse vide which I don’t care for.

Thanks!

7 Comments
2024/10/14
20:25 UTC

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elBulli Book Collection

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2024/10/09
13:01 UTC

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recommendations?

I want to get my boyfriend a persian cookbook for his birthday. He knows how to make a lot of the staples, mostly through looking at the caspian chefs recipes, but I think a physical book would be nice. What are your favorite authentic persian cookbooks? He also is trying to learn farsi so one that incorporates farsi could be amazing! What else would be a nice addition to this gift?

0 Comments
2024/10/04
17:31 UTC

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need your help to find an old cook book

their is an old cook book that I use to have I don't know what it was called but I remember it had recipes from gold rush cowboy and Dutch oven and its spiral bound and hade a picture of a wagon

2 Comments
2024/10/03
20:27 UTC

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Maaemo

Anybody know where i can get a copy of Maaemo in English?

1 Comment
2024/10/01
01:10 UTC

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Muffin cook book

I'm looking for a really solid muffin cook book. Recommendations please.

2 Comments
2024/09/18
20:16 UTC

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Free Children Cookbook on Kindle Unlimited

As the new school year begins, this cookbook serves as an essential guide for parents seeking to provide balanced and exciting breakfasts. Whether you're a parent searching for quick breakfast fixes or looking to involve your preschooler in the kitchen, this book offers fun and engaging options for every morning. Perfect for busy families, it includes helpful tips for using tools like Nutribullets and simple steps to get kids excited about cooking.

https://www.amazon.com/Good-Morning-Delights-Nutritious-Breakfast-ebook/dp/B0DD3X7517

- 30 kid-friendly recipes that make breakfast exciting and nutritious.

- Easy-to-follow instructions that involve children in the cooking process, making mornings enjoyable and interactive.

- Tips for using popular kitchen gadgets like Nutribullets to create quick and healthy meals.

- Nutritional insights to ensure your child starts the day with a balanced meal.

0 Comments
2024/09/16
08:43 UTC

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Should I buy these two books

I have the complete Americas test kitchen 2001 - 2024 tv show cookbook. I’m also looking to get the best Mexican recipes by atk and the complete autumn and winter cookbook by atk. But I’m wondering if there will be a lot of repeats.

4 Comments
2024/09/14
16:08 UTC

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Cookbooks similar to Nigel Slater?

I’m looking for recommendations for cookbooks that are more food stories, with good narrative like Nigel Slater’s Kitchen Diaries. More words than photos, but still recipes. Are there other authors out there with a similar style? Thanks!

8 Comments
2024/09/13
20:04 UTC

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Any recommendations for a cookbook that features side dishes or is side dish forward?

Looking to up my side dish game!

10 Comments
2024/09/13
12:02 UTC

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Looking for a title of a hardback cookbook that I received in the 70’s

I no longer have this book, but it’s around 2-3” wide book. I don’t remember the jacket cover but the book itself looked yellow. I remember the beginning part of the book showed you how to set tables, etiquette etc. I know this is a long shot, but I thought I would ask.

8 Comments
2024/09/13
03:19 UTC

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FREE PDF | Chinese cook book by Vernon Galster

0 Comments
2024/09/04
21:54 UTC

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In search of: pretzel cookbooks

I'm looking for cookbooks about pretzels OR a cookbook with a pretzel recipe you endorse

0 Comments
2024/09/03
22:02 UTC

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I published a cookbook. Now what?

The title is pretty much it. I've self-published a cookbook that's available on Amazon. Now I need ideas to promote it. I don't have a blog or much of a social media presence. I'm also new to posting on Reddit, so I hope I'm doing this right. Any ideas would be appreciated.

24 Comments
2024/09/03
16:07 UTC

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New Oxo Cookbook?

Hi

Does anyone have a copy of The New Oxo Cookbook

ISBN 9780859418737

I can't find mine and really want to cook a particular recipe from it.

Thanks Steve

1 Comment
2024/09/01
17:38 UTC

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Mexican sweetbread

Does anybody have any recommendations for a good Mexican sweetbread book? I’d love to start learning how to make Mexican sweetbread and would love to hear if anybody has any experience with any books or recipes that turned out well.

4 Comments
2024/08/29
19:38 UTC

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Cookbook survey

Hello,

We are Julia and Anne. For our final project of school we are going to write a cookbook. It would be great if you could fill in this survey and help us out. Thanks!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfW0duFcGgaMY7BXBBXt1X__5aRSj0RIuYo8nV4cKo6WamTRw/viewform?usp=sf_link

0 Comments
2024/08/29
06:37 UTC

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The key to Chinese cooking equivalent in Korean or Japanese cuisine

“The key to Chinese cooking” by Irene kuo is one of the best Chinese cookbooks, what is one of the greatest cookbooks for Korean cuisine? Or Japanese cuisine?

2 Comments
2024/08/26
19:05 UTC

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About Community Cookbook Making

Hi!

I'm part of a project where we invite refugees and migrants to cook and dine together. And I was invited to help in making the cookbook. While browsing and researching, I chanced upon a term called "community cookbooks" --- I knew of these but I never knew they were called such until now. I will be meeting with the project leader this week to discuss.

Here are my questions for anyone and everyone who has experience building community cookbooks:

  • How did you all start with building it?
  • Were you all considering a certain aesthetic or colour palette?
  • For photography, did you all opt to do all photos or just illustrations and why?
  • How did you all divide the book into? I'm thinking of dividing the books into cuisines, but I am not sure if that's a good idea...

If you all have any examples of your own community cookbooks, please feel free to show them! I need some inspiration.

3 Comments
2024/08/13
14:38 UTC

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Cooktok gone rouge

So the trend has begun for major Cooktoker’s to abandon the “Found” publisher. Several are offering or will soon offer their own printed cookbooks through vendors such as Amazon. Rather than the one typically linked on TikTok. What are your thoughts? I just noticed Your Barefoot Neighbors newest book is over $43! The other publication was around $30. Are you willing to pay that much?! Is it worth it? Are fans that loyal? Truly wondering if it’s worth the price difference.

6 Comments
2024/08/13
01:57 UTC

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Martha Stewart Cookbook Collected Recipes for Every Day 1995

I’m new here but on a desperate search for the cookbook for my mother! I may have accidentally tossed hers out while cleaning up n she definitely hasn’t forgetting about it. The IBSN is 0517703351. If anyone’s able to find a PDF or Epub version that would be amazing! Ty!

1 Comment
2024/08/08
04:00 UTC

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Croatian cookbook recommendations

I have been reading and cooking through a lot of cookbooks recently and I feel like I have been connecting with a lot of cultures through it. So I wanted to ask if there was any good authentic Croatian cookbooks anyone could recommend to me. The girl I love more than anything in the world's family is Croatian so I would like to connect with her and them more. (If there are any other books you think anyone who likes cooking should read I would love to hear those recommendations too.) Thank you

1 Comment
2024/08/08
03:11 UTC

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Recommendations on cookbooks covering obscure/indigenous recipes from different parts of the world?

I was wondering if you guys know of books that feature foods that are specifically not well known in popular media - particularly known to subsets of people from specific cultures? I am also interested in finding books that have a emphasis on indigenous cooking methods and recipes. I am looking for a broad range - but specific regions (like South East Asia) also work!

9 Comments
2024/07/19
23:31 UTC

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Best cookbook purchase

In the last three years what is the best cookbook that you have purchased? I’m going to exclude Salt,fat,acid heat and Food lab. Those are two that get mentioned a ton. I’m curious what everyone favorite is.

12 Comments
2024/07/19
20:30 UTC

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Multi-national Mediterranean

I'm looking for some book recommendations that broadly approach the cuisine of the Mediterranean /Adriatic / N Africa area. Not just an Italian or Greek cookbook, but one that touches on southern Spain and France, Catalonia, Sicily, Albania, Croatia, Tunisia, Morocco, Turkey and the coastal Middle East, etc.

5 Comments
2024/07/16
14:54 UTC

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