Cookbook Resolutions
Many New Year's Resolutions could be addressed with a good cookbook - from learning a new skill, to saving money, to trying something new (a flavor, an ingredient, a type of cooking), to eating "healthier" (whatever that means for you), to gathering with friends or family, and more. Here are some cookbook suggestions with which to experiment.
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My Egypt
Restaurateur Mina presents an exciting celebration of his Egyptian heritage. Traditional dishes ... appear alongside his fresh spins on the classics. Clear instructions, plus an informative pantry list and glossary of Egyptian staples ... make this accessible for home cooks of all levels and familiarity with Middle Eastern cuisine. (Publishers Weekly)
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AfriCali
Recipe developer and food content creator Moju reflects on her lifelong love of the kitchen and her many influences from California, London, and Africa (specifically Kenya, Nigeria, Ethiopia, and Eritrea) in this personal and reflective debut cookbook. (Library Journal)
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Monday Night Mocktails
In her debut mixology book, Newens brings together 52 mocktail recipes - one for each week of the year. There are options for both straightforward and more creative cocktails, so readers are sure to find something to suit any mood or skill level. (Library Journal)
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A Couple Cooks
Whether it's a weeknight dinner with the kids of a homespun candlelit date night, somebody has to get dinner on the table. And what if doing that nightly task was something you could do in tandem with someone you feel close to, making the work more pleasurable and spending quality time together? (Publisher description)
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Wafu Cooking
Sonoko Sakai redefines what Japanese cooking can be. Wafu (literally, "Japanese style") food is fusion at its best, combining flavors, ingredients, and techniques from around the globe with a distinctly Japanese personality. (Publisher description)
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A Taste of the World
A Taste of the World is a carefully curated collection of recipes celebrating global cuisine and designed to be made by families with kids of all ages. (Publisher description)
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Our South
North Carolina chef, sommelier, and former Top Chef contestant Shanti explores Appalachian food, soul food, and Southern cooking to give readers a deeper understanding of Black foodways. (Booklist)
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Company
... a year of inventive recipes and twenty menus for the "let's do it at my house" set-and those who aspire to it. Company encourages a return to the habit, and the joy, of cooking for family and friends .(Publisher description)
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Juke Joints, Jazz Clubs, & Juice
Tipton-Martin's dedication to researching African American foodways is unparalleled; paired with her glorious cocktail recipes, this is a perfect mix for the home bar (Library Journal)
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What Goes With What
The world will never have enough practical weeknight cookbooks, but what will make this one fly off the shelves is Turshen's unique cooking philosophy and wonderfully tasty results. (Library Journal)
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