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New Section Cook, Learn, Love: My Book Picks
New Section Cook, Learn, Love: My Book Picks
Whether you're plant-based or just want to cook more veggies, this book is a game changer. It helps me get creative with plant-based dishes and build flavor without relying on meat. I use it all the time
My go-to book when I want to mix bold, fresh flavors in plant-based dishes. A must-have for home cooks and food lovers.” “This book is like a flavor map—super helpful when I want to get creative with vegetarian meals
The Vegetarian Flavor Bible: Essential Guide
This book is like having a flavor coach in your kitchen. I reach for it whenever I need a spark of inspiration—it helps you understand what flavors go together and why. A must-have for any curious cook!
The Flavor Bible: Essential Culinary Guide
This book takes you behind the scenes of the culinary world — not just the food, but the heart, hustle, and grit it takes to make it in a kitchen. I read it early in my journey, and it reminded me that becoming a chef isn’t just about technique… it’s...
Becoming a Chef: Dornenburg & Page
This book is wild, raw, and totally unforgettable. Anthony Bourdain pulls back the curtain on the restaurant world — the chaos, the heart, the hustle — all of it. It’s not sugar-coated, and that’s why I love it. If you’ve ever wondered what it’s real...
Kitchen Confidential Updated Edition
This was our main textbook in culinary school — and trust me, it’s the real deal. It's not just recipes… it teaches techniques, fundamentals, plating, safety, and everything you need to cook like a true professional. It’s huge (and heavy 😅), but it’...
The Professional Chef: Culinary Institute of America
If you’ve ever watched Chef’s Table and felt goosebumps — this book captures that same feeling, but in pages. It’s full of stories from some of the world’s most inspiring chefs, with stunning photography and moments that remind you why we do this wor...
Where can I find recipes from Netflix's Chef's Table?
This memoir hit me hard in the best way. David Chang talks about the real struggles behind the success — mental health, burnout, pressure, and the hustle it takes to build something big in the food world. It’s honest, sharp, and full of moments every...
Eat a Peach: A Memoir: Chang, David, Ulla, Gabe
This book is about more than food — it’s about identity, grit, and chasing a dream no matter where you come from. Marcus Samuelsson shares his journey from Ethiopia to Sweden to the top of the culinary world. It’s raw, inspiring, and a reminder that ...
Yes, Chef: A Memoir by Samuelsson & Chambers
Eat to Beat Disease – Dr. William Li One of my favorite wellness reads! This book is packed with science-backed ways to use everyday foods to help your body fight illness, boost energy, and support longevity. I love how it breaks down recipes, food c...
Eat to Beat Disease: How Your Body Heals
The 30-Day Alzheimer’s Solution – Drs. Dean & Ayesha Sherzai A powerful, practical guide to protecting brain health through food and lifestyle. This book offers a clear 30-day plan filled with brain-boosting recipes, science-based tips, and daily...
The 30-Day Alzheimer's Solution Guide
Beat Cancer Kitchen – Chris Wark & Micah Wark A vibrant collection of simple, plant-based recipes designed to help the body fight disease and support healing. Every dish is colorful, nourishing, and full of flavor—showing how healthy eating can b...
Beat Cancer Kitchen: Simple Plant-Based Recipes
I love how this cookbook focuses on simple, whole ingredients and real food traditions from around the world. It’s not about dieting — it’s about eating in a way that supports longevity and feels sustainable for everyday life.
Blue Zones Books
I grew up around Mediterranean flavors, and this style of eating has always felt natural to me. Simple ingredients, olive oil, fresh herbs, vegetables, seafood — it’s balanced, flavorful, and sustainable for everyday life.
The Mediterranean Dish: 120 Bold & Healthy Recipes
I appreciate that this book focuses on evidence and long-term health instead of trends or crash diets. It’s about building habits that actually support your body — not starving it.
How Not to Die: Foods Scientifically Proven
A smart, modern approach to weeknight cooking with bold flavors and simple techniques. This book makes everyday dinners feel exciting without being complicated.
Dinner: Changing the Game: A Cookbook
This book breaks cooking down into four essential elements — salt, fat, acid, and heat — and teaches how to build real flavor with confidence. A must-read for anyone who wants to truly understand how great food works.
Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat: Mastering Cooking