Browse my shelves! I haven't cooked my way through all of them (or any of them in full yet, let's be so honest) but that's the dream. And they fill me with inspiration at any rate just sitting there looking all pretty.
Obsessed with @yourbarefootneighbor and the meals he makes are so approachable and hassle-free!
Keep It Simple Y'all: Easy Dinners from Your Barefoot Neighbor by Matthew Bounds
This is my number 1 rec to anyone starting their cookbook collection. This is so much more than a cookbook. It will teach you the theory, not just the execution, so you can gain confidence in the kitchen and cook without recipes one day.
Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat: Mastering the Elements of Good Cooking by Samin Nosrat
I just love the way Samin talks about food and I will never get tired of it.
Good Things: Recipes and Rituals to Share with People You Love by Samin Nosrat
We are certified Alton Brown stans in our household, so of course we have this. His recipes tend to be on the more complicated side, but they have always been worth it.
EveryDayCook by Alton Brown
I've been a huge fan of Kwame ever since his season of Top Chef, and I picked this up as soon as it came out. I am on a lowkey mission to collect every Top Chef contestant cookbook out there.
My America: Recipes from a Young Black Chef by Kwame Onwuachi