The earliest known written recipes have been found as long ago as 1730 B.C. So even back then, people were saving great recipes to create (and recreate) the perfect meal.
Cooking techniques have changed significantly throughout the years, but recipe books will always be useful. They increase your ability to make and save recipes, making cooking more enjoyable for everyone. Here are 8 cookbooks that will help you add a bit of spice to your kitchen routine.
1. Platinum Recipes from Tha Boss Dogg’s Kitchen by Snoop Dogg. Make cocktails, dishes, and even cakes based on recipes from the famous recording artist.
It’s not just a recipe book, it’s full of life stories and pictures from behind the scenes. And the recipes are surprising in their flavor and simplicity. Snoop Dogg has collected his most colorful and favorite recipes in this book.
2. One: Simple One-Pan Wonders by Jamie Oliver. Simple, delicious recipes with minimal cleaning up.
Jamie Oliver is a campaigning and culinary icon around the world. He has sold over 46 million books globally over his 20-year career in television and publishing. His estimated global TV audience reach is 67 million in 182 territories. Jamie has influenced millions of people to love creating wonderful, fresh meals from scratch as a result.
In One, he will walk you through more than 120 recipes for delectable, hassle-free, and filling meals prepared using just one pan. What’s even great is that each dish calls for only 8 ingredients (or fewer), which means minimal preparation (and clean up) and maximum ease.
3. Ottolenghi: The Cookbook by Yotam Ottolenghi. Stylish cookbook that contains numerous cooking traditions.
Ottolenghi’s groundbreaking classic cookbook, which defined modern culinary style by utilizing inventive flavors and ingredients, has been updated with a modern look. An updated introduction puts new light on a book that has grown to be a favorite across the country.
4. Modern Comfort: A Barefoot Contessa Cookbook by Ina Garten. Feed your deepest cravings with these 85 new recipes.
Ina Garten offers 85 brand-new recipes in Modern Comfort Food that will satisfy all of your cravings. Ina’s Creamy Tomato Bisque pairs perfectly with cheddar and chutney grilled cheese sandwiches, smashed hamburgers with caramelized onions, and the crispiest hash browns, which are actually prepared in a waffle iron. Many of these meals are inspired by childhood favorites.
5. Ottolenghi FLAVOUR by Yotam Ottolenghi. The authors divulge the 3 factors you need in a dish to create flavor and offer innovative vegetable dish recipes.
Ottolenghi FLAVOUR mixes exceptional meals for the casual cook, easy weeknight recipes, and dishes that make a significant impact with little effort. FLAVOUR, is jam-packed with the author’s distinctively vibrant imagery, and it not only gives us ideas for what to prepare but also explains how and why the flavors are enhanced.