Today I am sharing some of the Best Cookbooks to Gift this season! I have always loved cookbooks and each one is not created equal, there are some really great cookbooks to give as gifts, and here are my favorites for now. Some of these books were provided to me to facilitate my review. See my full disclosure policy here.
Cookbooks are one of those things one can never have too many of. With so many topics and cuisines today, there are countless great recipes to be discovered and a cookbook is a great way to focus on an individual style or author.
Hello Friends!
I have been enjoying my time off over this holiday break and discovered a few delightful cookbooks that offer lots of new recipes for the new year. I love getting inspired by cookbooks and still have one of my first cookbooks from Betty Crocker.
It is well worn, and I have kept it all these years because I consider it a classic, and although I don't cook from it, something tugs at me to keep it in my collection as a keepsake of the early years, learning how to cook from my mother.
I am happy to tell you that these new cookbooks for a New Year are so innovative and helpful that they are not only great for the holidays, but they are the best cookbooks to gift for showers and birthdays too!
Best Cookbooks to Gift 2020
First, the Southern Entertainer's Cookbook by Courtney Dial Whitmore is like a dream. Every page features a beautifully styled tablescape or recipe. It is the celebratory inspiration for all seasons. I personally, cannot wait to hold gatherings again and celebrate more moments next year.
Courtney is the owner of the Pizzazzerie website. Courtney grew up in the south and has always loved the art of presenting classic Southern foods with a modern twist and setting up a tablescape with lots of Pizzazz. She has been seen in Southern Living, HGTV.com Better Homes and Garden, and more.
In the book, she shares her party go-tos from appetizers to desserts. You can discover a modern twist on classics and beloved heirloom recipes from her family's cookbooks. If there was ever a time to prepare for gatherings, it is now.
Find the book here: Southern Entertainer's Cookbook
The New Fondue Cookbook is a great book for people that love to do dinner parties! If you have never attended a fondue party, let me tell you that they are intimate and lots of fun. This book offers both savory and sweet recipes to help you or someone you know through a fun fondue dinner party.
Better yet, pair up this book with a fun fondue set for a fabulous gift idea! What a fun way to change up the dinner table or a gathering with a fun, intimate fondue party.
Modern Comfort Food Barefoot Contessa
National treasure Ina Garten, the Barefoot Contessa, is back with her latest cookbook of mouth-watering recipes. You'll find 85 recipes that fit nicely into the comfort food category, which is a category that everyone flocks to, regardless of season or diet.
With her easily to follow directions and gorgeous photos, this collection will be a coveted gift for anyone who enjoys Ina's inspirational cooking. From breakfast to dinner and from desserts to beverages, these recipes are a delicious and accessible way to prepare and share food with the ones you love.
Modern Comfort Food: A Barefoot Contessa Cookbook
The Step-by-Step Instant Pot Cookbook: 100 Simple Recipes for Spectacular Results
If you know someone is new to pressure cooking and has just acquired an Instant Pot, this cookbook is said to be the perfect complement to their new appliance. There are photos of every step so beginners, as well as advanced cooks, can benefit from these detailed visual aids. A perfect cookbook to gift.
The book has been highly rated and looks like practically all you want to know about instant pots are covered in this cookbook.I do not have a copy of this book yet, but I am hoping Santa will bring it to me.
The Step-by-Step Instant Pot Cookbook: 100 Simple Recipes for Spectacular Results
Meal Planning in Minutes by Raquel Pineira
This is a book for all the people that want to be better at planning their grocery shopping and meal preparation. I just published it this year and it is available on my site or via paperback and Kindle on Amazon. It is a beginner's guide to creating a meal planning system that works for them —with practical tips on plan creation, theme suggestions, recipe ideas and maximizing grocery spending.
Topics include ways to plan, how to support healthy habits, cost considerations, meal preparation, and shopping the plan. Meal plan templates and examples of plan styles are also included. Learn how seasonal considerations and batch cooking can also help save money at the grocery store. This book provides you with inspiration to get you started meal planning.
This list of best cookbooks to gift can be especially helpful if you are looking to meal plan, maximize grocery spending, and cook in an instant pot. These are not only perfect as gifts right now, but they are also perfect for any time of year and they are all available online for purchase.
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Akaleistar
Modern Comfort Food sounds so good!
Raquel
Doesn't it sound perfect?
Tamara
Fondue! Comfort food! Wow, these are awesome!
Raquel
Yes! All great cookbooks for the new year!