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It’s only February, so it’s too early to give a list of the bestselling cookbooks of 2024. However, several cookbooks are generating plenty of buzz! In this list, I present to you 8 new cookbooks that are likely to become bestsellers this year.
1. Imad’s Syrian Kitchen: A Love Letter from Damascus
Imad’s Syrian Kitchen: A Love Letter from Damascus, written by Imad Alarnab, is a collection of 90 recipes that will introduce you to the delicious flavors and techniques of Syrian cuisine, complete with beautiful illustrations.
Along the way, Imad tells the story of how he migrated to London and shares the role his mother’s cooking had in his own journey. From the author:
“From the traditional dishes that my mother first taught me to cook, to the imaginative food that has become my own, my recipes tell my story. Enjoy them simply on their own or pile your table high and gather with family and friends. Come, join the feast, and let me share with you the unforgettable flavors of my Syrian kitchen.”
2. Priya’s Kitchen Adventures
Priya’s Kitchen Adventures, inspired by the author’s childhood travels, is an illustrated children’s cookbook by Priya Krishna.
This cookbook will help your children learn to prepare dishes from different cultures including China, Greece, Peru, Mexico, Morocco, England, Italy, Japan, France, Egypt, Trinidad and Tobago, and India in a kid-friendly, easy-to-follow way, along with fun stories and activities.
If you would like a way to get your kids excited about cooking and exploring new flavors, then you should check it out!
Recipes include pork and chive dumplings, spanakopita, miso ramen, chocolate mousse, hummus be tehina, and vegetable tagine.
3. Tin to Table: Fancy, Snacky Recipes for Tin-thusiasts and A-fish
Most cooks probably don’t realize that you can do more with canned (or tinned, as the British say) fish than make tuna casserole. If you’ve ever wondered what to do with that can of sardines besides eating them with crackers, this cookbook will broaden your horizons in ways you didn’t know were possible.
Tin to Table: Fancy, Snacky Recipes for Tin-thusiasts and A-fish, by Anna Hazel is all about canned fish! It’s chock full of recieps and tips for making the most of this pantry staple.
The book includes recipes for both simple snacks and more elaborate dishes featuring fish from a can. It also has tips on how to choose and store tinned fish. Discover how versatile this pantry stable is!
Recipes include triple pickle smoked salmon butter sandwich, canned clam garlic bread, sardine curry puffs, vermouth hour potato chips with mussels, olives, and piparras, mac and mack(erel), and yes, tuna noodle casserole.
4. Made in Taiwan: Recipes from the Island of Beauty
Made in Taiwan: Recipes from the Island of Beauty by Diana Yen is a celebration of Taiwanese cuisine, with recipes for both classic and modern dishes.
Taiwanese food is more than just a type of Chinese food and in this book, Yen seeks to give the cuisine it’s time in the sun.
From the iconic gua bao to the comforting lu rou fan, this book will take you on a delicious journey through the flavors of Taiwan.
5. A Very Chinese Cookbook
A Very Chinese Cookbook: 100 Recipes from China and Not China (But Still Really Chinese) by Kevin Pang and Jeffrey Pang features recipes from all over the country and some from outside the country (but still Chinese).
With recipes like scallion pancakes, hot and sour soup, Singapore noodles, and mapo tofu come helpful tips from America’s Test Kitchen and even ingredient and shopping guides. There are 34 pages on essential Chinese food ingredients, equipment, and techniques. Each recipe is rated on a 1 to 4 difficulty scale
Martin Yan said:
“Kevin Pang and his father make a wonderful team—a dynamic duo in their kitchens and in their lives. This book is filled with traditional Chinese home-cooked recipes unknown to many. It’s for everyone who has fond memories of cooking and sharing their lives with their parents. Way to go, Kevin, and, of course, Dad, too!”
