The Best Practical Gifts for Home Cooks

The baker in your life won't stop thanking you for this thoughtful and useful gift, and it's easy to see why. With this engraved dough scraper, they'll have a solid, heavy duty pastry cutter that will be perfect for the amount of time they spend in the kitchen. Heat up the gift giving season with this DIY hot sauce making kit.

The stainless steel stand fits any grill or oven and makes meal prep so much easier. Its versatility and functionality makes it the go-to option for kabob lovers, plus it's easy to clean. Finding a quality steak knife set for a reasonable price may have been on their to-do list, but with this 6-piece set from Viking, they'll be happy to know it's been taken care of. Each set features six German steel, partially serrated, restaurant steak knives in a commemorative box that are definitely worth talking about.

The best food books of 2022

Even gives instructions how to chop onions, crush peppercorns and so much more. Shows you all the different cookware, utensils etc. you may need. There are even recipes for a 6-inch sized layer cake, just enough for a slice or two for two people, and no big awesome cake sitting on the counter for a few days just begging to be eaten . That’s because they were shared by busy cooks—and tested in the Taste of Home Test Kitchen. Finally, you can fit scrumptious home cooking into your hectic schedule. I have one, I gave one to my grandson who is a cook in a small restaurant in a small town and to top it off a friend who is a caterer said she wanted one because sometimes strange things come up.

best books for home cooks

This is also a great example of a book that explains why everything is done how it is done. Bayless discusses the cultural positioning of each dish and explains why the food is prepared the way it is. He also provides notes for American cooks; Mexico One Plate at a Time was written in 2000, so you should have better access to Mexican ingredients these days. Still, it's nice to know that you should avoid dried epazote and opt for fresh, or how to swap ancho chiles for guajillo . Published in 2006, the late chef Judy Rodgers spent years writing these 500 pages, almost unheard of in a world of ghostwriters and PR-driven restaurant cookbooks. The result is a book that's a cornerstone of how many people cook today.

For the home cook who loves to grill on the go

There's no such thing as too many coasters, but once your loved one gets this option, they might be ready to get rid of the rest. Offered in can- and bottle-chilling sizes, these coasters will keep wet beverages directly off their tables and keep guests' drinks cold, too. This artful serving tray will be the talk of their next gathering. Customize it to display the lake or island their choice and watch them fall in love with hosting all over again. Staying hydrated doesn't have to look boring and this 28-ounce bamboo water bottle will prove it.

best books for home cooks

We included these after receiving overwhelming feedback from readers, and we think you'll be glad we did. A good kitchen scale is an essential kitchen gadget, especially in times when loose volumetric measurements just don’t cut it . Not only does OXO’s Precision Scale support both metric and imperial measurements, it also features accurate 0.1-gram measurements that go up to six pounds. There’s also an easy-to-read digital display with a built-in timer, and its minimalist design will look good in practically anyone’s kitchen.

The New Book of Middle Eastern Food by Claudia Roden

She’s a friendly teacher who makes you feel like you can tackle any recipe and carve your own stuffed pretzel path. I loved this book so much I was almost offended by the insertions of sweet recipes among the savory. There are project recipes like pizzas and bagels, but also plenty of easy breakfasts (jalapeño cornmeal waffles) and clever combinations, like French onion muffins or an Italian sub…you make in a Bundt pan. It’s never been so simple to set the table with light, refreshing foods as it is with the all-new cookbook Taste of Home Mediterranean Made Easy.

best books for home cooks

Gochujang and mushroom udon was a favorite, Eden Rice speckled with spinach is a new staple, and cheddar and kimchi cornbread muffins were the tomato soup pairing I didn’t know I needed. The recipes are so spring-loaded with inspiration that each chapter has an included reading list, from Fresh India to The Hobbit. Though flavors from Tandoh’s British and West African roots make appearances , there’s an exciting variety of dishes from all over the globe, like rosemary buns based on the ones from Panadería Rosetta. Marcella Hazan’s four-ingredient tomato sauce is arguably the most famous tomato sauce there is. In First Generation, author Frankie Gaw has a recipe for stir-fried rice cake Bolognese that references Hazan’s long-simmered sauce. But maybe you, or someone you know, has never heard of the famous cookbook author or her seminal cookbook, Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking.

The 4-Hour Chef: The Simple Path to Cooking Like a Pro, Learning Anything, and Living the Good Life, by Tim Ferriss

Make sure to try the persimmon vinegar in the fall – it’s become a treasured staple in my pantry. This cookbook makes whipping up creative meals at home a breeze. Originally published in 1972 but revised several times, this book hailed by James Beard as “a landmark in the field of cookery” makes Middle Eastern Food accessible and easy for everyone. The recipes specifically designed for today’s busy lifestyles to deliver a great cooked dinner with no fuss at all. But it’s impossible not to include the cookbook behind what was one of the world’s greatest ever restaurant ventures. It was a tough decision choosing the 40 best cookbooks of all time and there was some heated debate over some of the entries.

You will have the authors share their wonderful knowledge and techniques. Especially if they read the Missoni Family Cookbook and now want to create a dreamy Italian kitchen of their own. This Dutch oven from Dansk has a mid-century design that’s easy to cook with but still looks good on the dinner table.

Grand Livre de Cuisine: Alain Ducasse’s Culinary Encyclopaedia by Alain Ducasse (

All the best recipes from 150 years of distinguished food journalism. A volume to take its place in America's kitchens alongside Mastering the Art of French Cooking and How to Cook Everything. What better way to say "I love you" than with homemade waffles? With this non-stick option from Ninja, they'll be telling you that all year long. It boasts five shade settings that can produce 1-inch Belgian waffles, and it also allows for high-sugar batters like those used for brownies and cake mixes.

best books for home cooks

So this is a cookbook for the person who’ll track down the good cheese, you know? It’s also a great gift for restaurant lovers and New York expats, and anyone willing to take on a 10-layer cacio e pepe lasagna. But it’s possible to prepare single-serving recipes that are full of flavor, easy to make, and economical if you have the right guide.

The daughter of a well-known wine writer, Belfrage has family roots in Brazil and Mexico, and lived in Italy as a youngster. Fans of Yotam Ottolenghi may already be familiar with the author’s name, as Belfrage worked at NOPI and at Ottolenghi’s Test Kitchen, and co-authored Flavour with the chef and restaurateur in 2020. This cookery book shows you how to use spices, herbs, and other ingredients to create something unique and creative, drawing from the diverse culinary cultures present in London. This book includes a wide range of up to 100 recipes, with gorgeous, brilliant step-by-step pictures. The book provides recipes for Chang’s favorite dishes, such as meat buns and ginger-green onion sauce served with ramen.

best books for home cooks

Comments

Popular posts from this blog

House Wren Identification, All About Birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology

How Long is a Term of Congress? Understanding the Legislative Branch

Remy Hadley Fandom