What's for Dinner?
These six new (stunning!) cookbooks will help you find the answer.
There have been some good things cooking in our kitchens lately.
Take that of PrimaFoodie’s editorial director. She’s been whipping up Tuna Acqua Pazza from London-based recipe developer Ben Lippett. Picture this: Perfectly poached tuna marries in a punchy, herby broth of garlic, white wine, red chilies, tomatoes, and olive oil. The saltiness, brininess, and freshness = perfection.
It’s a delicious dish, and one of many we’re fawning over, all thanks to a roster of incredible new cookbooks.
So, if you’re looking for some fresh inspiration as the season starts to turn, read on. Here are six of our new favorites to reach for.
Each one is as unique and accessible as it is a reason to shop the farmers’ market, get in the kitchen, and gather ‘round the table.
5-Ingredient Mediterranean Cookbook by the Editors of the Harvard Common Press
From Poached Vanilla-Scented Pears to Citrus-Marinated Salmon, every dish in 5-Ingredient Mediterranean is super fresh, simple to make, and dense in nutrients. As its name suggests, the recipes, highlight the culinary traditions of Italy, Greece, and the Mediterranean coasts.
My Jamaican Table by Andre Fowles
Kingston-born chef Andre Fowles offers vibrant, mouth-watering recipes that marry the complexity and history of Jamaica’s deep culinary heritage, blending Indigenous, African, Indian, Chinese, and European influences. The dishes are gorgeous, and the photos are stunning.
How I Cook by Ben Lippett
Having cooked in restaurants all over the world, Ben Lippett has some major culinary chops. But that’s not what makes his work and new book so inspiring. It’s his personal passion. Lippett wants you to see how he really cooks at home, in the day-to-day, so you can too. He waxes on about the details (like when to swap butter for olive oil) as much as he creates meals that are cozy, vibrant, and doable.
Sabor y Fuego by Sonia Mendez
If you’re like us, you view salsa as its own food group. Fresh, nutritious, always versatile, it’s something you can whip together to transform a meal—and chef Sonia Mendez offers the ultimate resource for doing so. From smoky roasted salsas to bright, citrusy pico de gallo, this book covers bold and traditional recipes, along with a guide to pairing them with your favorite vegetables and proteins.
We Fancy by Jerrelle Guy
Jerrelle Guy is the nourishing voice behind The Dinner Ritual one of the internet’s most soothing corners. She offers nutrient-dense recipes with a side of soulful insight. And now, her inspiring take on cooking and caring for ourselves extends to her new cookbook. This resource reveals the many sides of cooking at home—three of which include: a means to nourish ourselves, lean into creativity, and make our moments and days more special.
So Easy, So Good by Kylie Sakaida
Equal parts resource or recipe guide, So Easy, So Good holds up to its name. That’s because its author, nutrition expert Kylie Sakaida has a knack for making what could be complex... accessible. She breaks down meal prep and takes you through simple nutrient weeknight dinners—all the while, making it fun and easy!