Get cooking and cozy this Fall with our favorite cookbooks for the season
Get cooking and cozy this fall with our favorite cookbooks for the season. Whether you are hosting family and friends and have no clue what to make or just want a break from going out to dinner on a chilly winter evening, we have rounded up some deliciously satisfying cookbooks that focus on comfort classics – from bold flavored soups to sweets like Dutch baby pancakes, there’s a recipe for every occasion.
Second Generation: Hungarian and Jewish Classics Reimagined for the Modern Table
Photos by Ed Anderson
Why we love this book:
This delightful book comes from James Beard Award-nominee Jeremy Salamon, chef-owner of Agi’s Counter, a small Brooklyn restaurant that takes traditional dishes from Hungary and Sephardic Jewish cuisine and makes them his own. This cookbook offers 100 imaginative Hungarian and Jewish recipes where you can follow along with warming stories as Salamon pays homage to his Eastern European roots.
Standout Recipes:
Turnip schnitzel, caraway Caesar salad, and Prune coffee cake
Matty Matheson: Soups, Salads, Sandwiches: a cookbook
Why we love this book:
NY Times bestselling Author, Executive producer, and actor on The Bear reinvents some of our classic favorites: Soups, Salads, and Sandwiches. Matty Matheson, known for his bold flavors and twists on the classics, makes these 3 simple dishes stand out in a fun and inventive way. A bonus is that he just has a lovable personality and is hilarious.
Standout Recipes:
Creamy Sausage Soup with Rapini and Tortellini & Banana Bread French Toast with Fried Egg, Peameal Bacon, and Maple Syrup
Pass The Plate: Carolina Gelen
Why we love this book:
Carolina Gelen, born in Transylvania Romania, is on a mission to share her love of food with the world. Most people know her for her popular food blog and social media channels, and we were ecstatic when we found out she made a cookbook. We love this cookbook because Carolina is clever and doesn’t overcomplicate her creations making it easy to follow along and enjoy.
Standout Recipes:
Broccoli and Cheddar Butter Bean Stew, Brie Mac, and Cheese with Crunchy Panko, and Dutch Baby Pancake with Yogurt Whipped Cream, and Sweet Berries
More Than Cake: Natasha Pickowicz
Why we love this book:
Natasha Pickowicz is cherished in the world of baking. She has won 3 James Beard Award nominations during her time as a professional pastry Chef. She has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars to nonprofits through her bake sales and now she is sharing her recipes to her fans in her new cookbook that defines her work and joy for baking. Through her recipes, Natasha draws inspiration through her Chinese and Californian heritage. This book is not only about baking but about her joy in bringing community together.
Standout Recipes:
Coffee-hazelnut linzers with kumquat preserves, Pecan and black cardamom sticky buns, and Miso soup Danish with bitter greens
Bodega Bakes: Paola Velez
Why we love this book:
Bodega Bakes is a love letter to Pastry Chef and Activist Paola Velez’s Dominican heritage and growing up in The Bronx. You will find Paola’s renditions of classic American desserts combining Dominican flavors. The book is vibrant and fun and draws inspiration into her favorite place growing up; Bodegas!
Standout Recipes:
“Everything on the Bodega Shelf” Brownies, Guava lemon bars, and Miso dulce de leche mousse pie
Contributor — Lace Miller | Head of Dining
Lace has lived most of her adult life in NYC working in Hospitality. She has worked almost every position you can work in restaurants and immersed herself in the culinary world where her main passion lies. When she isn't finding your perfect restaurant to go to on a Friday night, she is at the farmers market gathering produce to thoughtfully prepare a home cooked meal while sipping on a negroni and lending an ear to some of the greats like Nina Simone and Billie Holiday.