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Whether you're just starting out and looking for quick and easy dinner recipes or you're a seasoned chef looking for fresh inspiration, Alibris offers a diverse selection of cookbooks to indulge every palate and skill level.

Best-selling Cooking & Cookbook titles

Mastering Pizza: The Art and Practice of Handmade Pizza, Focaccia, and Calzone [a Cookbook] Mastering Pizza: The Art and...

Marc Vetri, David Joachim
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Mosquito Supper Club: Cajun Recipes from a Disappearing Bayou Mosquito Supper Club: Cajun...

Melissa M Martin
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Run Fast. Eat Slow.: Nourishing Recipes for Athletes: A Cookbook Run Fast. Eat Slow.:...

Shalane Flanagan, Elyse Kopecky
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101 Thai Dishes You Need to Cook Before You Die: The Essential Recipes, Techniques and Ingredients of Thailand 101 Thai Dishes You Need to...

Jet Tila, Tad Weyland Fukomoto
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The Sourdough Whisperer: The Secrets to No-Fail Baking with Epic Results The Sourdough Whisperer: The...

Elaine Boddy
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Spirit in a Bottle: Tales and Drinks from Tito's Handmade Vodka Spirit in a Bottle: Tales and...

Tito's Handmade Vodka
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The Dr. Barbara Cookbook: 365 Days of Wholesome Plant-Based Natural Recipes Inspired by Barbara O'Neill's Teachings 28-Day Meal Plan Included The Dr. Barbara Cookbook: 365...

Jacqueline Bridge
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Foolproof Fish: Modern Recipes and Essential Techniques Foolproof Fish: Modern...

America's Test Kitchen
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The Official Five Nights at Freddy's Cookbook: An Afk Book The Official Five Nights at...

Scott Cawthon, Rob Morris
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The Complete Salad Cookbook: A Fresh Guide to 200+ Vibrant Dishes Using Greens, Vegetables, Grains, Proteins, and More The Complete Salad Cookbook:...

America's Test Kitchen
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Meals That Heal: 100+ Everyday Anti-Inflammatory Recipes in 30 Minutes or Less Meals That Heal: 100+...

Carolyn Williams
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The Pioneer Woman Cooks--Dinner's Ready!: 112 Fast and Fabulous Recipes for Slightly Impatient Home Cooks The Pioneer Woman Cooks-...

Ree Drummond
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The Unofficial Disney Parks Cookbook: From Delicious Dole Whip to Tasty Mickey Pretzels, 100 Magical Disney-Inspired Recipes The Unofficial Disney Parks...

Ashley Craft
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Bowls: Vibrant Recipes with Endless Possibilities Bowls: Vibrant Recipes with...

America's Test Kitchen (Editor)
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The Farm Table: [A Cookbook] The Farm Table: [A Cookbook]

Julius Roberts
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Skinnytaste Cookbook Skinnytaste Cookbook

Gina Homolka
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Mastering the Art of French Cooking Mastering the Art of French...

Julia Child
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Mastering the Art of French Cooking (2 Volume Box Set): A Cookbook Mastering the Art of French...

Julia Child, Louisette Bertholle
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A History of the World in 6 Glasses A History of the World in 6...

Tom Standage
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The Skinnytaste Cookbook: Light on Calories, Big on Flavor The Skinnytaste Cookbook:...

Gina Homolka, Heather K Jones
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The Science of Spice: Understand Flavor Connections and Revolutionize Your Cooking The Science of Spice:...

Dr. Stuart Farrimond
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Mastering Pasta: The Art and Practice of Handmade Pasta, Gnocchi, and Risotto [a Cookbook] Mastering Pasta: The Art and...

Marc Vetri, David Joachim
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The Complete Cast Iron Cookbook: A Tantalizing Collection of Over 240 Recipes for Your Cast-Iron Cookware The Complete Cast Iron...

The Coastal Kitchen
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The Easy Puerto Rican Cookbook: 100 Classic Recipes Made Simple The Easy Puerto Rican...

Tony Rican
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For beginners, the best cookbooks offer clear, step-by-step instructions - preferably with plenty of photos - and guidance on general cooking techniques. Here are some great options to start with:

With the massive selection of recipe books available on Alibris, finding something tailored to your specific diet or health needs is easy.

When searching, you can utilize the left sidebar to filter results and quickly go straight to vegan cookbooks, books by well-known chefs, books about health and fitness, and more. Here are some popular specialty cookbooks:

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Looking to cook more regularly? These are some cookbooks that you should have in your kitchen:

Absolutely! Here are some top-rated cookbooks that focus on techniques, tools, and science rather than recipes alone:

  • The Food Lab: Better Home Cooking Through Science by J Kenji Lopez-Alt
  • Cooking for Geeks: Real Science, Great Hacks, and Good Food by Jeff Potter
  • On Food and Cooking: The Science and Lore of the Kitchen by Harold McGee
  • Ratio: The Simple Codes Behind the Craft of Everyday Cooking by Michael Ruhlman
  • Yes, many of the best cookbooks are available in eBook format on Alibris, offering portability and convenience for cooks of all skill levels and tastes.

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