January 2026 - Fresh off the Press
Ready, set, let’s jump into the kitchen this year! There’s nothing quite like the combination of a new year and a new cookbook to get us inspired in the kitchen. From cozy winter dinners to fresh healthy recipes to kickstart the new year, the kitchen is where we want to be. This month’s picks highlight titles that feel as at home on a weeknight table as they do on a relaxed Sunday morning with coffee. Whether it’s simple meals, global flavors, or thoughtful meal planning, these books invite you to gather, cook, and savor new ideas in 2026. Here are a few brand new cookbooks we are excited about…!
What’s New This Month
Don’t Think About Dinner: Save Time and Money with 125+ Easy, Nourishing, Delicious Recipes for Every Meal by Jenn Lueke
Jenn Lueke’s Don’t Think About Dinner brings her beloved Jenn Eats Goood philosophy into a full-length cookbook with more than 125 approachable, nourishing recipes plus tools for meal planning and simplified dinner routines - perfect for starting the year with ease and intention.
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Everyone Hot Pot: Creating the Ultimate Meal for Gathering and Feasting by Natasha Pickowicz
A festive and inviting guide to bringing the ancient East Asian tradition of communal hot pot cooking to your home table, with more than fifty recipes for broths, dumplings, sides, desserts, and drinks designed to turn any gathering into a cozy, interactive feast.
The Little Book of Dumplings: Bundles of Love from Around the World by Lynda Balslev
A fun, beginner-friendly guide to dumplings across cultures, offering 20 delicious recipes - from melt-in-your-mouth Chinese soup dumplings to spicy Indian samosas to cheesy Polish pierogi - there’s a celebrated dumpling in every food culture. Expect delicious recipes from Asia, Europe, Middle East, Africa, German, and America.
The Salad Project: How to Build Unlimited Salads by Clem Haxby
Clem Haxby shows you how to build vibrant, flavor-packed salads again and again with a clever dressing-first approach and customizable combinations that turn simple ingredients into satisfying, restaurant-quality meals. Perfect for fancy at-home lunches in 2026!
Cooking con Claudia: Celebracion!: Traditional Mexican Recipes for Festive Feasts and Family Gatherings by Claudia Regalado
A vibrant, welcoming collection of more than 100 authentic Mexican recipes and personal stories that bring the joy of family celebrations and festive feasts straight to your kitchen table.
Want More?
This year’s stack is just the beginning - there are tons of cookbooks still on the horizon that blend creativity, comfort, practicality, health, and global influences. Whether you’re shopping for yourself or thinking ahead to Valentine’s Day gifts, there’s always a title to discover, bookmark, or cook from next. Stay tuned for more this year!
And don’t miss our last cookbook roundup. Here’s to turning pages, experimenting with flavors, and letting each new recipe bring a little more joy to your table!