November - Fresh off the Press
Cookbooks have a special way of sparking curiosity, inspiring creativity and bringing people together around the table. This month, we’re sharing the titles that have us excited to cook, taste, and gather - books that feel just as at home on a weeknight dinner table as they do at a lively dinner party. From stories that connect us to different cultures, to recipes that make pantry staples shine, to seasonal dishes that feel like a hug from the kitchen, each book in this stack has something to teach, share, and savor.
This month’s picks are extra special: Alison Roman’s Something from Nothing turns pantry staples into effortlessly delicious meals; Pyet DeSpain’s Rooted in Fire brings bold Native American and Mexican flavors to the table; Marc Vetri’s The Pasta Book makes fresh and dried pasta feel totally approachable; Padma Lakshmi’s All American celebrates the immigrant and Indigenous stories behind the foods we love; and Mimi Thorisson’s A Kitchen in Italy transports us straight to her Italian kitchen with simple, seasonal recipes that feel both cozy and elegant. From global flavors to soulful comfort, weeknight meals to special-occasion feasts, this month’s stack is all about gathering, sharing, and cooking with joy.
What’s New This Month
Something from Nothing: A Cookbook
by Alison Roman
Alison Roman’s Something from Nothing shows you how to turn your pantry staples into effortlessly stylish, crave-worthy meals perfect for weeknights or last-minute dinner parties
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Rooted in Fire: A Celebration of Native American and Mexican Cooking
by Pyet DeSpain
In Rooted in Fire, Pyet DeSpain brings her Native American and Mexican heritage to the table with bold, soulful recipes that celebrate culture, community, and the joy of gathering around food.
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The Pasta Book: Recipes, Techniques, Inspiration
by Marc Vetri and David Joachim
The Pasta Book from James Beard winner Marc Vetri makes mastering fresh and dried pasta simple, with 75+ approachable recipes and step-by-step videos to inspire delicious, restaurant-worthy dishes at home.
Padma's All American: Tales, Travels, and Recipes from Taste the Nation and Beyond: A Cookbook
by Padma Lakshmi
In All American, Padma Lakshmi celebrates the vibrant flavors of immigrant and Indigenous communities with 100+ recipes and stories that show how they’re shaping the way we eat today.
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A Kitchen in Italy: A Year of Family Meals and Celebrations from Our Home
by Mimi Thorisson
In A Kitchen in Italy, Mimi Thorisson invites you into her Italian home with 100 simple, seasonal recipes that bring the warmth, elegance, and joy of Italian cooking to your table.
Want More?
This month’s stack is just the beginning. We’ll be exploring even more cookbooks through the end of 2025 and beyond, from highly anticipated releases to hidden gems waiting to inspire your kitchen adventures. Grab a title that sparks your curiosity, try a recipe that challenges you, or bookmark one to savor later - there’s always something new to discover, taste, and enjoy.
And don’t miss last month’s roundup. Here’s to turning pages, experimenting with flavors, and letting each new recipe bring a little more joy to your table!