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If you’re looking for a cookbook that blends comfort food, humor, and a laid-back approach to entertaining, Renee Paquette’s Messy in the Kitchen: My Guide to Eating Deliciously, Hosting Fabulously and Sipping Copiously is a delightful addition to your kitchen shelf. Best known for her work as a WWE broadcaster and TV personality, Paquette brings […]

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Naomi Duguid’s Taste of Persia: A Cook’s Travels Through Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Iran, and Kurdistan is more than just a cookbook—it’s a beautifully woven tapestry of culture, history, and the deep connection between food and identity. Duguid, an expert in exploring the intersection of cuisine and heritage, takes readers on a journey through the diverse

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Eve-Lyne Auger’s Everything Tofu is a culinary exploration that seeks to demystify tofu and showcase its versatility in the kitchen. Published by Robert Rose in January 2025, this cookbook offers 79 unique recipes spanning breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, condiments, and desserts, aiming to elevate readers from tofu novices to aficionados. Auger, a Montreal-based culinary creator

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Amina Al-Saigh’s Souk to Table: Vibrant Middle Eastern Dishes for Everyday Meals is a culinary treasure that invites readers to explore the rich and diverse flavors of Middle Eastern cuisine. Drawing from her Iraqi heritage and experiences across the Middle East, Al-Saigh, known for her popular food blog Hungry Paprikas, presents a collection of 100

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If you’re looking for a way to simplify your meal planning while still eating healthy, Easy Meal Prep: Save Time and Eat Healthy with Over 75 Recipes by Erin Romeo is a fantastic resource. Known as the Food Prep Princess, Romeo shares practical, approachable meal-prepping techniques that make healthy eating accessible for everyone—whether you’re a

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For anime lovers who have ever craved the delicious-looking treats on screen, Nadine Estero’s The Anime Cafe: 50 Iconic Treats, Snacks, and Drinks from Your Favorite Anime is a dream come true. This cookbook brings anime-inspired dishes to life, offering an immersive culinary journey through some of the most iconic foods from beloved series. Estero’s

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Cookbooks often fall into one of two categories—those that inspire with beautiful photography and compelling stories, and those that provide practical, foolproof recipes for everyday cooking. 3 Times a Day (Trois Fois Par Jour), created by Marilou and Alexandre Champagne, somehow manages to do both, making it unique in the world of modern cookbooks. Rooted

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Spencer Watts is a Canadian chef renowned for his energetic persona and culinary expertise. Growing up in British Columbia, he was inspired by the region’s abundant fresh ingredients, which ignited his passion for cooking. He began his culinary journey in high school, participating in competitions, and later graduate the top of his class from the

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Julie Van Rosendaal’s Dirty Food: Sticky, Saucy, Gooey, Crumbly, Messy, Shareable is a delightful celebration of indulgent, hands-on dishes that encourage us to embrace the joy of eating without reservations. This cookbook offers a collection of recipes that are as fun to make as they are to eat. https://www.dinnerwithjulie.com/ The book features a variety of

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With Valentine’s Day this week, what cookbook is more appropriate than Pamela Anderson’s, I Love You: Recipes From the Heart; a surprising and heartfelt gem that invites readers into her British Columbia kitchen and, more importantly, her life. Known worldwide as an actress, activist, and iconic figure, Anderson takes a detour from the spotlight to

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