Standout Cookbooks for Spring 2025: What We’re Reading (and Cooking!) Right Now

This spring, our bookshelves (and countertops) are stacked with a fresh crop of cookbooks and drink bibles that are feeding our curiosity — and our cravings. They’re whisking us away to far-off places without ever leaving the kitchen, introducing us to inspiring voices in food and drink. So whether you’re looking to shake up your weeknight dinners, impress at your next dinner party, or just love curling up with a good book about great food — this list is for you.

 

See the cookbooks we’re loving this season: 

• Sours: A History of the World’s Most Iconic Cocktail Style
  by Philip Greene
  A spirited dive into the cocktail style that’s shaped drinking culture around the globe.
• Baking for Two: 200+ Small Batch Recipes from Lazy Bakes to Layer Cakes
  by America’s Test Kitchen
  Perfectly portioned sweets for when you're baking without a crowd.
• Second Generation: Hungarian and Jewish Classics Reimagined for the Modern Table
  by Jeremy Salamon
  A heartfelt and flavorful update of beloved family recipes.
• Umma: A Korean Mom’s Kitchen, Wisdom, and 100 Family Recipes
  by Sarah Ahn & Nam Soon Ahn
  Tradition and culinary storytelling straight from the Korean home.
• Bodega Bakes: Recipes for Sweets and Treats Inspired by My Corner Store
  by Paola Velez
  Whimsical, nostalgic, and absolutely delicious—sweetness with soul.
• Julia Child’s Kitchen: The Design, Tools, Stories, and Legacy of an Iconic Space
  by Paula J. Johnson
  A tribute to the most famous kitchen in America—and the woman who cooked in it.
• The Feel-Good Way
  by Cara Clark
  A wellness-forward approach to meals that nourish both body and soul.
• Vegan Wholesome
  by Brandi Doming
  Plant-based comfort food that’s as nourishing as it is satisfying.
• Mostly French: Recipes from a Kitchen in Provence
  by Makenna Held
  A joyful mix of French-inspired dishes and stories from a real kitchen in Provence.
• You Got This! Recipes Anyone Can Make and Everyone Will Love
  by Diane Morrisey
  Easy, crowd-pleasing favorites for home cooks of all levels.
• Sunny Days, Taco Nights
  by Enrique Olvera
  A playful and flavor-packed celebration of modern Mexican cooking.
• Napoli on the Road: Classic & Seasonal Recipes for Neapolitan-Style Pizza Plus Antipasti, Desserts & Drinks
  by Michele Pascarella
  A true love letter to pizza—straight from the streets of Naples.
• So Easy, So Good: Delicious Recipes and Expert Tips for Balanced Eating
  by Kylie Sakaida
  Smart, simple meals for busy lives that want balance without sacrificing flavor.
• Brunch Season: A Year of Delicious Mornings from the Buttermilk Kitchen
  by Suzanne Vizethann
  From biscuits to benedicts, a full year of crave-worthy brunches. (On sale May 6, 2025)

Just a few of our favorite cookbooks out this season—perfect for gifting, browsing, or getting inspired in the kitchen. Please remember to shop local and small—check out Politics and Prose, Bold Fork Books, Shop Made in DC, and Salt & Sundry for your cookbook haul.