The Best Regional & Ethnic Cookbooks 2025

1. Jacques Pepin Fast Food My Way (Hardcover)

In Jacques Pépin Fast Food My Way, the man who taught millions of Americans how to cook shares the techniques he honed in the most famous kitchens of the world to show you how to create simple, special meals in minutes. In this companion volume to his new series on public television, Jacques shows you how to create great-tasting dishes ranging from stunning salads such as Tomato and Mozzarella Fans to Supreme of Chicken with Balsamic Vinegar and Shallot Sauce to his breathtaking Almond Cake with Berries, all special enough for company, yet easy enough for those weekday evenings when you have no time. Fast food Jacques's way involves no compromises in taste but saves you hours in the kitchen. His Instant Beef Tenderloin Stew, for instance, not only is far faster to make than traditional versions, but tastes brighter and fresher. With concise, clear directions, Jacques shares the secrets of his kitchen. He teaches you how to season a salmon fillet perfectly and cook it in a low oven, right on the serving platter. You'll learn how to make a satisfying homemade vegetable soup in seconds, a baked potato in half the usual time, and a succulent roast that takes minutes, not hours, to prepare. He also shows you how to create elegant meals from convenience foods: a bean dip that will keep guests coming back for more, silky soups, and caramelized peaches made from canned peaches. With Jacques Pépin Fast Food My Way at your side, the best food is always the simplest.

Jacques Pepin Fast Food My Way (Hardcover)

2. Food Network Magazine 1,000 Easy Recipes: Super Fun Food for Every Day

You'll never be stumped for meal ideas again with this massive collection from Food Network Magazine, America's best-selling food magazine. This family-friendly cookbook is packed with more than 1,000 recipes, including: 294 appetizers and snacks 156 breakfasts 287 main dishes 192 salads and sides 232 drinks and desserts Inspired by the pages of the magazine, this book is all about fun, easy cooking: Each recipe is short and simple--just a single paragraph!--and every page is filled with great photos and tips. Step up old favorites in no time: Try taco burgers at your next cookout, or make Buffalo chicken nachos for a party. Find dozens of new pastas and salads for quick weeknight dinners, or treat your family to a big stack of lemon-berry pancakes. Bonus: Check out the "centerfold" at the end of each chapter for a great classic recipe, like perfect marinara sauce and s'mores. With this book you can mix and match your way to just about any meal and impress your family and friends with creative new dishes. Try our ideas or dream up your own: The options are endless! MORE THAN 1,000 EASY RECIPES! Keep this amazing new cookbook next to the stove and you'll never run out of ideas! Food Network Magazine's second cookbook is packed with more than 1,200 recipes. Choose from hundreds of fun appetizers and snacks, tasty dinners and sides, and easy desserts and drinks. Mexican Eggs Benedict Salmon-Cucumber Tea Sandwiches Rum-Raisin Pancake Sundaes Mocha Smoothies Margarita Shrimp Nachos Blue Cheese Dip Potato Chip Toffee Three-Meat Panini Bacon-Pork Burgers BLT Pasta Bell Pepper-Pasta Salad Caesar Salad Spicy Tortilla Soup Baby Bell Peppers with Feta and Mint Rosemary Gin and Tonic Praline Ice Cream Sandwiches DISHES FOR EVERY OCCASION Plan weeknight meals and parties, from the same book! TIPS FROM THE TEST KITCHEN Find helpful hints and serving ideas on nearly every page. EXTRA-SHORT RECIPES Each recipe is just a paragraph long--and a snap to make.

Food Network Magazine 1,000 Easy Recipes: Super Fun Food for Every Day

3. The Flavors of Southern Italy, (Hardcover)

Praise for Erica De Mane "Erica De Mane is an experienced, generous home cook who understands how both Italians and Americans like to eat, and she deftly manages to bridge the two cultures." -Corby Kummer, The New York Times "De Mane tells you things you need to know. . . . Her philosophy is contagious. The tone is friendly. The result is liberating. The confidence can't help but build." -Ronalie C. Peterson, The Washington Post "I found myself nodding in appreciation of Erica De Mane's willingness to hand over the keys to being a good cook." -Susie Middleton, Fine Cooking magazine Savor the rich flavors of Southern Italy with this exciting collection from experienced cook and food writer Erica De Mane. From classic recipes to new interpretations, from multi-course meals to easy antipasti, here are dishes for cooks of all levels that capture the taste and spirit of one of the world's most beloved cuisines.

The Flavors of Southern Italy, (Hardcover) Author: Houghton Mifflin ISBN: 9780471272519 Format: Hardcover Publication Date: 2004-04-23 Page Count: 452

4. Regional Foods of Southern Italy (Hardcover) by Marlena De Blasi

9780670883844. Hard cover. Language: English. Pages: 270. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. With dust jacket. 270 p. Contains: Illustrations. The essence of the region's traditional foods is distilled in a beautifully wrought amalgam of narrative and recipe. The two-color book features more than 150 recipes.

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5. The Northern Heartland Kitchen (Hardcover)

More than two hundred recipes to satisfy seasonal appetites

The Northern Heartland is governed by the seasons. The long and cold winter, bright and warm summer, and crisp and refreshing spring and fall shape our physical and emotional landscape. Shouldn’t the seasons and their harvests also shape the way we eat? Beth Dooley’s The Northern Heartland Kitchen presents delicious and practical solutions to the challenge of eating locally in the upper Midwest. Celebrating the region’s chefs, farmers, ranchers, gardeners, and home cooks, this is the essential guide to eating with the year’s local rhythms. Recipes are organized by season: fall and winter inspire Chestnut Soup and Venison Medallions with Juniper and Gin, while summer harvests contribute the ingredients for Watermelon Gazpacho and Grilled Trout with Warm Tomato Vinaigrette. Other chapters provide instructions on pickling and preserving food, as well as tips on growing your own food and getting the most out of your CSA or farmers’ market. There are also profiles of local farmers, butchers, and chefs who are using new technologies—as well as rediscovering heritage practices—to enrich regional selections. Dooley shows that far from being a sacrifice, eating in season and locally is a tribute to the year’s changing riches—encouraging an appreciation for the unmatched flavor of a juicy July tomato or a crisp October apple with garden salads, soups and stews, free-range meats and poultry, fish and game, farmstead cheeses, wholesome breads, pastries and fruit pies. The Northern Heartland Kitchen presents delicious recipes alongside the stories and compelling research that illustrate how eating well and eating locally are truly one and the same.

6. Farm to Table Asian Secrets: Vegan & Vegetarian Full-Flavored Recipes for Every Season, (Paperback)

In this delightful Asian cookbook, you'll learn the secrets of vegetarian and vegan Asian cooking--how to blend flavors, textures, aromas and colors--to create full-flavored vegetarian dishes that are missing none of the umami associated with meat and dairy. Each chapter based on seasonal vegetables provides a wide range of choices using produce that is available at that time of year--making it easy to plan a variety of menus that are never dull. Here are just a few examples of the tempting Asian recipes in this book: Starters and Snacks such as Crispy Spring Rolls, Green Apple Salad with Tangy Thai Dressing, Butternut Squash Pot Stickers and Korean-Style Buffalo Broccoli Family-Style Meals such as Asparagus in Lemongrass-Coconut Cream Sauce, Grilled Vegetable Kebabs with Two Marinades, General Tso's Eggplant and Kung Pao Potatoes All-in-One Meals such as \"Have It Everyday\" Pad Thai, Crispy Noodles with Savory Vegetables, Sweet Potato Rice Stew and Easy Miso Ramen Author Patricia Tanumihardja is an experienced food writer and expert on Asian and sustainable farm-to-table cooking. She shows you how to buy and use the freshest in-season produce to create delicious dishes with startlingly new flavors and textures by adding a few \"secret ingredients\"--the traditional sweet, sour, spicy, savory seasonings that every Asian cook knows. She also explains in this Asian cookbook how the use of contrasting textures (for example silky tofu with crunchy peanuts) can create greater food enjoyment and a stimulating new dining experience. A home cook at heart, Pat's recipes are very straightforward without lots of exotic ingredients or specialized tools. They are also easy and quick to prepare. She shows you how adding a few Asian fermented and pickled vegan products like miso or pickled greens will add a new universe of flavors to your cooking. The same is true for flavor-enhancers like fried shallots, crispy fried garlic and the flavored oils that Asian chefs and restaurants use on a regular basis.

Farm to Table Asian Secrets: Vegan & Vegetarian Full-Flavored Recipes for Every Season, (Paperback) Author: Tuttle Publishing ISBN: 9780804847230 Format: Paperback Publication Date: 2017-03-28 Page Count: 144

7. 150 Best Indian, Asian, Caribbean and More Diabete (Paperback)

An internationally inspired cookbook for anyone managing diabetes. This cookbook has huge appeal for two primary markets of high-risk individuals: 1) those from an ethnic background who want meals that are traditional yet offer healthy alternatives; and 2) those who are not from a specific ethnic group but seek ethnic recipes that are healthier and diabetic-friendly. Each enticing recipe has been specifically created for those managing diabetes and retains the taste and appearance of traditional ethnic dishes. These recipes have been developed by a registered dietitian and culinary school professor, so great taste and solid nutrition are guaranteed. The ingredients ensure a broad range of dishes and options, and there is no use of artificial sweeteners. Most of the recipes can be made in less than 20 minutes and each recipe has a complete nutritional analysis as well as handy professional tips. Everyone can enjoy these traditional recipes, with the same taste and look as long as they watch portions or modify certain ingredients. For example coconut milk or oyster sauce can be added to a favorite dish, so long as it is understood why certain amounts were chosen for the recipe and how they affect nutrition value. There are wonderful adaptations of dishes like Cauliflower and Potato Curry (Alloo Gobi), Butter Chicken (Makhani Murgh), Goan Style Pork Vindaloo, Hakka Bamboo Shoot Dumplings, Stir Fried Soy Bean Sprout, Kung Pao Chicken, Black Bean Soup and Valencia Seafood Paella. Unfamiliar ingredients are defined in the Multicultural Pantry List along with the invaluable healthy eating tips. The importance and benefits of traditional ways of cooking in this cookbook show that traditional foods can be enjoyed while managing diabetes at the same time.

150 Best Indian, Asian, Caribbean and More Diabete (Paperback)

8. Betty Crocker Cooking: Betty Crocker's Italian Cooking (Hardcover)

9780764560781. New condition. Hard cover. 3rd ed. Language: English. Pages: 336. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 336 p. Contains: Illustrations. Betty Crocker Cooking. From pizza to pasta to the classic cannoli, Americans have an enduring love affair with la cucina Italiana -- renowned for everything from its great taste to its beautiful presentations. Betty Crocker's Italian Cooking has been completely revised and updated, with recipes by Italian native Antonio Cecconi, who provides tantalizing and authentic Italian recipes to delight the palate. With chapters ranging from appetizers to desserts, it is easy to find the ideal, authentic creation for any occasion. But there's more to this book than just recipes -- special features enable you to expand your understanding of Italian cuisine: * An introduction discusses the cuisines of Italy and how the history of the areas influences the food there. * Complete glossaries of Italian cheeses, pastas, vinegars, herbs, and olives and olive oils can help you choose the right ingredients. * Both "first course" and "main dish" servings are included for adapting the dishes to different placement within the meal. * A menu section provides delicious ideas for creating complete Italian meals, from appetizers and main course to desserts. * Match Italian wines to the menus you plan. With 80 full-color photographs and 200 tantalizing recipes, Betty Crocker's Italian Cooking opens the door to the food and culture of Italy."

From pizza to pasta to the classic cannoli, Americans have an enduring love affair with la cucina Italiana -- renowned for everything from its great taste to its beautiful presentations. Betty Crocker's Italian Cooking has been completely revised and updated, with recipes by Italian native Antonio Cecconi, who provides tantalizing and authentic Italian recipes to delight the palate. With chapters ranging from appetizers to desserts, it is easy to find the ideal, authentic creation for any occasion. But there's more to this book than just recipes -- special features enable you to expand your understanding of Italian cuisine: * An introduction discusses the cuisines of Italy and how the history of the areas influences the food there. * Complete glossaries of Italian cheeses, pastas, vinegars, herbs, and olives and olive oils can help you choose the right ingredients. * Both "first course" and "main dish" servings are included for adapting the dishes to different placement within the meal. * A menu section provides delicious ideas for creating complete Italian meals, from appetizers and main course to desserts. * Match Italian wines to the menus you plan. With 80 full-color photographs and 200 tantalizing recipes, Betty Crocker's Italian Cooking opens the door to the food and culture of Italy."

9. Fair Foods: The Most Popular and Offbeat Recipes from America's State and County Fairs (Hardcover)

Fair Foods is an illustrated cookbook featuring the recipes of the most popular and offbeat food served at state and county fairs across the USA. Packed with 120 original recipes created by award-winning chef, best-selling author, and renowned educator George Geary, Fair Foods includes such state and county fair classics as Texas Maple Bacon Donuts, The World's Gooiest Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting, Aztec Hot Chocolate, Witch's Brew, Caramel Kettle Corn, Fried Sweet Potato Sticks, Ten-Pound Cheesebuns, Cheesecake on a Stick, Chocolate-Encased Bacon, Fried Coca-Cola, Fried Guacamole, Fried Oreo Cookies, BBQ Turkey Legs, Bacon-Wrapped Chicken and Waffles, Blue Ribbon Chili, Pork Chop on a Stick, and Spicy Peanut Butter and Jelly Burgers. Each page in Fair Foods is lavishly illustrated with both vintage and contemporary photographs of America's most beloved fair foods, as well as fun and lively images of rides and attractions and nostalgic ephemera. Fair Foods is not only mouthwateringly addictive, it also captures the joy and spirit of America's greatest state and county fairs.

Fair Foods: The Most Popular and Offbeat Recipes from America's State and County Fairs (Hardcover)