With the New Year comes a lot of new eating habits, so you may need a few culinary books to get you started. Trying new recipes or picking up a more healthy eating lifestyle can be challenging and just winging it isn't always the best idea.
Cooking is a favorite among many and a hated chore to some. It’s not expected that you'll be a gourmet chef upon your very first cooking escapade but it’s always good to have a little back up that ensures you don’t set your kitchen ablaze. Culinary books are super helpful tools for those who can follow instructions no problem or for those who are more of the visual learner type. The pictures of set ingredients really help when attempting to cook up some fancy French cuisine or just an organic snack.
Whether you’re looking for a new cultural recipe to try or searching for a quick snack that will cure the aftermath due to all of last night's crazy partying, culinary books are the fairy Godmother of the kitchen.
11 Conducive Culinary Books
From Hangover Remedy Guides to French Food Publications:
Malika Renee Butss — Jan 15, 2014 — Business

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Comedic Hangover-Inspired Cookbooks
The Hungover Cookbook by Milton Crawford is a Funny Read

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Tasty Couture Books
'A Matter of Taste' by Fulvio Bonavia is Fashionably Appetizing
9
French Foodie Publications
The 7th Issue of Fricote Magazine Boasts Urbanized French Cusine
8
Culinary Yearbooks
Coco: 10 World-Leading Masters Choose 100 Contemporary Chefs
7
Eco Smart Cookbooks
Table Tucker
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Ethically Responsible Cookbooks
'Odd Bits' Encourages Us to Eat the Entire Animal
5
Chow Down Books
The Marije Vogelzang 'Eat Love' Experience is Engaging and Whimsical
4
Profanity-Laced Cookbooks
Chef David Chang Releases the F-Bomb Laden Momofuku
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Airline Cookbooks
Singapore Airlines' 'Above & Beyond' is for High-End Cuisine at Home
2
Child Food Bloggers
'Pines Picks' is Authored by a 12-Year-Old
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Natural Tot Cookbooks
Anni Daulter's 'Organically Raised' is for Health-Conscious Parents
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Outdoor Dining Kits
Savour Helps Campers and Hikers Dehydrate Their Home-Cooked Meals
Literature-Inspired Packaging Designs
Bennet's Good to Read Packs are Informative
Secret Dinner Series
La Carte by Le Creuset is a Three-Part Secret Supper Dinner Series
Eight-in-One Kitchen Gadgets
The 'KitchyHub' Chops Ingredients, Holds Knives and More
Virtual Cooking Adventures
Infinite Chef Provides a Dynamic Platform for Culinary Experimentation
Revolutionary Cooking System Concepts
Tim Chen Designs the Magic Cube Cooking System
Recipe-Generating AI Tools
Hellmann's AI Tool Generates Recipes Based on Fridge Contents
Festive Holiday-Themed Calendars
Bokksu Unveiled Two New Luxurious Holiday Advent Calendars
Content-Based Shopping Experiences
Gopuff Launches 'Recipe Hub' for Quick Meal Ideas
Culinary-Centric Dating Campaigns
Knorr x Tinder Partner for the #UnlockYourGreenFlag Initiative
3D Printed Medical Food
Gastronology is Working on 3D-Printed Foor for Dysphagia Patients
Diet-Specific Meal Planning Systems
Passionate Penny Pincher Emphasizes Practical Frugality
Solo Dining Guides
OpenTable and Kayak Created Resources for Traveling & Eating Alone
AI-Powered TV Cookbooks
Samsung Food Enhances Culinary Possibilities Directly Through Your TV
Fridge-Decorating Trend Guides
The Takeout Published a Professional Chef's Guide on Fridgescaping
Paris-Themed Solo Travel Guides
GetYourGuide Debuts a Campaign for Curated Parisian Experiences
AI-Powered Food Journals
Eat N' Log Lets You Record, Organize, and Share Your Food Experiences
Revitalized Culinary Efforts
Moroccan Hotel Takes Food Localization to New Heights
Upscale Holiday Dining Experiences
Frenchy Bar et Brasserie Offers Special Festive Menus
Food Diary Tools
Plate Notes Logs Meals in a Simple, Feed-Style Food Diary System
Aesthetic Interior Fridge Trends
Country & Town House Published a Guide to 'Fridgescaping'
Inclusive Independent Bookstores
Good Books in Cornwall, New York is Community-Focused
Personality-Forward Bookmark Designs
Humdrum Paper Offers Unique Bookmarks for Book Lovers
Detailed Ceramic Book Vases
Biblio Bloom Vases are Inspired by Timeless Literary Classics
AI Recipe Generators
CookFast Generates Recipes Using AI and Choosing Your Ingredients
Compact-Focused Kitchen Collections
Cuisinart Has Launched Its New Soho Collection
Cat-Friendly Book Sets
Temptations' Tails of Irresistibility Shares "Kitterary Classics"
Rewarding Reading Challenges
Ferrero Rocher's Reading is a Treat Pairs Chocolate and Good Books
AI-Curated DIY Meal Kits
EasierChef is an AI-Optimized Meal Kit Service for Savings
Healthier Food Choice-Promoting Apps
To Better Health Debuts the BetterBites™ Nutrition App
Regionally Inspired Meal Kits
HelloFresh & Colavita's Ciao, Italia Recipes Share a Taste of Italy
Savory Luxury Cafe Menus
French Chef Anne-Sophie Pic and Dior Unveil Two New Cafés
Recipe Voting Apps
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Animation Studio Cookbooks
Insight Editions Presents the Studio Ghibli Bento Cookbook
Stainless Steel Kitchen Gadgets
Box Clever Presents the Caraway Kitchen Gadget Set
Action Game-Expanded Cookbooks
The Genshin Impact Cookbook Expands from Action Game to Culinary
Delivery Mishap-Inspired Campaigns
Knorr Launched its #DeliverBetter Campaign to Promote Cooking
Five-Minute Family Meals
Kevin's Natural Foods Helps Families Conquer "Irritable Parent Syndrome"
Artisan-Quality Grocer Holiday Dishes
Tesco Chef’s Collection Has New Options for Christmas
Whimsical World-Inspired Cookbooks
The Wizarding World Cookbook Dreams Up Fantastical Desserts
Brain-Boosting Nutrition Apps
The Upgrade Your Brain Cook App Offers Ample Recipes
Artisanal Wooden Kitchen Tools
WoodenHouse Presents an Alternative to Plastic Cooking Utensils
Ingredient-Based Recipe Finders
Frigo Recommends Recipes Based On Ingredients You Have Available
Instant Recipe Generation Tools
AI Chef Generates Personalized Recipes Based on Your Preferences
Artisan Campsite Cocktail Books
'Campfire Cocktails' by The Coastal Kitchen Features 100 Recipes
Colorful Kitchen Pop-Ups
Primal Kitchen Partners with Pintrest for a Special Initiative
Non-Alcoholic Nootropic Cocktails
Nine Lives' Noobies Menu Enhances Mood and Cognitive Function
Healthful Spicy Recipes
MyFitnessPal and Tabasco Created a Co-Branded Recipe Collection
Homestyle Flash-Frozen Food Products
Jane Foodie Prioritizes Foods with Free-From Recipes
Magic-Inspired Cook Books
Desert Recipes Comprise the Harry Potter: Bake, Create, and Decorate!
Comprehensive Modern Kitchen Collections
Pampered Chef Has Introduced Its Spring 2025 Collection
Premium Culinary Kitchen Series
Signature Kitchen Suite Presents its Transitional Series
Health-Focused Meal Planning Programs
Epicure Has Introduced Its Good Food. Real Results. Program
Premium Cooking Wines
Yo Mama's Free-From Cooking Wines Elevate Homemade Meals
Meal Planning Tools
WhatsCook: Meal Planner & AI Recipes Reduces Food Waste with Tech
Book-Shaped Toolkits
The Hot Girl Toolkit by Mandy Supplies Women with Seven Must-Have Tools
AI Meal Planners
Sousy is an AI Sous Chef That Turns Short Chats into Weekly Meal Plans
Literary Community Shops
Bold Fork Books Houses an Extensive Collection of Culinary Books
Savory-Sweet Microwavable Crepes
Ptashka Makes Ukranian-Style Sweet and Savory Crepes Convenient
Dj Set-Cooking Collaborations
'The Bouillon' Room by 'Knorr' Mixes Cooking and And Music
Circadian Rhythm Guides
The Peak Human Clock Book Syncs Your Routine to Natural Rhythms
Italian Appetizer Coffee Tables
The Aperitivo Coffee Table is Perfect for Serving Guests
Gastronomy-Inspired City Aspirations
Quanzhou Wants to Become a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy
Smart Meal Planning
Kitchen Savvy App Uses AI To Personalize Recipes And Save Time
Multi-Vendor Food Marketplaces
Chef's Hall Offers Multiple High Quality Restaurants Under One Roof
Smart Grocery Shopping Support
SmartChef Converts Grocery Lists Into Actionable Data
Customizable Baby Food Apps
Bébé Foodie Launched to Assist Parents in Making Informed Decisions
Beef-Centered Thanksgiving Menus
Pre Brands' Flip the Bird Challenges Seasonal Dining Traditions
Community-Oriented Cookbook Stores
Foodies Cookbook Shop Acts as a Culinary Hub in Stratford
Australian AI Recipe Assistants
TasteBud Recommends Recipes Based on Consumer Preferences
Festive Cracker Pairings
Kellanova's Cracker, Meat & Cheese Pairings Elevate Holiday Entertaining
Collaborative Digital Cooking Series
Pinterest x Taste of Home Partner for a Video Series
Celebrative Cocktail Menus
Jade Yorkville Reigns Offers Festive Champagne-Based Cocktails
Meal Planning Platforms
Bentofy Organizes Meals, Recipes and Groceries In One Simple Platform
Online Recipe Sharing Platforms
Prepvil is a Recipe Sharing Platform with AI Food Expertise
Coffee Tasting Journals
Coffee Note Lets You Discover Local Coffee Shops and Learn About Beans
Personalized Meal Planning Apps
Meal Crafter's Recipes Align with Users' Health Goals
Nourishing Meal Delivery Services
Nook Vibrant Kitchen Offers a Variety of Nourishing Meals
Digital Mixology Guides
Cocktail Codex Offers Recipes, Techniques, & Customization for Mixologists
British Cuisine-Inspired Gins
These 820 Spirits Gins Come in Two Distinct Expressions
Savory Cocktail Dips
An Elegant Bar Order Inspired Chelsea Living Room's Dirty Martini Dip
Dual-Compartment Multicookers
The Crock-Pot MultiMeal Multicooker Makes Two Dishes at Once
History-Centric Recipe Cookbooks
The Tasting History Cookbook Features Global Recipes
Travel-Themed Book Recommendations
Belletrist Curated The Reading Route for Trainline
Whimsically Themed Holiday Cookbooks
This Disney Parks Holidays Cookbook Features 100 Dishes
Healthy Cookbook Launches
Healthygirl Kitchen’s Danielle Brown Elevates Salads with Cookbook
Branded Pickle-Centric Cookbooks
The Grillo's Presents Pickled Fresh Cookbook Has 100 Recipes
Appetizer-Themed Holiday Campaigns
Summer Fresh® Debuted 12 Days of Appetizer Recipes
Philly-Based Cookbook Stores
Binding Agents Opens in the Philadelphia Italian Market
TV Dinner Restaurants
TV Dinners for U Serves Meals to Enhance the Streaming Service Experience
Functional Spice Collections
Savory Spice Shop Offers a Curated Collection of Spices
Food Holiday Calendars
Food Holidays is Celebrating National Days for Foodies
Diet Tracking Apps
SnapFood Helps Track Your Meals and Improve Your Diet with AI Assistance
Daily Knowledge Boosts
DailyWise Delivers Bite-Sized Wisdom from Top Books for Quick Learning
Anniversary-Celebrating Culinary Activations
Le Cordon Bleu is Synonymous with Culinary Excellence
Diverse Indian Culinary Initiatives
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Personalized Keepsake Storybooks
My Life in a Book Captures and Preserves Personal Stories
Curated Meal-Time Videos
BingeAndEat Curates Youtube Videos to Enjoy While You Eat Effortlessly
All-in-One Meal Planning Tools
Eatlicious Optimizes The Cooking Process, Start to Finish
Cannabis-Infused Cooking Lines
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Tradition-Focused Digital Libraries
Nestlé Brands Introduced the Living Traditions Library
Regionally Inspired Cocktail Kits
This Summer Cocktail Kit Shares a Taste of San Diego
Personalized Book Lists
BookWiz Curates Tailored Book Suggestions and Manages Your Reading Lists
Streamlined Recipe Tools
RecipeMate Reduces Food Waste By Helping You Use What You Have
Optimized Reading Journeys
Books Calculator Estimates Reading Potential and Suggests Books
Fried Chicken Cocktails
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Educational Back-To-Cafeteria Campaigns
ASHA Offers Guidance to Families During Back-To-School
Nonfiction Book Discovery
BookFave Helps You Discover Bestselling Nonfiction and New Releases
Hawaiian-Inspired Slow Cooker Concepts
Julian Koebbe Designs the New Slow Cooker Concept
Classic-Era Aesthetic Restaurants
Café Boulud Offers a Seasonally-Changing Menu Experience
Personalized Nutrition Assistants
Cheffie Customizes Meals And Menus Based On Your Dietary Needs
Culinary Battle Games
Show Me Your Chef Recreates the Excitement of Cooking Competitions
Lemon-Themed Bakery Menus
Paris Baguette's New Lemon-Inspired Menu is Perfect for Summer
Chef-Inspired Kitchen Lines
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Smart Recipe Managers
Julienne Helps Users Import, Save, and Discover Recipes Effortlessly
Vegan Meal Generators
Vegan Recipe Generator Helps You Find Custom Plant-Based Meal Ideas
Literary Email Signatures
'Currently Reading' Adds Your Book Title to Your Email Signature
Book-Themed Plush Collectibles
Punchkins’ Book Plushies Celebrate a Love of Reading
Simplistic Seafood-Only Cookbooks
The Seafood Simple Cookbook by Eric Ripert Has 85 Recipes
Food Show Finders
TVFoodMaps Discovers Restaurants Seen on Your Favorite Food Shows
Exclusive New Year's Stays
Romer Hell’s Kitchen Offers a Unique New Year’s Eve Hotel Package
Boho Retailer Gift Guides
The Anthropologie Festive Gift Guide is Packed with Options
Gamified Reading Habit Builders
BookSlice is a Gamified Book Reader with Goal-Setting and AI Help
Pop-Up Test Kitchens
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Climate-Conscious Cocktails
Fura's Journal of Future Foods Menu Explores Specific Ingredients
Fresh Produce-Focused Campaigns
I Love Fruit & Veg from Europe Emphasizes Fresh European Produce
Ocean-Friendly Seafood Meals
Green Chef's April Recipes Share Seafood Watch-Recommended Seafoods
Grilled Cheese Swatch Books
The Borden Grilled Cheese Swatch Book Guides Chefs Along
Daily Self-Improvement Record Keeping
The Book of Life Helps People Grow and Reflect Over Time
Energizing New Years Menus
Chop Shop Has a New 'New Year, New You, New Chop Stop' Theme
Interactive Recipe Organizers
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Branded Tea-Themed Cookbooks
The Brew, Bake, Sip & Savour Cookbook Has 60 Recipes
Novelty Kitchen-Themed Emojis
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Learning Game Platforms
Study Snacks Turns Vocabulary and Knowledge Learning Into a Fun Game
Book Reading Managers
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Curated Book Recommendations
Expert Book Recommendations Curates Books Endorsed by Chosen Experts
Birthday Planning Guides
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Southern Cuisine Restaurant Menus
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Unlimited Recipe Chatbots
Recipe Pro Empowers Users to Create Endless Recipes Easily