2018 was a wonderful year for new Cookbooks! This round up of 15 cookbooks is perfect for everyone, of every skill level. Something for everyone!
Gift giving can be tricky at times, but with this list of 15 Must Give Cookbooks For Christmas 2018, you’ll be all set for everyone on your list.
There have been so many new cookbooks published in 2018. So many scrumptious recipes, drool worthy pictures, and wonderful story telling in each of these cookbooks. Famous chefs, food critics, actresses, and awesome bloggers have all created wonderful collections of their favorite recipes.
Everyone from your mothers, fathers, boss, cousin, and the guy down the road will love to get a new cookbook. You’ll just need to find the one that is perfect for them. This round of up cookbooks in 2018 is sure to have something for everyone.
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15 Must Give Cookbooks For Christmas 2018
The Perfect Scoop, Revised and Updated: 200 Recipes for Ice Creams, Sorbets, Gelatos, Granitas, and Sweet Accompaniments
Move over Ben & Jerry’s, who ever you gift this to will be on their way to creating their own ice cream empire. The recipes are fun, creative, and, most importantly, delicious.
Gifting this cookbook along with an ice cream maker will make you the gift winner!
Dinner Illustrated: 175 Meals Ready in 1 Hour or Less
I know we all fall into a dinner time ruts every now and then, so this will help everyone get out of it and get a fun, easy dinner on the table. Recipes are ready in under an hour and can be prepared in advanced as well to make week nights a breeze
Untraditional Desserts: 100 Classic Treats with a Twist
My blogging buddy created this new cookbook of untraditional desserts that are fun mash-up’s of your favorite things, like Cinnamon Roll Bread Pudding and Blueberry Muffin Cheesecake. This book is great for bakers of all skill levels.
Make the Flutternutter Bars- to die for!!!
Cravings: Hungry for More
Chrissy Teigen is the best. Her first book was awesome, and this one is just as awesome- if not better. There are creative recipes that mash up flavors that will become family favorites in no time. Her banana bread became famous on Twitter, and it is clear to see why- so incredible! My favorite section is “Thai Mom” that features recipes from Chrissy’s mom, Pepper. Everyone will love the easy, flavorful recipes that are comforting for every kind of craving.
The Austin Cookbook: Recipes and Stories from Deep in the Heart of Texas
The Austin Cookbook is basically a love letter to Austin as it is a wonderful collection of recipes from the cities best chefs. Stories, recipes, and bright beautiful photos adorn this cookbook. It will make whoever opens this to book a flight to Austin ASAP!!!
Pull Up a Chair: Recipes from My Family to Yours
Tiffani Thiessen graduated from Bayside to the Cooking Channel. She created a wonderful cookbook filled with recipes that every one will love. Everyone will want to gather around the table, pull up a chair, and dig into recipes like enchilada, pies, deviled eggs, and stuffed french toast. This book is great for everyone as it features fun Movie Night recipes for the kids to An All Dressed Up Cocktail Hour that is delightfully adults only.
Magnolia Table: A Collection of Recipes for Gathering
Joanna does it all and now so can you! Or at least you can make up her family favorite recipes. Grab a Demo Day shirt and you’ll be a hit with any fan of Fixer Upper.
Better Homes and Gardens New Cook Book, 17th Edition
Better Homes and Garden has outdone themselves with this latest edition of their New Cookbook. It’s jam packed full of recipes that everyone will love. All recipes are accompanied with beautiful photos. Plus, there are plenty of informative guides that break down basics as well as more complicated processes. Perfect for everyone who is hungry.
Every Day Easy Air Fryer: 100 Recipes Bursting with Flavor
Air Fryer’s are the new Instant Pot. It’s this seasons must get kitchen gaget. This cookbook has 100 recipes that you won’t believe were all cooked in an air fryer. Of course, the chicken wings are wonderful, but you won’t believe that you can create desserts in there too!!
Whiskey in a Teacup: What Growing Up in the South Taught Me About Life, Love, and Baking Biscuits
Reese created a beautiful life style cookbook that will have you smiling along with her silly stories. Whip up some breakfast while you wear your hot rollers. Be Southern fabulous.
What’s Gaby Cooking: Everyday California Food
Gaby’s infectious personality shines through with this cookbook. Her Everyday California Food is all about having something tasty to eat. Recipes like Chimichurri Cauliflower Rice Bowl with Grilled Fish, Taco Skillet Bake, and Street Corn Pizza will transport you to the coast. Ingredients are simple but the end result are breathtakingly beautiful.
Session Cocktails: Low-Alcohol Drinks for Any Occasion
The perfect mixology book for long summer afternoons hanging by the lake or at the beach drinking the afternoon away. The low-alcohol drinks allow you to enjoy a full day of drinking, but without the heavy buzz and hangover the next day. This would be a great gift for your favorite hostess, along with some glasses or a bottle of their favorite spirit.
Platters and Boards: Beautiful, Casual Spreads for Every Occasion
This would pair perfectly with the cocktails book, because you always need a snack when you are enjoying a drink. Beautiful boards arranged with veggies, fruit, meats, crackers, and spreads will make you hungry flipping through the book. Gift with a large wooden cutting board.
Delish: Eat Like Every Day’s the Weekend
This is fun for the person in your life who is addicted to watching those crazy food videos and scrolling through Instagram for food pictures. The food and pictures are drool worth. Most of the over 275 recipes are cheat day worthy, but always fun.
River Cafe 30: Simple Italian recipes from an iconic Restaurant
The follow up to their original River Cafe Cookbook (which I have and love!), celebrates the 30th anniversary of the iconic London restaurant. This cookbook revisits the Italian recipes that became famous and adds new ones. Mixed among the recipes are snap shots sharing the history.
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Have a great holiday season gifting wonderful cookbooks!
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You want to great ideas for different cookbooks here. I love exploring different recipes. People have such great and creative ideas.
This Christmas I am looking forward to decorations and lights and the nutcrackers that we have out and displayed. I love baking for gifts that we give out to family and friends. I am hoping that my mother will be healing (as she had an accident on Thanksgiving).
Christmas gifts, sorted!
Im looking forward to spending time with good friends and family and enjoying all the Hallmark Christmas Movies! I had never heard of the Austin Cookbook you mentioned above… but after reading your comments Im heading over to get it now! Thanks!
I’m looking forward to all of the festive holiday light displays!
There are some awesome new cookbooks here that I can’t wait to check out!
I love cookbooks! I have got to try these! I love spending time baking, watching Hallmark movies and spending time with family!
I love these! Awesome gift idea!
I love these! Really great gift idea!
These cookbooks are great ideas for gift giving! I have several friends in mind who would love any one of these cookbooks
I’m looking forward to having a baby (due this Christmas!)
I am looking forward to a day of tamale making with my sister and niece.
Drinking hot cocoa and playing in the snow with my young nephews.