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The Best Cookbooks to Give as Gifts

November 20, 2019 By Lisa Sharp 1 Comment

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The best cookbooks to give as gifts for all occasions, including vegetarian cookbooks, Instant Pot cookbooks, air fryer cookbooks, Italian cookbooks and so many more.

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Even with so many recipes online now it’s still nice to have real cookbooks. I have a cabinet in my kitchen dedicated to my cookbook collection which I love. 

Many of my cookbooks are actually vintage but I have some current ones as well. The nice thing about current cookbooks is more of them actually have photos of the food. I love being able to see what the recipe should look like. 

Cookbooks also make great gifts for someone that is trying to learn to cook more or just loves cooking in general. They are also great as housewarming gifts or wedding shower gifts. Many of my cookbooks were wedding gifts and I still use them all of the time.

This list of the best cookbooks includes so many different cookbooks. There are vegetarian cookbooks, holiday cookbooks, Instant Pot cookbooks and so much more. All are perfect for gifts.

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The Best Cookbooks

From Scratch Holiday Cookbook 

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“From Scratch” has 25 tried and true holiday recipes are taken straight from my family’s cookbook. These recipes have been perfected over generations, and each one features the best ingredients, such as raw milk, pastured eggs, and Einkorn flour. They can also be made using conventional ingredients.

Beautiful Boards

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Make mealtimes, special occasions, and holidays extra memorable with these 50 delicious, inspiring, family-friendly, and easy-to-recreate snack boards.

Beautiful Smoothie Bowls

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Imagine curling up on the couch with your favorite bowl piled high with a delicious frozen treat topped with fresh fruit and nuts--and what's in that bowl is actually good for you! Smoothie bowls make this dream a reality.

Fiercely DIY Guide to Jams, Jellies, & Fruit Butters 

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Making your own jams and jellies can seem pretty scary but this guide helps make it easy. It even includes easy solutions to common jelly fails.

Good Fast Eats

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Ready to eat in under an hour, these recipes are healthy, delicious, and easy to make! With recipes like Beef and Potato Picadillo, Sweet and Spicy Chicken Black Bean Enchiladas, and Baked Breakfast Taquitos, you won't have to spend a fortune or a lot of time cooking or cleaning up.

I Hate Vegetables Cookbook

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Think you’re a veggie hater who could never enjoy vegetables? Do salads make you wilt? Do sprouts make you shudder? Then this is the cookbook for you! With the help of the I Hate Vegetables Cookbook, you’ll learn to love vegetables one great recipe at a time.

The Everything Gluten-Free & Dairy-Free Cookbook

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The Everything Gluten-Free & Dairy-Free Cookbook includes 300 gluten- and dairy-free recipes that your whole family will enjoy—from eggs benedict casserole to coconut cream pie. These easy and delicious recipes make it painless to start living a healthier life and feel better.

Easy Baking From Scratch

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You don’t need to be a top pastry chef to make baked goods from scratch. Easy Baking from Scratch offers the easiest recipes, time-saving tips, and quick tutorials so that anyone can bake homemade treats.

Better Homes and Gardens New Cook Book

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Since 1930, the Better Homes and Gardens New Cook Book has been a trusted staple in kitchens across America. The 17th edition is fully updated and revised to reflect both the best of today's food trends and time-tested classics.

The Kitchen Mason Collection

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The Kitchen Mason Collection is a delicious compilation of step by step recipes created with you in mind. With pictures every step of the way, these user-friendly recipes guarantee success every time! Incorporating everything from an amazing One Pot Pizza Pasta to the much loved old school Butterscotch Tart, Kitchen Mason has got all your foodie desires covered.

Instant Pot Fast and Easy

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Is your Instant Pot still in a box or just not getting used as much as it should? Instant Pot Fast and Easy will help you change that with delicious and easy recipes.

Plant-Powered for Life

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Fall in love with whole plant foods, and they will love you back!
52 simple steps and 125 globally inspired recipes show the way.

20-Minute Italian

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With Italian-born cook Andrea Soranidis’ 20-minute (or less!) recipes, you can enjoy classic Italian dishes without spending hours simmering sauce or slaving over a hot stove―and most importantly, without sacrificing the amazing flavors you love.

Every Day Easy Air Fryer

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Every one of the recipes in this book can be made in an hour or less, and many are on the table in as little as 30 minutes. You won't find "cream of anything" cans in the ingredient list: instead, you'll start with fresh ingredients—healthful meats and vegetables—and let the air fryer do the hard work.

Weeknight One-Pot Vegan Cooking

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You won’t find any salads or tofu here! Perfect for vegans, vegetarians and veggie-loving omnivores alike, this book centers on whole-food recipes for more nutritious, satisfying meals without sacrificing flavor. Even on your busiest weeknights, these simple yet delicious meals will please the whole family with time to spare.

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  1. giulia lombardo

    November 20, 2019 at 11:36 am

    interesting titles:D

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