Books like Cocina by Betty Crocker

Samin Nosrat’s cookbook teaches cooking fundamentals through four essential elements—salt, fat, acid, and heat—using clear explanations, 150 illustrations, and a collection of 100 core recipes to help any cook create balanced, delicious dishes.

Mark Bittman's entry‑level cookbook offers clear, practical recipes for everyday cooking, covering basic techniques and a wide range of dishes—including vegetarian options—aimed at home cooks in the United States.

A comprehensive guide to American cooking, featuring 950 recipes and tips on setting up a kitchen and storing food.

A comprehensive cookbook with 1,990 recipes and a guide to wine serving, American cooking tips, equipment, and microwave information.

315 Dishes Your Family Will Love Home cooks, rejoice! Best of Betty Crocker is packed with more recipes than ever before! From savory starters and satisfying entrees to delicious desserts and gifts from the kitchen, you'll find the perfect recipes for every event, whether it's a comfy weeknight at home or a celebration with family and friends. In this handy cookbook, Betty Crocker serves up all-time American classics and takes your taste buds on new adventures, all with step-by-step instructions and gorgeous glossy photos. We have even included hundreds of Betty's kitchen hints to help ensure that all your dishes are a feast for the palate and the eyes. For generations, family cooks have looked to Betty Crocker for inspiration and advice, and this book carries on the tradition. Won't you join us in the kitchen today?

Learn the timeless principles of good cooking with Alice Waters’ guide to choosing ingredients, mastering basics, and creating balanced, seasonally inspired meals—simple techniques that bring out the best in everyday cooking.

A guide to tasty, wholesome vegetarian American dishes that bring simple, fresh ingredients to the table with confidence and creativity.