Books like It's About Time by Michael Schlow

Anthony Bourdain tells the candid, behind‑the‑pan stories of his rise from dishwasher to celebrated chef, mixing culinary insight with personal anecdotes.

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.

On Food and Cooking offers a definitive, science‑backed look at ingredients, techniques and the history of eating, with updated explanations and rich illustrations for chefs and home cooks alike.

The Flavor Bible is a definitive culinary reference that teaches chefs and home cooks how to season ingredients for maximum flavor, drawing on the expertise of leading chefs and offering thousands of ingredient pairings.

A classic cookbook by New York Times food editor Craig Claiborne, offering a wide range of international and American recipes tailored for the home gourmet cook.

Rick Rodgers guides readers through a season‑focused menu, offering simple recipes that highlight squash, root vegetables, cranberries, and other autumn staples, from comforting soups to festive desserts.

A cookbook of Ina Garten’s elegant yet accessible recipes, offering a wide range of breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert dishes that can be prepared for everyday meals or special occasions, with stylish entertaining tips.

"Named one of the five favorite culinary books of this decade by Food Arts magazine, The Professional Chef is the classic kitchen reference that many of America's top chefs have used to understand basic skills and standards for quality as well as develop a sense of how cooking works. Now, the ninth edition features an all-new, user-friendly design that guides readers through each cooking technique, starting with a basic formula, outlining the method at-a-glance, offering expert tips, covering each method with beautiful step-by-step photography, and finishing with recipes that use the basic techniques. The new edition also offers a global perspective and includes essential information on nutrition, food and kitchen safety, equipment, and product identification. Basic recipe formulas illustrate fundamental techniques and guide chefs clearly through every step, from mise en place to finished dishes. Includes an entirely new chapter on plated desserts and new coverage of topics that range from sous vide cooking to barbecuing to seasonality Highlights quick reference pages for each major cooking technique or preparation, guiding you with at-a-glance information answering basic questions and giving new insights with expert tips Features nearly 900 recipes and more than 800 gorgeous full-color photographs Covering the full range of modern techniques and classic and contemporary recipes, The Professional Chef, Ninth Edition is the essential reference for every serious cook"--

Jennifer Perillo’s Homemade With Love offers practical, approachable recipes that celebrate local farmers’ markets and American cooking, making hearty dishes easy for busy parents and everyday cooks.

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.

Indulge in Ina Garten's collection of simple, elegant recipes that capture the spirit of entertaining, drawing on her experience as a seasoned chef and celebrated store owner.

Union Square Cafe's 160 recipes, inspired by the restaurant's signature dishes and tips for success, bring the bustling energy and warm artwork of the Union Square Cafe to your kitchen. Perfect for home cooks and culinary enthusiasts alike.

A massive, illustrated guide featuring over 1,000 America’s Test Kitchen recipes, step‑by‑step tutorials, and in‑depth ratings of equipment and ingredients, designed to teach practical cooking skills for a wide range of dishes.

A diverse collection of 80+ recipes sourced from talented producers across the country, blending American comfort dishes with international flavors such as French breakfast, Indian feast, and Spanish croquetas.