Popsugar Living Home Chef The Best Cookbooks | 2020 You Will Drool Over These 16 Cookbook Recommendations 2 November 2020 by Shelcy Joseph Image Source: Amazon As POPSUGAR editors, we independently select and write about stuff we love and think you'll like too. If you buy a product we have recommended, we may receive affiliate commission, which in turn supports our work. While this year has been uncertain, one of the silver linings that has brought me joy is having more time to make new recipes. I've always loved the way food connects people, and more than being a foodie, I find comfort in the ritual of cooking. My husband and I spent the first few months of quarantine experimenting in the kitchen, and we're happy to report that we discovered a number of new chefs and delicious recipes. I'm sharing the wealth so that you can have your own culinary adventures at home, too. Get ready to be transported across the globe within the safe confines of your kitchen. Related: 14 Incredible Cookware Gifts For the Person Who Loves Being in the Kitchen New World Sourdough by Bryan Ford Image Source: uncommongoods.com If you've thought about baking your own sourdough, New World Sourdough by Bryan Ford ($28) is here to simplify the process. With practical tips and techniques, you will feel empowered and excited to dive into the wide variety of baked goods, from warm pita to sweet brioche. New World Sourdough by Bryan Ford $28 from uncommongoods.com Buy Now The Cooking Gene Image Source: target.com There's a reason The Cooking Gene by Michael W. Twitty ($19) was the winner of the 2018 James Beard Foundation's book of the year award. Twitty, a culinary historian, takes the reader through an eye-opening memoir of Southern cuisine and food culture, paying homage to his unique heritage. The Cooking Gene by Michael W. Twitty $19 from target.com Buy Now Senegal: Modern Senegalese Recipes From the Source to the Bowl by Pierre Thiam and Jennifer Sit Image Source: amazon.com One of my all-time favourite cookbooks? No doubt, Senegal: Modern Senegalese Recipes From the Source to the Bowl by Pierre Thiam and Jennifer Sit ($45)! Whether you make the leg of lamb or striped sea bass with tomato relish, you will be transported into the country's rich, multifaceted cuisine. Senegal: Modern Senegalese Recipes From the Source to the Bowl by Pierre Thiam $45 from amazon.com Buy Now Jerusalem by Yotam Ottolenghi and Sami Tamimi Image Source: target.com For a passionate and delicious read, check out Jerusalem by Yotam Ottolenghi and Sami Tamimi ($25). My husband and I received it as a present last year, and it's one of our favourite gifts. While we wait to travel abroad, this cookbook regularly takes us on bold culinary adventures. Jerusalem by Yotam Ottolenghi and Sami Tamimi $25 from target.com Buy Now Plenty More by Yotam Ottolenghi Image Source: target.com We also have Plenty More by Yotam Ottolenghi ($25). It will be your go-to for healthy, meatless recipes that will leave you wanting more. Plenty More by Yotam Ottolenghi $25 from target.com Buy Now The Rise by Marcus Samuelsson Image Source: target.com More than a cookbook, The Rise by Marcus Samuelsson ($38) is a celebration of Black food. Drawing inspiration from Southern, West African, Caribbean, and East African cuisines, the recipes are as diverse as they are inspiring. I'm excited to get my copy now that it's been released, and I hope you'll join me in this appreciation of Black chefs and migrant stories. The Rise by Marcus Samuelsson $38 from target.com Buy Now The Red Rooster Cookbook by Marcus Samuelsson Image Source: target.com Packed with funny anecdotes, old photos of Harlem and delicious recipes, The Red Rooster Cookbook by Marcus Samuelsson ($27) is a literal treat. Expect exciting recipes like Ethiopian spice-crusted lamb, Obama-approved ribs and brown-butter biscuits. The Red Rooster Cookbook by Marcus Samuelsson $27 from target.com Buy Now Ivan Ramen by Ivan Orkin Image Source: target.com After watching his episode on Chef's Table, I immediately had to grab Ivan Ramen by Ivan Orkin ($20). While I'm still missing some ingredients to make his savory ramen, I'm excited to get through winter with this cookbook. Ivan Ramen by Ivan Orkin $20 from target.com Buy Now The Kinfolk Table Image Source: amazon.com Gather around The Kinfolk Table ($28). Profiling 45 tastemakers — ranging from home cooks, bloggers, chefs, writers, and bakers — this cookbook is an ode to simple living and bringing people together through a common love for eating. The Kinfolk Table $28 from amazon.com Buy Now Tangy Tart Hot and Sweet: A World of Recipes for Every Day by Padma Lakshmi Image Source: amazon.com If you're a fan of award-winning author Padma Lakshmi, you'll buy this cookbook ASAP. Tangy Tart Hot and Sweet: A World of Recipes for Every Day ($20) makes it super easy to accomplish the most elaborate meals, such as BBQ Korean Short Ribs, Keralan Crab Cakes, and Chocolate Amaretto Ice Cream. You'll experience a host of favours and learn about new spices. Tangy Tart Hot and Sweet: A World of Recipes for Every Day $20 from amazon.com Buy Now The Encyclopedia of Spices and Herbs: An Essential Guide to the Flavours of the World by Padma Lakshm Image Source: amazon.com Take the learning a step further with The Encyclopedia of Spices and Herbs: An Essential Guide to the Flavours of the World by Padma Lakshmi ($27). With inspiring photography and a wealth of historical knowledge and advice, the book will turn your kitchen into a global one. The Encyclopedia of Spices and Herbs: An Essential Guide to the Flavours of the $27 from amazon.com Buy Now In Bibi's Kitchen by Hawa Hassan and Julia Turshen Image Source: target.com Somali chef Hawa Hassan gathered stories from bibis (or grandmothers) and shared 75 recipes in this illuminating book: In Bibi's Kitchen ($22). You'll be transported to eight African nations (South Africa, Mozambique, Madagascar, Comoros, Tanzania, Kenya, Somalia, and Eritrea) through the flavours of mangoes, cinnamon, dates, and so much more. In Bibi's Kitchen $22 from target.com Buy Now Jubilee: Recipes From Two Centuries of African American Cooking by Toni Tipton-Martin Image Source: amazon.com In Jubilee: Recipes From Two Centuries of African American Cooking ($24), author Toni Tipton-Martin brings us into the kitchens of masters, teaching us how to make a host of savory and sweet dishes, from seafood gumbo, buttermilk fried chicken, pecan pie with bourbon, sweet potato biscuits, and so much more. I'm drooling just thinking about it. Jubilee: Recipes From Two Centuries of African American Cooking $24 from amazon.com Buy Now Hallelujah! The Welcome Table: A Lifetime of Memories With Recipes by Maya Angelou Image Source: amazon.com I only recently found out that Maya Angelou wrote a cookbook, so I'll be getting Hallelujah! The Welcome Table: A Lifetime of Memories With Recipes ($20) ASAP. This cookbook needs no introduction. Hallelujah! The Welcome Table: A Lifetime of Memories With Recipes $20 from amazon.com Buy Now Black Girl Baking: Wholesome Recipes Inspired by a Soulful Upbringing by Jerrelle Guy Image Source: amazon.com In Black Girl Baking: Wholesome Recipes Inspired by a Soulful Upbringing ($11), author Jerrelle Guy takes us on a special baking journey that will involve all our senses. From Rosketti cookies to orange peel pound cake, each recipe is infused with her personal story, combining practical advice with a unique storytelling flair. Black Girl Baking: Wholesome Recipes Inspired by a Soulful Upbringing $11 from amazon.com Buy Now The Dooky Chase Cookbook by Leah Chase Image Source: amazon.com Known as the Queen of Creole cuisine, renowned chef Leah Chase brings us into her kitchen in The Dooky Chase Cookbook ($22). Along with the delectable recipes, you'll be served incredible stories of her heritage. The Dooky Chase Cookbook $22 from amazon.com Buy Now ShoppingHome ChefFood ShoppingCookingFood NewsRecipes