NPR: (Cook) Books We Love (2025) (15 books)

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These are 2025 cookbooks that were recommended in NPR's Books We Love Series.

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1	The Art of Jacques Pépin: Favorite Recipes and Paintings From My Life in the Kitchen by Jacques Pépin 4.12 avg rating — 65 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
2	By Heart: Recipes to Hold Near and Dear by Hailee Catalano 4.38 avg rating — 237 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
3	Celebrate: Joyful Baking All Year Round by Paul Hollywood 3.98 avg rating — 82 ratings score: 98, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
4	Dinner: 120 Vegan and Vegetarian Recipes for the Most Important Meal of the Day by Meera Sodha 4.30 avg rating — 154 ratings score: 97, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
5	Dorie’s Anytime Cakes: A James Beard Award Winner's Collection of 100+ Simple Illustrated Recipes by Dorie Greenspan 4.03 avg rating — 131 ratings score: 96, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
6	Kwéyòl / Creole: Recipes, Stories, and Tings from a St. Lucian Chef's Journey: A Cookbook by Nina Compton 4.33 avg rating — 30 ratings score: 95, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
7	Let's Party: Recipes and Menus for Celebrating Every Day by Dan Pelosi 4.03 avg rating — 103 ratings score: 94, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
8	Long Day? Cook This: Easy East Asian Recipes With a Twist by Justin Tsang 3.95 avg rating — 22 ratings score: 93, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
9	Milk Street Backroads Italy: Finding Italy's Forgotten Recipes (A Cookbook) by Christopher Kimball 3.96 avg rating — 97 ratings score: 92, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
10	Pakistan: Recipes and Stories from Home Kitchens, Restaurants, and Roadside Stands by Maryam Jillani 4.30 avg rating — 30 ratings score: 91, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
11	Persiana Easy by Sabrina Ghayour 4.56 avg rating — 41 ratings score: 90, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
12	Recipes from the American South by Michael W. Twitty 4.56 avg rating — 32 ratings score: 89, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
13	Salsa Daddy: A Cookbook: Dip Your Way into Mexican Cooking by Rick Martinez 4.22 avg rating — 136 ratings score: 88, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
14	Something From Nothing: A Cookbook by Alison Roman 4.29 avg rating — 349 ratings score: 87, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
15	Umma: A Korean Mom's Kitchen Wisdom and 100 Family Recipes by Sarah Ahn 4.66 avg rating — 282 ratings score: 86, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars