Put a bowl of creamy, crumb-topped mac n' cheese on the cover of any book and I am oath-bound to pick it up. But this isn't just any mac n' cheese. This is a mac n' cheese makeover — a lighter version developed by those exacting and perfectionist cooks over at America's Test Kitchen, and it's just one of over 175 comfort food recipes they tweaked and remodeled. Half the fat and still deserving of the Test Kitchen's stamp of tasty approval? I'm in.

For individuals and families with food allergies, going out to eat or ordering takeout is not always an option, even if the cook is busy or tired. Cybele Pascal's Allergy-Free and Easy Cooking offers a solution with recipes for homey comfort foods and restaurant favorites that can be on the table in 30 minutes or less. More

Irish food doesn’t often get the acclaim it deserves. Irish celebrity chef Rachel Allen is changing that little by little all over the world, literally. She was in Dubai last week and in NYC this week, and her fan base continues to grow like wild fire.  It’s because she presents Irish cuisine with a breath of fresh air, including modern takes on traditional dishes. St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner so it’s the perfect time you to take another look at what she’s dishing in her latest book, Rachel’s Irish Family Food.

Karen Solomon is known and beloved for her two previous cookbooks Jam It, Pickle It, Cure It and Can It, Bottle It, Smoke It. But for her third book, a much anticipated volume devoted to asian pickles, she is trying something a little different by releasing the book slowly in chapter-long, mini ebooks, sold for $2.99 each. Let's take a peek at her first release, Asian Pickles: Japan, and see what it has to offer. More

Have you, perhaps, forgotten how délicieux French food can be? This is Rachel Khoo's worst fear, and she is determined not to let the situation get out of hand. If your idea of French cuisine is fussy technique and loads of butter, wait until you see her muffin tin croque madames and her chicken dumpling soup. In her tiny Paris apartment with its two-burner stove, Rachel Khoo reminds all of us how truly phenomenal French food can be.

I've never met a cannoli that I didn't like. Or a panna cotta. Or a scoop of gelato. Let's just say that it would take a stronger person than myself to resist the lure of a fine Italian cake or pastry. Grace Massa Langlois is a lady after my own heart, and her dedication to all things sweet and good have led to this delightful cookbook of classic Italian desserts.

If you think nut butters are just for sandwiches, get ready to expand your horizons with Nut Butter Universe by Robin Robertson. This vegan cookbook proclaims the versatility of peanut, almond, cashew, sesame, and other nut and seed butters for every meal of the day. The butters in these recipes are also interchangeable, so those who are allergic to some, but not all, nuts and seeds can still benefit. More

If you are the type of person who hates eating the same thing for dinner two nights in a row but also doesn't want to spend hours making dinner every single evening, then I think you'll be interested in this new cookbook. One Pan, Two Plates is full of one-pot (or one-skillet!) meals that come together in a flash and won't leave you a lot of leftovers to deal with. Sound like your kind of party? Read on.

Despite the avalanche of cookbooks dumped on us every year, you will still find the Joy of Cooking on the top of many people's most used, most loved cookbook lists. While the Betty Crocker and Better Homes and Gardens cookbooks have perhaps sold more copies, it's Joy that's the most beloved, handed down from generation to generation. I myself have three versions on my book shelf (1963, 1975, and the controversial 1997 editions.) How about you? What's your favorite edition of the Joy of Cooking?
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This is a guy who gives new meaning to the idea of playing with your food. Whether it's skewering french toast on cinnamon sticks for brunch-ready finger food or making cheez-whiz foam for a burger, Richard Blais is definitely having fun in the kitchen. His enthusiasm is infectious. I want to cook from this book and I want to do it right now.