With its single color printing and chunky plastic binding, So Easy To Preserve may not be a trendy or glamorous book, but I'd argue it's an essential one. I reach for it constantly, trusting it as my go-to reference for canning, pickling, freezing, and drying food. More

If I were stuck on a deserted island, there's no question: I would want an endless supply of eggs. Along with, of course, a means to cook them. So you can understand the appeal of a cookbook devoted entirely to the incredible edible egg, yes? Yes! This lovely book from Rose Carrarini of Rose Bakery in Paris goes way beyond boiled in its exploration of the mighty egg, with lots of ideas for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and all the moments in between. More

Nigel Slater's The Kitchen Diaries II has not yet been published in the US, but I'm sharing this review anyway because I know I'm not the only non-UK citizen who's a big fan of Mr. Slater and his gorgeous but quite useful cookbooks. You can find copies of the UK edition here and there, and it will be published in the US this fall. But if you're like me and can't wait that long, read on for a peek into this beautiful, inspiring volume. More

If you are in a dinner rut, Jaden Hair is not going to let that last for long. Her book is packed with recipes that are not only of the quick and easy variety, but that are also healthy and full of fresh ingredients. Chinese take-out, begone! More

Q: Could you recommend some British cookbooks and cooking blogs? I am an ex-pat and find some ingredients different here (flour for example). Thanks.

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As someone who has breakfast for dinner at least once a week, I feel that I am in a position of authority to say, "This book. Yes." Because no matter what hour you are eating, how could you say no to such dishes as Steak & Eggs Benedict, Bacon Fried Rice, and Cornmeal Pancakes with Braised Short Ribs? I say a very firm "yes" to all of the above. More

Greek food — real, fresh, diverse Greek food — is often underrepresented here in the States. Sure, you can find a "Greek salad" anywhere, but from the mountains to the islands, Greece is a country of many different regions and dishes. Fortunately, for those of us who love Greek cuisine and want to learn more, there's The Country Cooking of Greece by Diane Kochilas. Omnivores and vegetarians alike will enjoy the rustic, homestyle recipes, many of them featuring ingredients like whole grains, healthy greens, and other seasonal fare. More

If seafood is your thing — or if you want it to be your thing — this is the guide to have on your shelf. At a whopping 600 pages, The River Cottage Fish Book is a veritable encyclopedia of fishy knowledge. Hugh Fearnley-Wittingstall is one of our favorites here on The Kitchn, and I can safely say that the River Cottage crew has done it again with this incredible collection of fish cooking techniques and recipes. More

Amanda Cohen owns Dirt Candy, a vegetarian, or more accurately a vegetable, restaurant in the East Village of New York. We already know that vegetarian food has moved far beyond its 1960's hippie reputation, but you may not know exactly how far unless you've experienced Ms. Cohen's bold, sassy, vegetable-focused food. Her cookbook, which quite fittingly is also a graphic novel, features Ms Cohen as a chef/ninja battling everything from bad contractors to kitchen injuries while trying to find a way to get more corn on her menu. More

Alana Chernila is a lady after my own DIY heart and a shout-out for her lovely, and incredibly useful, book is long overdue. And you should know upfront that if you invest in this book, you should be prepared to get your hands dirty. Through a combination of her gravitational charm and honest recipes, Alana will have pulled you into the kitchen before you can say, "ricotta." More