Dig into Cookbooks at the Library

October is National Cookbook Month! Why not try a delicious new recipe to celebrate? You’ll find cookbooks for every cuisine at the library, from Chicago-inspired street food to recipes from around the world. Here are some of my favorites in the library's collection:  

The Complete Vegetarian Cookbook by America's Test Kitchen 

Everyone knows they should eat more vegetables and grains, but that prospect can be intimidating with recipes that are often too complicated for everyday meals or lacking in fresh appeal or flavor. For the first time ever, the test kitchen has devoted its considerable resources to creating a vegetarian cookbook for the way we want to eat today. The Complete Vegetarian Cookbook is a wide-ranging collection of boldly flavorful vegetarian recipes covering hearty vegetable mains, rice and grains, beans and soy as well as soups, appetizers, snacks, and salads. Find an ebook version of The Complete Vegetarian Cookbook here. 

Indian-ish: Recipes and Antics from a Modern American Family by Priya Krishna

Indian food is everyday food! This colorful, lively book is food writer Priya Krishna’s loving tribute to her mom’s “Indian-ish” cooking—a trove of one-of-a-kind Indian-American hybrids that are easy to make, clever, practical, and packed with flavor. Think Roti Pizza, Tomato Rice with Crispy Cheddar, Whole Roasted Cauliflower with Green Pea Chutney, and Malaysian Ramen. Find a copy of Indian-ish here. 

The Superfun Times Vegan Holiday Cookbook: Entertaining for Absolutely Every Occasion by Isa Chandra Moskowitz

Isa provides everything you need to get your party started, from finger food and appetizers to casseroles, roasts, and dozens of special sides. Then comes a throng of cakes, cookies, cobblers, loaves, pies, and frozen treats to make you feel like the best dang vegan cook in the world. Find a copy of The Superfun Times Vegan Holiday Cookbook here. 

What's for Dessert: Simple Recipes for Dessert People by Claire Saffitz 

Filled with decadent delights to satisfy any sweet tooth, this all-new collection of straightforward and simple recipes for dessert people is filled with loads of troubleshooting advice that readers have come to count on. Find a copy of What's for Dessert here. 

All summaries provided by the publisher.