Best international cookbooks for home

From a James Beard Award winner, this book serves as both a comprehensive reference and a practical cookbook for those seeking an in-depth understanding of Lebanese cuisine. It delves into regional Lebanese cooking beyond common dishes, providing detailed recipes and culinary history.

This cookbook introduces home cooks to a traditional and efficient Japanese cooking method, perfect for comforting and flavorful meals. It focuses on Japanese *donabe* (clay pot) cooking, presenting simple yet delicious one-pot dishes.

This versatile cookbook is for anyone looking to master rice and explore its diverse applications across various international cuisines. It aims to transform the way rice is cooked, from achieving perfectly fluffy grains to creating complex global dishes.

This cookbook provides accessible and flavorful Israeli cuisine from a New York Times bestselling author, perfect for everyday meals. It offers a quick and easy ('zariz') approach to Israeli-inspired home cooking with satisfying recipes.

This cookbook is ideal for those seeking to infuse their cooking with the lively and distinctive flavors of the Caribbean. It promises a collection of vibrant and authentic Jamaican recipes, perfect for bringing island tastes home.

This cookbook expands the palate with diverse immigrant cuisines and offers a poignant look at the stories behind the food. Based on her successful Hulu series, it celebrates the culinary mosaic of the United States as a nation of immigrants.

From a beloved Italian cook, this book is perfect for mastering the art of pasta in all its forms. It's a comprehensive guide with over 100 recipes, ranging from classic cacio e pepe to homemade gnocchi and pasta al forno.

This debut cookbook from a Top Chef All-Stars champion offers creative and refined Chinese-inspired dishes, bringing a professional chef's touch to the home kitchen. It features 120 recipes blending Cantonese flavors with Michelin-starred inspiration.

This classic cookbook remains influential decades after its publication, teaching timeless fundamentals with clarity and passion, making it a must-have for any culinary library. It is considered an indispensable guide to authentic Italian home cooking, covering nearly every technique and staple.

This cookbook makes diverse Hawaiian flavors approachable for home cooks, emphasizing family-style meals and practical cooking tips. Chef Sheldon Simon integrates classic Hawaiian cuisine with global influences, offering 100 everyday recipes.

From a renowned chef, this book offers an authentic and comprehensive guide to Spanish cuisine for the home cook. It's a collection of Spanish recipes tied to specific regions and personal experiences, blending home cooking with restaurant-quality dishes.

This cookbook is perfect for those who appreciate fresh, vibrant, and healthy Mediterranean flavors, blending the culinary traditions of two iconic coastal regions. It captures the essence of the French Riviera and Ligurian cuisine, focusing on citrus, seafood, and olive oil.

This cookbook offers a unique and flavorful approach to South Asian cooking by highlighting the quality and origin of spices, providing fresh and aromatic dishes. It blends culinary storytelling with a focus on the farmers behind fresh, fragrant spices.

This cookbook offers a culturally significant and refreshing exploration of a distinct regional cuisine, making it a timely and unique addition to any home cook's collection. It delves into the rich blend of Ukrainian, Jewish, Turkish, and Armenian flavors.

This cookbook provides a comprehensive guide to a popular and interactive international dining experience, making it accessible for home gatherings. It covers everything needed to create a dazzling hot pot feast, celebrating the ancient Chinese tradition of communal dining.

This cookbook offers a soulful and precise exploration of Bahraini and Middle Eastern flavors, ideal for those who appreciate comforting one-pot meals. It's a vibrant celebration of Bahraini and Middle Eastern cooking, blending tradition with modern expression.

This cookbook is perfect for plant-forward cooks and Middle Eastern food lovers, honoring both everyday cooking and the joy of sharing many small dishes. It's a radiant celebration of Palestinian food, emphasizing generosity, seasonality, and bold vegetable-forward cooking.

This cookbook is ideal for lovers of bold spices and regional Indian cooking, offering dishes that carry the weight of history and memory. It takes readers on a culinary journey from quiet village kitchens to bustling city markets, celebrating everyday cooks and their extraordinary meals.

This cookbook is great for home cooks who want to understand the techniques and build confidence in Asian flavors and methods. It teaches the foundations of Asian cooking, from wok techniques to noodles and essential pantry items, guided by an experienced teacher.