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Cook Books

Embark on a delicious adventure with Book Hero’s collection of cooking books. From beginner-friendly recipes to gourmet techniques, this selection offers a wide range of culinary delights to inspire home cooks of all levels. Explore both local and diverse cuisines, discover time-honored traditions, and experiment with new flavours and ingredients. Whether you’re looking for quick weeknight meals, indulgent desserts, or healthy dishes, our cookery books provide the guidance and inspiration you need to elevate your cooking skills. 

Staff Picks

Bake with Brooki

In Bake with Brookie, Brooke Bellamy shares her passion for baking through a delightful collection of recipes. The book guides...

Tasty

Tasty by Chelsea Winter is a delightful cookbook filled with delicious and easy-to-follow recipes designed for everyday home cooking. It...

RecipeTin Eats: Tonight

RecipeTin Eats: Tonight by Nagi Maehashi offers a delightful collection of comforting, easy-to-follow recipes designed for busy weeknights. The author...

Ottolenghi COMFORT

Ottolenghi COMFORT by Yotam Ottolenghi and Helen Goh offers a collection of delicious, homely recipes that bring a sense of...

What I Ate in One Year

What I Ate in One Year by Stanley Tucci is a delightful memoir where the renowned actor and gourmand shares...

Salad: Two Raw Sisters

Salad: Two Raw Sisters by Margo Flanagan and Rosa Power is a vibrant cookbook that encourages creative and nourishing salad...

Seriously Delicious

Seriously Delicious by Polly Markus is a delightful cookbook full of mouth-watering, fuss-free recipes designed for home cooks. The book...

The World's Easiest Recipes

The World's Easiest Recipes by Linda Duncan offers simple and effortless recipes designed for cooks of all skill levels. The...

Cooking is not about just joining the dots, following one recipe slavishly and then moving on to the next. It's about learning, exploring, and enjoying.

- Nigella Lawson

When you cook your own food, you know exactly what’s in it. It’s one of the most important skills you can have, and once you master it, you’re never at the mercy of fast food or junk food again.

- Jamie Oliver

Your body is not a temple, it’s an amusement park. Enjoy the ride.

- Anthony Bourdain

A cookbook is only as good as its poorest recipe.

- Yotam Ottolenghi

Pull up a chair. Take a taste. Come join us. Life is so endlessly delicious.

- Ruth Reichl