Thanksgiving is almost here! It's time to buy yourself some stretchy pants, throw out the scale, and start planning how many casseroles you can eat in a day. Though Thanksgiving looks a little different this year, it continues to be a day to celebrate gratitude with food. Whether you're going solo this year or safely seeing some family, we've rounded up the 5 Best Cookbooks to Prepare for Thanksgiving.
From classic recipes, to how to use new appliances, these 5 books will get you through Thanksgiving. And just in case you haven't done it yet: now is the time to move your turkey from the freezer into the fridge.
1. The Pioneer Woman Cooks: The New Frontier
The #1 New York Times bestselling author and Food Network favorite The Pioneer Woman cooks up exciting new favorites from her life on the ranch in this glorious full-color cookbook that showcases home cooking at its most delicious (and most fun ).
Welcome to Ree's new frontier Much has happened on Drummond Ranch over the last couple of years: The kids are growing up, another left for college, Ree's business has expanded, and her cooking has evolved. While she still cherishes her trademark family-friendly style of food, Ree's been cooking up some incredible new dishes that reflect the flavors, colors, and texture she's craving these days.
The Pioneer Woman Cooks: The New Frontier features 120 brand new step-by-step recipes that inject fresh, exciting elements into Ree's beloved comfort foods. From super-scrumptious breakfasts, to tasty soups and sandwiches, to doable and delicious suppers and sides--and, of course, a collection of irresistible sweets you'll want to make immediately --home cooks everywhere will discover an extensive list of must-make dishes the whole family will love.
A wife, mother, and successful entrepreneur with a thriving business and popular social media presence, Ree knows exactly what it means to juggle life's numerous demands simultaneously. Because the day-to-day can get pretty busy, she's created diverse and delectable recipes to make breakfast, lunch, and dinner a little simpler by including solutions using a sheet pan, an Instant Pot, and a slow cooker, as well as her much-loved cast iron skillet and Dutch oven. And to reflect her own occasional adventures in carb cutting, Ree shares 50 of the most luscious "lower"-carb recipes you'll ever taste, designed to mix in with hearty recipes her longtime fans have come to love. In The Pioneer Woman Cooks: The New Frontier you can explore an amazing and eclectic mix of traditional and new including:
2. Modern Comfort Food
A collection of all-new soul-satisfying dishes from America's favorite home cookIn Modern Comfort Food, Ina Garten shares 85 new recipes that will feed your deepest cravings. Many of these dishes are inspired by childhood favorites--but with the volume turned way up, such as Cheddar and Chutney Grilled Cheese sandwiches (the perfect match for Ina's Creamy Tomato Bisque), Smashed Hamburgers with Caramelized Onions, and the crispiest hash browns that are actually made in a waffle iron
There are few things more comforting than gathering for a meal with the ones you love, especially when dishes like Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas are at the center of the table. Old-fashioned crowd pleasers like Roasted Sausages, Peppers, and Onions are even more delicious and streamlined for quick cleanup. For dessert? You'll find the best Boston Cream Pie, Banana Rum Trifle, and Black and White Cookies you'll ever make. Home cooks can always count on Ina's dependable, easy-to-follow instructions, with lots of side notes for cooking and entertaining--it's like having Ina right there beside you, helping you all the way.
From cocktails to dessert, from special weekend breakfasts to quick weeknight dinners, you'll find yourself making these cozy and delicious recipes over and over again.
3. Magnolia Table
Magnolia Table is infused with Joanna Gaines' warmth and passion for all things family, prepared and served straight from the heart of her home, with recipes inspired by dozens of Gaines family favorites made famous by Joanna's bakery, the Silos Baking Co., and classic comfort selections from the couple's new Waco restaurant, Magnolia Table, which opens early 2018.
Jo believes there's no better way to celebrate family and friendship than through the art of togetherness, celebrating tradition, and sharing a great meal. Magnolia Table includes 125 classic recipes-- from breakfast, lunch, and dinner to small plates, snacks, and desserts-- presenting a modern selection of American classics and personal family favorites that stem from Joanna's Korean and Lebanese heritage. Complemented by her love for her garden, these dishes also incorporate homegrown, seasonal produce at the peak of its flavor. Inside Magnolia Table, you'll find recipes the whole family will enjoy.
4. The Instant Pot Bible
This complete and authorized guide to your Instant Pot has more than 350 recipes for breakfasts, lunches, dinners, snacks, and even desserts -- for every size and model of Instant Pot.
More than five million people worldwide use Instant Pots to get food onto their table fast. But only The Instant Pot Bible has everything you need to revolutionize the way you cook with your favorite machine. Every one of the 350+ recipes gives ingredients and timings for all sizes and models of Instant Pot, including the Instant Pot MAX, which cooks even more quickly. And you get exciting new recipes that utilize the MAX's unique Sous Vide setting.
The Instant Pot Bible is the most comprehensive Instant Pot book ever published, with recipes for everything from hearty breakfasts to healthy sides, from centerpiece stews and roasts to decadent desserts. Bestselling authors and pressure-cooking experts Bruce Weinstein and Mark Scarbrough offer customized directions and timings for perfect results every time. And many recipes can also use the slow-cook setting to let the machine cook while you do other things.
These innovative "road map" recipes for classics such as vegetable soups, chilis, pasta casseroles, oatmeal, and more let you customize flavors and ingredients to make each of your family members' favorites. Need dinner in an instant? No problem-more than 175 recipes come together in just a few minutes or just a few steps. Not to mention vegan and vegetarian, keto-friendly, and gluten-free options galore.
The Instant Pot changed the way you cook. The Instant Pot Bible helps you make the most of it.
5. The Essential Air Fryer Cookbook
Unleash the power of your air fryer with this comprehensive air fryer bible, featuring 300+ recipes designed for every brand and model, from the authors of the bestselling Instant Pot Bible.
Welcome to the air fryer revolution. More than 7 million Americans use air fryers to make the crispiest French fries or crunchiest chicken tenders without the mess or health concerns of deep-frying. But your air fryer can also sear a rib-eye steak in half the time it takes to heat up the grill, roast the crispiest vegetables, and reheat leftovers while putting your microwave to shame.
Only The Essential Air Fryer Cookbook can show you how to make the most of this versatile kitchen appliance, for every meal of the day. Each of the 300-plus recipes gives ingredients and timings for every size of air fryer (from small 2-quart models to 10-quart ones), plus extra recipes to make each dish a complete, delicious meal.
This comprehensive air fryer bible will help you make delicious roasted chicken and healthy vegetable sides, decadent desserts, delightful snacks, and crispy wings and tenders that beat take-out by a mile. And air-frying experts Bruce Weinstein and Mark Scarbrough offer customized ingredient lists and timings alongside clear, easy-to-follow directions that will have you cooking like a pro, no matter your skill level.
