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Cookbook News May 27, 2024

Here Come Three New Summer 2024 Cookbooks from Penguin Random House

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    Hello!! My name is Carrie

    I am a cookbook collector, an avid party hostess, a wine blogger and a shopaholic. Looking forward to showing you some of my favorite cookbook finds, sharing vintage cookbooks I've collected, and exploring new cookbooks coming out soon with you.

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    Here’s a quick departure from cookbooks for a mome Here’s a quick departure from cookbooks for a moment if you will allow me.. I collect children’s picture books about food, and thought some of you might like to see my latest addition! 

“Please Pass the Tamales!” is by author Silvia López @silvialopezauthor with fantastic illustrations by Mirelle Ortega @msmirelle . (I really hope they win a book award for these illustrations!) 

Published in August 2026 by Crown Books for Young Readers. 

We’ll learn a lot from this kids book about tamales and their variations in Latin American countries! 

And yes, the book is also available in Spanish. 

-Carrie 

#cookbookdivas #picturebooks #tamales
    Here is a darling and well designed new mini cookb Here is a darling and well designed new mini cookbook, “Cozy Café Cookies: Seasonal Sweet Treats to Bake at Home” by Libby Silbermann @libby_silb (@quadrillebooks August 2026) 

The two chapters are Autumn and Winter. 

Each recipe has a gorgeous photo. Measurements are bith metric and imperial style. 

A cute little gift book. Great to leave in the kitchen for guests at your cabin or vacation home too! 

-Carrie #cookbookdivas #autumnbaking #cookiebook
    Here’s another peek inside the brand new seasonal Here’s another peek inside the brand new seasonal book-inspired cookbook “The Official Pumpkin Spice Café Cookbook” 

This popular new recipe book is based on the cozy books by Laurie Gilmore @lauriegilmore_author (@harpercollins August 2026) 

Cookbook author Heather Thomas developed and wrote the recipes, which are  inspired by the series of cozy books set in Dream Harbor. 

Chapters include: 

• The Pumpkin Spice Café
• The Cinnamon Bun Bookstore
• The Christmas Tree Farm
• The Gingerbread Bakery
• The Strawberry Patch Pancake House
• The Daisy Chain Flower Shop

I’d love to hear if you have tried any of these recipes yet!

-Carrie #cookbookdivas #thepumpkinspicecafe #newcookbooks
    Just looking ahead a little bit to the festive sea Just looking ahead a little bit to the festive season! 

Here is a preview of the brand new illustrated cocktail book “Bar Humbug: 60 Seasonal Cocktails to Get You in the Festive Spirit” by Alicia Miller (@welbeckillustrated August 2026) 

Recipes are organized by drink categories: 

• Warming Drinks
• Sparkling & Fizz
• Spirited Classics with a Twist
• Dessert & Creamy Cocktails

Did this drinks book make you thirsty like it did me? 

-Carrie 

#cookbookdivas #cocktailbook #holidaycocktails
    Here is my cookbook preview of “We Use What We Hav Here is my cookbook preview of “We Use What We Have Recipes: 101 Easy Weeknight Meals” by Alex MacLaren @mac.larena (@countrymanpress August 2026) 

Thank you to the publisher for gifting me this advance copy. 

The chapters in this quite useful dinner cookbook include: 

• For the Love of Meat and Potatoes (or Rice) 
• Pasta & Noodles
• Soups, Stews & Skillets
• Casseroles & Rice Dishes
• Sandwiches & Wraps
• Salads & Veggies
• Snacks & Dips

It’s back to school season and this new cookbook came out at the perfect time to help us all figure out what’s for dinner this week! 

-Carrie 

#cookbookdivas #cookbookstagram #newcookbook
    Here is our preview of the summer barbecue and liv Here is our preview of the summer barbecue and live fire cookbook “Firepit Feast: Adventurous Recipes for Live-Fire Cooking” by Diana Yen @diana_yen_ (@artisan_books July 2025) 

Chapters include: 

• On the Grill
• Foil Packets
• Cast-Iron Skillet
• Sweet and Savory Skewers
• Over and Under the Coals
• Dutch Oven
• Pudgy Pies
• Go-with-Everything Basics

There’s also a section in the back for recipes that are good for camping. 

Happy summertime, 
-Carrie 

#cookbookdivas #livefirecooking #cookbooks
    I’m so pleased to show you a preview of the new bo I’m so pleased to show you a preview of the new book for cookbook collectors, “Cookbooking: A Fan’s Guide” by Debbie Berne @debbiebernedesign (@hardiegrantusa 2026) 

This is a fascinating book on the history of cookbooks and us fans who love and collect (hoard?) them! 

Each chapter is a fascinating, well researched food writing essay on cookbooks and associated food history. 

A great book to dive into and read cover to cover. Perhaps a chapter a day jn the morning with your coffee, or in the evening with a glass of wine? 

-Carrie 

#cookbookdivas #cookbooking #cookbooklove
    Just a reminder - Our cookbook cookalong for Novem Just a reminder - Our cookbook cookalong for November 2026 is “The Unofficial Disney Parks Retro Cookbook: 60+ Nostalgic Recipes and Stories of Yesteryear” by Julie Tremaine @julietremaine and Carly Caramanna @adventuresbycarly (@harpercelebratebooks , October 13, 2026).

(We are not affiliated with Disney or with the authors)

The cookbook authors have recreated recipes from Disney parks restaurants that are now-closed, such as the Adventureland Verandah, the Empress Lilly, and the Tahitian Terrace.

We will start cooking recipes and making drinks from the cookbook on November 1st. 

Join our cozy private Facebook cookalong group or subscribe to our private Instagram broadcast channel to participate in photo posting, livestreams, chats and discussions.

See you in November!

-Carrie

#cookbookdivas #cookalong
    I’m so excited to preview this brand new cookbook I’m so excited to preview this brand new cookbook with you! 

It’s “The Official Pumpkin Spice Café Cookbook” based on the charming cozy books by Laurie Gilmore @lauriegilmore_author (@harpercollins August 2026) 

Cookbook author Heather Thomas developed and wrote the recipes. 

Recipes are inspired by the series of cozy books set in Dream Harbor. 

Chapters include: 

• The Pumpkin Spice Café
• The Cinnamon Bun Bookstore
• The Christmas Tree Farm
• The Gingerbread Bakery
• The Strawberry Patch Pancake House
• The Daisy Chain Flower Shop

I am so ready for autumn, the baking season, pumpkin spice and soup season! 

-Carrie #cookbookdivas #thepumpkinspicecafe #newcookbook
    Here is our #cookbooknews roundup of the new cookb Here is our #cookbooknews roundup of the new cookbooks being published this autumn 2026 from @murdochbooks and @murdochbooks_uk ! 

• Around the World in 50 Curries: India, Thailand, Sri Lanka, Singapore, Japan, and beyond, by Jimmy Guo (August 11, 2026)

• Bistro Food: Fast French One-Pot, by Stéphane Reynaud (August 16, 2026)

• Christmas Classics: Timeless Recipes for the Festive Season, by the Murdoch Books Test Kitchen (Oct 13, 2026

• Cozy Baking Life: Recipes to Warm the Heart and Sweeten the Table, by Michelle Lu (November 10, 2026)

• Cozy Baking Life: Recipes to Warm the Heart and Sweeten the Table, by Michelle Lu (November 10, 2026)

• Eat More Greek: Approachable, Affordable and Achievable Recipes to Make at Home, by Conor Curran (October 6, 2026)

• Eva Pau’s Asian Cookbook: 80 Vibrant Recipes for Every Day, by Eva Pau (October 6, 2026)

• Korean Home Cooking (mini): 100 Authentic Everyday Recipes, from Bulgogi to Bibimbap, by Jina Jung (August 11, 2026)

• A Little Something: Snacks, Picky Bits, Dips and Drinks for Lazy Days, by Siri Barje (July 14, 2026)

• Made Simple: Easy Recipes for Everyday, by Danielle Alvarez (November 17, 2026)

• Prime Cuts: The complete guide to choosing, understanding, and cooking meat, by Jess Pryles (October 6, 2026)

• Sweet Heart: What kind of sweet does your heart desire?, by Natalie Paull (Sep 15, 2026)

• Sweet Buns: 40 Step-by-Step Recipes for Cinnamon Buns and More, by Maren Thobaben (September 15, 2026)

• A Sweet Trip to Paris: Recipes and Stories for the City’s Most Iconic Pastries, by Elisabeth Pérotin (November 17, 2026)

• Tender: From Basic Braises to the New Stew, Soups to Swill in and Carby Cushions, by Lucy Tweed (Sep 8, 2026)

• Tonight’s Dinner, Tomorrow’s Lunchbox: Easy affordable weeknight meals, by George Georgievski (August 11, 2026)

• Weeknights with Alice: Smart, Speedy Dinners, Starting with the Veg, by Alice Zaslavsky (October 6, 2026)

• The Winter Cabin Cookbook: Scandinavian-Inspired Recipes to Share, by Shellie Froidevaux (November 3, 2026)

#cookbookdivas #newcookbook
    New blog post over on our blog at #cookbookdivas - New blog post over on our blog at #cookbookdivas - “The Many Wonderful Cookbooks Arriving Autumn 2026 from Murdoch Books” 

• Around the World in 50 Curries: India, Thailand, Sri Lanka, Singapore, Japan, and beyond, by Jimmy Guo (August 11, 2026)

• Bistro Food: Fast French One-Pot, by Stéphane Reynaud (August 16, 2026)

• Christmas Classics: Timeless Recipes for the Festive Season, by the Murdoch Books Test Kitchen (Oct 13, 2026

• Cozy Baking Life: Recipes to Warm the Heart and Sweeten the Table, by Michelle Lu (November 10, 2026)

• Eat More Greek: Approachable, Affordable and Achievable Recipes to Make at Home, by Conor Curran (October 6, 2026)

• Eva Pau’s Asian Cookbook: 80 Vibrant Recipes for Every Day, by Eva Pau (October 6, 2026)

• Korean Home Cooking (mini): 100 Authentic Everyday Recipes, from Bulgogi to Bibimbap, by Jina Jung (August 11, 2026)

• A Little Something: Snacks, Picky Bits, Dips and Drinks for Lazy Days, by Siri Barje (July 14, 2026)

• Made Simple: Easy Recipes for Everyday, by Danielle Alvarez (November 17, 2026)

• Prime Cuts: The complete guide to choosing, understanding, and cooking meat, by Jess Pryles (October 6, 2026)

• Sweet Heart: What kind of sweet does your heart desire?, by Natalie Paull (Sep 15, 2026)

• Sweet Buns: 40 Step-by-Step Recipes for Cinnamon Buns and More, by Maren Thobaben (September 15, 2026)

• A Sweet Trip to Paris: Recipes and Stories for the City’s Most Iconic Pastries, by Elisabeth Pérotin (November 17, 2026)

• Tender: From Basic Braises to the New Stew, Soups to Swill in and Carby Cushions, by Lucy Tweed (Sep 8, 2026)

• Tonight’s Dinner, Tomorrow’s Lunchbox: Easy affordable weeknight meals, by George Georgievski (August 11, 2026)

• Weeknights with Alice: Smart, Speedy Dinners, Starting with the Veg, by Alice Zaslavsky (October 6, 2026)

• The Winter Cabin Cookbook: Scandinavian-Inspired Recipes to Share, by Shellie Froidevaux (November 3, 2026)

I look forward to exploring these new cookbooks from @murdochbooks for you over on our social platforms!

-Carrie 

#cookbooklove #newcookbooks
    Here is our cookbook preview and flipthrough of “W Here is our cookbook preview and flipthrough of “We Fancy: Simple Recipes To Make The Everyday Special” by Jerrelle Guy @chocolateforbasil (@_simonelement February 2026) 

Chapters include: 

• Pour Yourself a Drink
• Dinner Snacks
• Fast ‘n’ Fancy
• What’s the Rush?
• Jazzy Rice
• Elegant Sides
• My Hungry Inner Child
• Fancy by Myself
• Lavish Leftovers
• Breakfast for Dinner
• Homemade Toppings
• Sauces
• Sprinkles and Crunchies 

Hope you enjoyed this preview! 

#cookbooklove #cookbookdivas #cookbookstagram
    Let’s quickly peek through the fun new pop culture Let’s quickly peek through the fun new pop culture cookbook by @kim_laidlaw - “Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Recipes from Sunnydale, The Official Cookbook” (@insighteditions 2026) 

Chapters include: 

• Dawn of the Day
• Bites
• “Let’s Do Lunch”
• Monstrous Mains
• Sweet Fangs
• Demon Drinks

After looking through this delightful cookbook, I am quite inspired to embark upon a rewatch of the Buffy the Vampire Slayer movie and TV series! 

-Carrie #cookbookdivas #buffythevampireslayer #insighteditions
    I’m a huge book nerd, and I am delighted to be abl I’m a huge book nerd, and I am delighted to be able to preview this new literary themed cocktail book with you! 

“Book Club Bar” is by Erin Neary and Nat Esten, with photographs by Sheneur Menaker @feaststudio_ 

Thanks to the publisher, @quartobooksus for gifting me this advance copy. 

Chapters include: 

• Crowd Favorites 
• Happily Ever After
• What a Thrill
• Literary Fiction
• Contemporary Classics
• Timeless Classics

The final part of the book offers helpfil guides and suggestions on creating and running your book club, plus ideas for hosting and party themes. 

I love this new book so much! Perhaps it’s time to start a new book club in my town! 

-Carrie #cookbookdivas #bookclubs
    Here is my cookbook preview of the new Mediterrane Here is my cookbook preview of the new Mediterranean cookbook “Riviera: Recipes from the Coast of France and Italy – 101 Unfussy Mediterranean Dishes for Effortless Summer Entertaining”
by Melanie Masarin @melaniemasarin (@williammorrowbooks April 2026) 

Chapters include: 

* Pantry
* Aperitivo 
* Appetizers
* Salads
* Soups
* Pasta
* Mains 
* Desserts
* Cafe Gourmand
* Drinks 

Hope you enjoyed this longer preview of a lovely Mediterranean cookbook! 

-Carrie 

#cookbookdivas #cookbookaddict #mediterraneanfood
    Announcing our October 2026 cookalong based around Announcing our October 2026 cookalong based around the forthcoming new cookbook “Gilmore Girls: The Official Autumn Festival Cookbook and Entertaining Guide.” It’s by @insighteditions and it comes out in late September. 

The entertaining guide and cookbook is based around the beloved TV series “Gilmore Girls.” 

We’ll cook and chat together here in our Cookalong broadcast channel on Instagram, or also over in our cozy private Facebook group. (links in bio) 

Looking forward to the beginning of the cozy season! 

-Carrie 

#cookbookdivas #cookalong #gilmoregirls
    I am delighted to present this preview of the impo I am delighted to present this preview of the important new Spanish cookbook by José Andrés: “Spain My Way.” @chefjoseandres 

Published in Summer 2026 by @eccobooks . 

Chapters include: 

• Sofritos, Salsas Y Caldos

• Sopas, Frias Y Caleintes

• Huevos a Cualquier Hora

• Panes y Mas

• Verduras y Enchiladas 

• Tapas, Tapas, Tapas

• Paella, Arroces, y Pastas

• Pescados y Mariscos

• Carnes y Aves

• Ollas y Guiscos

• Vanguardia 

• Postres y Dulces

• Vinos y Cócteles 

This is the kind of life changing cookbook you read slowly and savor from cover to cover like a book. 

-Carrie 

#cookbookdivas #spainmyway #spanishcooking
    Here is another look inside the incredibly popular Here is another look inside the incredibly popular new cookbook “Eat Like a Sardinian: Live to 100” by Francesco Mattana @our_cookingjourney (@murdochbooks June 2026)

Thank you to the publisher for gifting me this new Italian cookbook! 

Chapters include: 

• Aperitivo & Antipasti

• Pane & Pasta

• Primi

• Secondi

• Contorni & Verdure

• La Dolce Vita

• Dispensa 

This new Sardinian@cookbook features photos for every recipe, and both metric and imperial measurements. 

-Carrie 

#newcookbook #cookbookdivas #italianrecipes
    Here is my cookbook preview of “For the Love of Fo Here is my cookbook preview of “For the Love of Food” by the Michelin starred chef Paul Ainsworth @paulainsw6rth (@pavilionbooks January 2025) 

Chapters in this impressive cookbook include: 

• Beach Breakfast & Brunch

• Snacks & Sharers

• For the Love of Sandwiches

• From the Sea 

• Pasta Favorites 

• From the Land 

• Veg Heroes

• & Custard

There are many recipes from the various restaurants in the UK that Paul cooked at. I am really enjoying his writing style! 

-Carrie 

#cookbookdivas #ukrecipes #michelinchef
    It’s the Sunday before the Fourth of July weekend It’s the Sunday before the Fourth of July  weekend and I am getting my vacation house ready for incoming houseguests. 

Here is a behind the scenes tour of what I am working on to get my kitchen ready for company and my pantry and fridge ready for my Costco trip tomorrow.

(I skipped all the boring parts like bed making, vacuuming, dusting and bathroom cleaning! I also didn’t show the garage fridge chock full of wine, beer, sparkling wine and sodas!) 

What projects are you working on today around your home and kitchen? 

-Carrie 

#cookbookdivas #behindthescenes #getreadyforit
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