The 16 Most Exciting Cookbooks Coming Out in 2018

Last year we saw trendy covers devoted to Instant Pot and hygge recipes, as well as a bunch of instant classics like Alison Roman’s Dining In (the one where that Insta-famous chocolate chunk cookie comes from). This year looks like it’s going to be an even better one for the cookbook scene. Chrissy Tiegen’s much awaited sequel to Cravings won’t arrive until later in the year, but titles by Joanna Gaines and Chloe Coscarelli, and books filled with cocktails, cake, and Keto recipes, will keep you busy in the meantime. These 16 books are the ones we’re most excited to cook from.

Inspiralized and Beyond: Spiralize, Chop, Rice, and Mash Your Vegetables into Creative, Craveable Meals by Ali Maffucci ($22): In this follow-up to 2015's Inspiralized, Maffucci is going way beyond spiralized vegetables. You'll find veggie-inspired recipes for sweet potato toast, cauliflower pizza, jackfruit "pulled pork," and so much more.

Chloe Flavor: Saucy, Crispy, Spicy, Vegan by Chloe Coscarelli ($28): This book is packed with the kind of genuinely exciting vegan recipes that the plant-based chef is famous for. Get ready for dishes like smoky grits and greens and mango-guacamole crunch burgers.

Cake by Maira Kalman and Barbara Scott-Goodman ($25): Not only does this cookbook come with a ton of mouthwatering baked good recipes, but it's also full of wall-art-worthy illustrations. With pencil and paper, artist Maira Kalman brings to life the beautiful cakes developed by food writer Barbara Scott-Goodman.

The L.A. Cookbook by Alison Clare Steingold ($40): If you can't make it out to Los Angeles, you can at least eat its food with the help of this cookbook. In it, you'll find recipes from some of the most beloved bars, restaurants, and bakeries in the city, including Jon and Vinny's, Paloma's Paletas, and more.

A Couple Cooks — Pretty Simple Cooking by Sonja Overhiser ($27): This book is brought to you by the husband-and-wife cooking team at the beloved healthy food blog, A Couple Cooks. Mediterranean-style vegetarian recipes will make your mouth water, but that's not all. The book also details the couple's love story, and includes tips for cooking for two.

Giada's Italy: My Recipes for La Dolce Vita by Giada De Laurentiis ($35): This book is full of all the Italian recipes that have inspired and influenced De Laurentiis throughout her cooking career. Recipes include dishes like grilled swordfish with candied lemon salad, kale salsa verde, and other vibrant Italian numbers.

At My Table: A Celebration of Home Cooking by Nigella Lawson ($35): Lawson's latest is an ode to the joys of cooking at home. The recipes featured are those that she eats on a day-to-day basis. White miso hummus, polenta fried fish, and chili mint lamb cutlets are just some of the mouthwatering dishes waiting to tempt you.

Keto Living Day-by-Day: An Inspirational Guide to the Ketogenic Diet, With 130 Deceptively Simple Recipes by Kristie Sullivan ($35): If you've committed to giving Keto a shot, this book will become your best friend. Even if you're not Keto, it's worth checking out — meaty, fatty recipes await, after all.

Booze & Vinyl: A Spirited Guide to Great Music and Mixed Drinks by André Darlington and Tenaya Darlington ($25): This handy, charming cocktail book looks great on a coffee table and will ensure you never mismatch an album and a drink again.

Eat Happy: 30-Minute Feelgood Food by Melissa Hemsley ($35): There are a lot of speedy recipes on the internet, but sometimes it's nice to have them all in one place. That's where this book comes in. Every delicious recipe in it takes no more than 30 minutes to make! Ideas include things like breaded chicken katsu curry and roast carrots with pomegranate molasses.

Magnolia Table: A Collection of Recipes for Gathering by Joanna Gaines ($30): HGTV royalty Joanna Gaines serves up American classics made with love, like chicken pot pie, chocolate chip cookies, and mac and cheese.

For the Love of the South: Recipes and Stories from My Southern Kitchen by Amber Wilson ($35): This is the first book from the stunning food blog For the Love of the South and it looks like it's going to be equally stunning. In it, author Amber Wilson dishes out Southern staples with a spin, like pimento hushpuppies and bacon-latticed apple pie.

Lagom: The Swedish Art of Eating Harmoniously by Steffi Knowles-Deller ($30): If you loved hygge, you're probably also going to love lagom, the seasonal way the Swedish approach their food. It's about finding balance and eating with a rhythm, and you'll find recipes meant for specific months, days, and even times.

How to Grill Everything by Mark Bittman ($30): If you've always been too intimidated by grilling to do it, this book is exactly what you need. Mark Bittman is famous for his straightforward recipes and easy-to-follow instructions, so with this cookbook he'll turn you into an expert in no time.

Kintsugi Wellness: The Japanese Art of Nourishing Mind, Body, and Spirit by Candace Kumai ($30): For anyone fascinated by Japanese culture, this book is practically a necessity. In it, Candace Kumai showcases important aspects of Japanese traditions and practices through authentic, healthy, cookable recipes.

Ageless Vegan: The Secret to Living a Long and Healthy Plant-Based Life by Tracye McQuiter and Mary McQuiter ($25): This cookbook is a mother-daughter collaboration full of amazing vegan recipes like maple French toast with strawberries and citrusy dandelion greens salads that all but guarantee to make you feel great.