Inflation finally makes me understand why my mom used to say, "We have McDonald's at home," because I've definitely been cooking in my own kitchen way more — especially with all my fave celebrity cookbooks. If you've been screaming at your bank account each time you realize how much you've spent on takeout, I'm here to give you a virtual pat on the shoulder and let you know: we've got this. Just treat cooking at home like your own personal Food Network show where you and these celebrities are the cutest costars. From Joanna Gaines to Stanley Tucci, here are the celebrity cookbooks that I absolutely swear by — no matter how often Uber Eats beckons!
Easy Celebrity Cookbooks To Follow
The Full Plate: Flavor-Filled, Easy Recipes for Families with No Time and a Lot to Do by Ayesha Curry
Cooking for more than one person can be a little daunting and exhausting, but Ayesha Curry's cookbook makes it a little easier with her easy recipes. She knows what it's like to be a busy wife and mom so she gathered 100 recipes that take less than an hour to prep, cook, and serve. Got a taste for chicken sandwiches that feature a hot honey sauce? She's got a recipe for that!
Not That Fancy: Simple Lessons on Living, Loving, Eating, and Dusting Off Your Boots by Reba McEntire with a Forward by Garth Brooks
Similar to Dolly Parton, we don't tolerate any Reba McEntire slander here! Aside from being one of the most popular country artists out there, she's got also got a knack for serving simple meals that are full of delicious flavor. You'll get more than 60 recipes that she's personally cooked and are available at Reba's Place.
Celebrity Cookbooks Filled with Comfort Meals
Cravings: All Together by Chrissy Teigen
Chrissy Teigen is the queen of cooking comfort food and she proves it with Cravings: All Together. From appetizers to dinner recipes, your heart and belly will be full. Also, there's a chance that your home will smell absolutely wonderful which creates a deeper element of coziness.
Just Feed Me: Simply Delicious Recipes from My Heart to Your Plate by Jessie James Decker
Known for doing things with a flair, Jessie James Decker invites you to cook some of her favorite recipes in Just Feed Me: Simply Delicious Recipes from My Heart to Your Plate. She mixes Italian and Cajun dishes together for flavorful meals you'll always be in the mood to eat.
Magnolia Table, Volume 2: A Collection of Recipes for Gathering by Joanna Gaines
Joanna Gaines has perfected the art of creating inviting atmospheres with Hearth & Hand With Magnolia, but she's also known for sharing recipes that encourages her readers to gather with the closest people in their lives. Made completely from scratch, Joanna's dinner recipes are mouth-watering good and make your home smell like a place where love can be found in every bite of the dishes you make.
Here We Go Again: Recipes and Inspiration to Level Up Your Leftovers by Tiffani Thiessen and Rachel Holtzman
Leftovers can get boring after the second day, but Tiffani Thiessen has a few tricks up her sleeves to help you look at them differently. From meals that maybe you didn't exactly love at first to Thanksgiving leftover recipes, you'll be glad that you're getting into the art of meal prepping.
Celebrity Cookbooks With Healthy Options
Cooking from the Spirit: Easy, Delicious, and Joyful Plant-Based Inspirations by Tabitha Brown
Tabitha Brown makes being vegan look and taste fun. Once she discovered that eating healthier led to a decrease in health problems, she started finding ways to make it appealing for her family. One of my favorite things about this cookbook is how easy it is to follow her recipes and add your own flair because, "That's your business."
Nourish: Simple Recipes to Empower Your Body & Feed Your Soul by Gisele Bündchen
Gisele Bündchen is a supermodel and philanthropist extraordinaire who's ready to let you enter her kitchen via her new cookbook. Before she dives into her healthy recipe offerings, she offers practical tips for how you can start making healthier food and lifestyle choices.
It's the thoughtfulness that initially pulls you in, but you'll stay for the easy recipes that are also kid-friendly.
True Roots: A Mindful Kitchen with More Than 100 Recipes Free of Gluten, Dairy, and Refined Sugar by Kristin Cavallari
Once named by MINDBODYGREEN for being one of the best gluten-free cookbooks, True Roots: A Mindful Kitchen with More Than 100 Recipes Free of Gluten, Dairy, and Refined Sugar is ready to help you develop a healthier relationship with foods that don't trigger inflammation like bloating.
Celebrity Cookbooks for The Fun Hostess
Open Wide: A Cookbook for Friends by Benny Blanco with Jess Damuck
Selena Gomez's boyfriend Benny Blanco is not only a talented music produder, but hes' also an excellent cook. His recipes' names may be unconventional (here's looking at you "5 Dishes to Get You Laid and One for the Morning After"), but he clearly knows his way around the kitchen and into the hearts of the people he loves.
Rebel Homemaker: Food, Family, Life by Drew Barrymore with Pilar Valdes
Drew Barrymore continues to find ways into the hearts and minds of people all over the world, but she also knows that food is at the center of every deep connection we have. I love that the recipes she shares have her own signature twist on them because they serve as a reminder that cooking doesn't have to be super scary or strict.
Y'all Eat Yet?: Welcome to the Pretty B*tchin' Kitchen by Miranda Lambert with Holly Gleason
We live for a good southern cookbook and Miranda Lambert's does not disappoint. She makes a point to celebrate the spirited women in her life for teaching her all about laughing, loving, and raising hell while sitting around home-cooked meals. It's a feisty cookbook that's full of great food and even better memories.
Shaq's Family Style: Championship Recipes for Feeding Family and Friends by Shaquille O'Neal with Rachel Holtzman, Matthew Silverman, and Matthew Piekarski
Is there anything former basketball player Shaquille O'Neal can't do? I had no idea he had a cookbook until my S.O. and I caught a glimpse of it at our local Barnes & Noble bookstore. Nevertheless, it's apparent from the first page that his love for food can be found in each recipe that's in Shaq's Family Style: Champion Recipes for Feeding Family and Friends.
More Amazing Celebrity Cookbooks
Trejo's Tacos: Recipes and Stories from L.A. by Danny Trejo with Hugh Garvey
Danny Trejo has several Trejo's Tacos locations around California, so you know the man knows his stuff. But for those of us who aren't anywhere near the sunny state, he's packaged some of the same hearty recipes you can find at his restaurants in this amazing cookbook. My S.O. and I have been enjoying making recipes like Chicken Tikka Tacos and Mushroom Asada Bowls. Yum!
The Tucci Cookbook by Stanley Tucci with Joan and Stan Tucci, Gianni Scappin, and Mimi Taft
This cookbook really doesn't need an introduction other than: it's by Stanley Tucci. When it comes to cooking tasty Italian dishes, he simply can do no wrong in our eyes. Gonna throw The Devil Wears Pradaon real quick while I cook with this!
F---, That's Delicious: An Annotated Guide to Eating Well by Action Bronson with Rachel Wharton
My S.O. actually introduced me to rapper Action Bronson's F--- THAT'S DELICIOUSseries on YouTube when I was pregnant in 2020 and we still faithfully revisit this channel every chance we get. Want recipes from someone who — for lack of a better explantation — orgasmically loves all types of food? Start with this cookbook if you don't buy anything else.
Celebrity Cookbooks Based On Delicious Drinks
Single AF Cocktails: Drinks for Bad B*tches by Ariana Madix
You know what Ariana Madix's Single AF Cocktails drink recipe book reminds me of Rapper JT's song "Okay." I literally can't get it out of my head, especially her CTA at the beginning: "Where my bad b-tches at?"
Given Ariana's life post-Scandoval, the title of cocktail recipes book is very fitting. Each section of the book features the various stages of relationships, and it's something I can totally get behind. BRB while I go whip up a drink!
Trejo's Cantina: Cocktails, Snacks, and Amazing Nonalcoholic Drinks from the Heart of Hollywood by Danny Trejo with Hugh Garvey
Want something that feels like a different kind of celebration? You'll want to pick up this nice complement to Trejo's Tacos. Instead of offering full-blown lunch and dinner recipes, Danny Trejo shares snacks and drinks that you can indulge in on a hot summer day with your loved ones.
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