cook·book
ˈku̇k-ˌbu̇k 
: a book of cooking directions and recipes
broadly
: a book of detailed instructions
: involving or using step-by-step procedures whose rationale is usually not explained
a cookbook approach
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Martina McBride, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2024
For more product recommendations, check out this roundup of books every music-lover should read, female musician memoirs, and musician cookbooks.
—Lilian Gonzalez, Billboard, 19 Apr. 2024
Restaurants have featured the bugs in experimental menus, while several cookbooks have even been published dedicated to recipes involving cicadas.
—Koh Ewe, TIME, 19 Apr. 2024
Jessie Sheehan is a recipe developer, baker, and cookbook author of Snackable Bakes: 100 Easy-Peasy Recipes for Exceptionally Scrumptious Sweets and Treats and forthcoming book Salty, Cheesy, Herby Crispy Snackable Bakes.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Apr. 2024
She’s chatted with the likes of chef and cookbook author Samin Nosrat and former first lady and author Michelle Obama.
—Bon Appétit, 18 Apr. 2024
Carr and Copping were photographed with Queen Camilla at a cookbook launch party in October 2018.
—Adam England, Peoplemag, 16 Apr. 2024
Related Articles San Francisco’s Micah Siva puts a plant-forward spin on Jewish dishes in new cookbook
Note: The kugel can be prepared up to 4 days in advance and stored in an airtight container in the fridge.
—Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 15 Apr. 2024
The Kismet cookbook calls for leeks, squash and spinach.
—Betty Hallock, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2024
Heather Christo, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Jan. 2023
It’s designed by Jeremy Mickel and inspired by the warmth of cookbook fonts from the 1960s and ’70s.
—Dawn Davis, Bon Appétit, 22 Nov. 2022
Burgers are best shared with friends, as foodie and newly minted cookbook author Oprah Winfrey sees it.
—Katherine Richter, Peoplemag, 1 Oct. 2022
He cannot be trusted around your cookbook collection.
—Paul Stephen, San Antonio Express-News, 21 Sep. 2022
In a recent conversation with cookbook author Sabrina Ghayour, garlic came up.
—Ann Maloney, Washington Post, 14 Sep. 2022
Fashioned after the honey buns in her village in the Basque region of Spain, this recipe from cookbook author Aran Goyoaga is excellent and completely void of gluten.
—Washington Post, 16 Mar. 2022
Almost no chef contributed to the show’s depiction more than cookbook author, restaurateur and bombastic host, Matty Matheson, who served as a co-producer in addition to appearing on screen.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2022
Often, a cookbook author writing about a region of the world is concerned about staying true to the dishes, the ingredients, the people and the history of the land.
—Washington Post, 12 Apr. 2022
Noun
Martina McBride is not shy about her adoration of making, serving, and eating this creamy chicken tortilla soup, especially in her 2018 cookbook Martina's Kitchen Mix: My Recipe Playlist for Real Life.
—Martina McBride, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2024
For more product recommendations, check out this roundup of books every music-lover should read, female musician memoirs, and musician cookbooks.
—Lilian Gonzalez, Billboard, 19 Apr. 2024
Restaurants have featured the bugs in experimental menus, while several cookbooks have even been published dedicated to recipes involving cicadas.
—Koh Ewe, TIME, 19 Apr. 2024
Jessie Sheehan is a recipe developer, baker, and cookbook author of Snackable Bakes: 100 Easy-Peasy Recipes for Exceptionally Scrumptious Sweets and Treats and forthcoming book Salty, Cheesy, Herby Crispy Snackable Bakes.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Apr. 2024
She’s chatted with the likes of chef and cookbook author Samin Nosrat and former first lady and author Michelle Obama.
—Bon Appétit, 18 Apr. 2024
Carr and Copping were photographed with Queen Camilla at a cookbook launch party in October 2018.
—Adam England, Peoplemag, 16 Apr. 2024
Related Articles San Francisco’s Micah Siva puts a plant-forward spin on Jewish dishes in new cookbook
Note: The kugel can be prepared up to 4 days in advance and stored in an airtight container in the fridge.
—Kate Bradshaw, The Mercury News, 15 Apr. 2024
The Kismet cookbook calls for leeks, squash and spinach.
—Betty Hallock, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2024
Adjective
Heather is also a cookbook author; Pure Delicious is her latest release.
—Heather Christo, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Jan. 2023
It’s designed by Jeremy Mickel and inspired by the warmth of cookbook fonts from the 1960s and ’70s.
—Dawn Davis, Bon Appétit, 22 Nov. 2022
Burgers are best shared with friends, as foodie and newly minted cookbook author Oprah Winfrey sees it.
—Katherine Richter, Peoplemag, 1 Oct. 2022
He cannot be trusted around your cookbook collection.
—Paul Stephen, San Antonio Express-News, 21 Sep. 2022
In a recent conversation with cookbook author Sabrina Ghayour, garlic came up.
—Ann Maloney, Washington Post, 14 Sep. 2022
Fashioned after the honey buns in her village in the Basque region of Spain, this recipe from cookbook author Aran Goyoaga is excellent and completely void of gluten.
—Washington Post, 16 Mar. 2022
Almost no chef contributed to the show’s depiction more than cookbook author, restaurateur and bombastic host, Matty Matheson, who served as a co-producer in addition to appearing on screen.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2022
Often, a cookbook author writing about a region of the world is concerned about staying true to the dishes, the ingredients, the people and the history of the land.
—Washington Post, 12 Apr. 2022
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