Cooking the Books-May

Wanting to get back into the kitchen? Are you looking for inspiration? From a large field, these are the best of the new cookbooks for April/May 2025. From an emotional journey for one Ethiopian Jewish cook to a new look at modern French cookery, here is food to nurture and care for the people in your life.  A warming selection of books to cook from the heart for the home.

And if you think that becoming a professional cook might be on your wish-list, take a look at Sally Abe’s astonishing memoir as she shares the challenges she faced in order to become a top chef.