Oxford Encyclopedia of Food and Drink in America
In 700 original, intriguing articles—from “Apple Pie” to “Zombie”— The Oxford Encyclopedia of Food and...
Oxford Companion to Food
The Oxford Companion to Food by Alan Davidson, first published in 1999, became, almost overnight,...
On Food and Cooking
Harold McGee's On Food and Cooking is a kitchen classic. Hailed by Time magazine as...
My Best: Alain Ducasse
Alain Ducasse is a legend amongst chefs, becoming the very first chef to simultaneously run...
Professional Cooking
Professional Cooking…reflects the changing nature of our understanding of cooking and related fields such as...
The Baking Bible
Legendary baker Rose Levy Beranbaum is back with her most extensive “bible” yet. With all-new...
Good to the Grain
Whole Grains for a New Generation... takes a fresh and creative perspective on the latest...
Cakes
[Cakes] need reliable instructions…. from tray bakes to fruit cakes, to sponges and biscuits, teacakes...
Baked: New Frontiers in Baking
Matt Lewis and Renato Poliafito want to make baking a cool venture. Grandma’s cookie recipe...
660 Curries
660 Curries is the gateway to the world of Indian cooking, demystifying one of the...
Classic Food of China
This is a celebration of one of the world's most glorious cuisines. The more than...
Frequently Asked Questions
Adjusting the yield of our recipes is simple and designed to fit your table, whether you are cooking for one or hosting a dinner party. Most recipes in our cookbooks are optimized for four to six servings, but they can easily be scaled by multiplying or dividing the ingredient measurements accordingly. We recommend keeping a close eye on cook times when scaling down, as smaller portions may heat through more quickly, and always seasoning gradually to ensure the flavors remain perfectly balanced as the volume changes.
Our cookbooks are written with the home cook in mind, so you won’t need a kitchen full of industrial equipment to achieve professional results. We focus on recipes that utilize standard essentials like a sharp chef’s knife, a reliable skillet, a medium saucepan, and basic measuring tools. If a specific dish requires something more specialized, such as a food processor or a Dutch oven, we clearly note it at the start of the recipe and often provide suggestions for common household alternatives you can use instead.
Every book we publish is crafted to be approachable and empowering for cooks at any skill level, including those just starting their culinary journey. We strip away the intimidating jargon and replace it with clear, chronological instructions and helpful “Chef’s Notes” that explain the techniques behind the steps. Our goal is to help you build kitchen confidence with every page turn, ensuring that even our most impressive-looking dishes are achievable for someone picking up a spatula for the first time.
Think of this cookbook as a flexible roadmap for your kitchen adventures rather than a rigid set of rules. We encourage you to browse by your current mood or time constraints using our organized chapters, and don’t be afraid to make the book your own by jotting down notes or substitutions in the margins. Whether you are following a recipe step-by-step for a special occasion or just looking for a quick weeknight spark of inspiration, these books are designed to be durable, practical companions that grow more seasoned and loved with every meal you prepare.