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The 2024 James Beard Media Awards took place on June 8, and plenty of chefs, restaurants, and cookbooks were honored. Here are the cookbooks that won big.

Cook Like is a column in which Forbes Vetted asks some of the food space’s most notable personalities about the kitchen items they reach for the most.

Make a game plan, don’t be afraid to delegate and more advice from the Start Here author for successful entertaining.

​There is something for everyone on this list, all 18 offering novel and thoughtful instruction, stunning photography or illustrations and, of course, delectable recipes.

There are a lot of cooks at NPR. Every time we ask our staff for recommendations for our annual, year-end books guide, we get back a veritable smorgasbord of cookbook offerings.

Cookbooks are a perfect holiday gift. They are useful, beautiful, thoughtful, and personal. And, if you’re lucky, you’ll reap the rewards when the recipients put them to use. The right book for every home cook is out there. Here are some of this year’s best.

Make one or make them all.

Holiday parties are a chance to eat, drink, and make lasting memories. Here's how three food and drink experts make them matter.

Shop an Eater-curated collection of food and home gifts, stop by for festive tastings, and get holiday cooking advice from our favorite cookbook authors and chefs.

A list of the best cookbooks of 2023 according to food editors, including titles for every level of cook and a range of cuisines.