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Best Food Blogger Cookbooks to Gift

This list of the Best Food Blogger Cookbooks to Gift is a treasure trove for anyone looking to inspire their cooking this season, and the best part? Each book is written by some of your favorite food bloggers! These culinary creators have earned their place in the kitchen with their mouthwatering recipes, unique culinary perspectives, and ability to make cooking both accessible and fun.

Whether you’re browsing through holiday gift guides for someone who loves to experiment with new flavors or for someone who prefers to stick to traditional comfort foods, this collection of cookbooks from food bloggers offers something for everyone.

Four cookbook covers featuring a variety of cuisines: a comforting dish, a quick and easy meal, a rustic pie, and a unique dessert. The title "35 of the Best Cookbooks Written by Food Bloggers" is displayed above the collage.

It’s really not too early to start thinking about holiday shopping. In fact, starting early can actually be one of the best ways to make the season feel less stressful and more enjoyable.

Best Food Blogger Cookbooks to Gift

Have some foodies or budding chefs on that list? There are some great recipe books out there by the best of the best, but I wanted to focus on small business owners, like us food bloggers.  

The holidays are the perfect time to buy cookbooks for someone on your list.  Whether you choose one that you think they will love or one that you absolutely love, it’s a personal gift chosen with thought and care.   I asked my tribe to share links to their cookbooks and their blogs and the result was amazing.  I couldn’t include every single one this time, but most definitely will be doing another post in the future.   

Do People Still Buy Cookbooks?

Yes, people still totally buy cookbooks! It’s like having a personal chef at home but in book form. Flipping through pages, marking up your favorite recipes, and feeling all cozy in the kitchen. Plus, cookbooks can be inspiring, especially with those mouthwatering food pics.

It’s a great way to learn new dishes, try different cuisines, or just find quick and easy meal ideas. And let’s not forget, cookbooks make awesome gifts for your foodie friends and family.

Why do People Buy Cookbooks?

People buy cookbooks for all sorts of reasons. Maybe they’re looking for inspiration to spice up their dinner routine, or they want to learn how to cook a new cuisine. They can be a lifesaver when you’re trying to plan meals or just need a quick recipe idea. Some people love to personalize their books, adding notes and dog-earing their favorites. Beyond the practical stuff, people might buy them because they love the author, the beautiful photos, or the stylish design. Ultimately, each person has a different reason for purchasing the recipe books. For me, I love the good stories behind the recipes and the authors.

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Best Cookbook Gifts

I chose several recipe books to share with you all written by fellow foodies. There are some I own and love, some I now am adding to my wish list, and more that I will be gifting to family and friends.

My Favorite Pick

by  Ashley Lecker from Cheese Curd in Paradise

The Serial Killer Cookbook
Bring your love of true crime into the kitchen with meals ranging from the bizarre (a single unpitted black olive) to the gluttonous (a dozen deep-fried shrimp, a bucket of fried chicken, French fries, and a pound of strawberries), inspired by Ted Bundy, John Wayne Gacy, and other notorious death row inmates.
Check it out!

Appetizers and Party Cookbooks

by Chrissie Nelson Rotko from Off the Eaten Path

Stunning Spreads
From baby showers to birthday brunches, Stunning Spreads offers more than 75 approachable appetizers paired with a variety of simple, seasonal cocktails such as spiked hot apple cider and watermelon frosé that are sure to be the showstopper at your next gathering.
Check it out!

Baking and Dessert Cookbooks

by Jocelyn Adams from Grandbaby Cakes

Grandbaby Cakes: Modern Recipes, Vintage Charm, Soulful Memories
Grandbaby Cakes is Adams’s love note to her family, thanking those who came before and passing on this touching tradition with 50 brilliant cakes. From pound cakes and layer cakes to sheet cakes and "baby" cakes (cupcakes and cakelettes), Grandbaby Cakes delivers fun, hip recipes perfect for any celebration.
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Grandbaby Cakes: Modern Recipes, Vintage Charm, Soulful Memories

by Eileen Gray from Baking Sense

Easy Baking from Scratch
You don’t need to be a top pastry chef to make baked goods from scratch. Easy Baking from Scratch offers the easiest recipes, time-saving tips, and quick tutorials so that anyone can bake homemade treats.
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by Lois Behr Christensen from Walking on Sunshine

Cake Mix Recipes
A delicious collection of desserts, muffins and a donut recipe that use a box of cake mix as the base starter ingredient. I’ve also included a few baking tips that will ensure you success every time! Bake something yummy for your family using these delicious recipes.
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Cake Mix Recipes

by Jennifer Bell from A Sweet Alternative

Vegan Dessert Cookbook: Nutritious Recipes for Sweet Treats
This cookbook is for anyone who loves nutrient-dense desserts. Whether you’re craving cookies, cake, a refreshing frozen treat, or decadent homemade chocolate truffles, this collection of nutritious vegan dessert recipes has got you covered. These recipes are simple enough for beginner cooks, with easy-to-follow instructions and helpful notes. Most importantly, they’re delicious!
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by Hilda Solares from Fit to Serve Group

Essential Keto Desserts: 85 Delicious, Low-Carb Recipes to Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth
Eating a ketogenic diet might mean saying goodbye to carbs and sugar, but thanks to Essential Keto Desserts, it doesn’t mean you can’t have dozens of tasty treats! Delight in 85 naturally delicious recipes that will satisfy your sweet tooth and keep carb cravings at bay.
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by Kathy Berget from Beyond the Chicken Coop

Quick Bread Cookbook
A paperback cookbook filled with 30 quick bread recipes. Each recipe has a beautiful color photograph of the finished bread.
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The Easy Homemade Cookie Cookbook: Simple Recipes for the Best Chocolate Chip Cookies, Brownies, Christmas Treats and Other American Favorites
Everybody loves hot cookies fresh out of the oven. The Easy Homemade Cookie Cookbook is for baked-treat lovers everywhere. Bursting with irresistible American classics―including old-fashioned chocolate chip cookies, thin mints, and pumpkin spice shortbread―this cookie cookbook is filled with easy-to-follow recipes that are fantastic for new and experienced bakers alike.
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by Kristy Richardson from On My Kids Plates

Kid Chef Bakes for the Holidays
Want to learn how to make your own holiday treats? It just takes a little practice! Bursting with delicious recipes perfect for young bakers (ages 8-12), Kid Chef Bakes for the Holidays makes sure you’ve got something tasty to share at every special occasion.
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by Ryan Beck from Chisel and Fork

50 Delicious Everyday Scones: From Sweet to Savory
Indulge in a delightful array of 50 Delicious Everyday Scones, ranging from sweet to savory, with this comprehensive cookbook by Ryan Beck, creator of Chisel & Fork. Explore a variety of flavors, including s'mores, orange cream, banoffee, peppermint mocha and chorizo Manchego among many others. This collection offers 35 sweet and 15 savory scone recipes, accompanied by 15 spreads to complement your baked treats.
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Cookbooks for the Family

by Andrea Soranidis from The Petite Cook

20 Minute Italian
With Italian-born cook Andrea Soranidis’ 20-minute (or less!) recipes, you can enjoy classic Italian dishes without spending hours simmering sauce or slaving over a hot stove―and most importantly, without sacrificing the amazing flavors you love.
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by Holly Nilsson from Spend with Pennies

Spend with Pennies Everyday Comfort: Family Dinner Recipes from Fresh to Cozy
Whether you’re looking for a quick weeknight meal, trying to figure out how to use that pound of ground beef in the freezer, or seeking a dish worthy of a dinner party, Everyday Comfort is here for you. These are recipes made for real life, designed to meet you where you are in the kitchen. 
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by Kristin King from Dizzy Busy and Hungry

Dinner Time Sanity Saver Cookbook: Recipes, Tools, and Tips for Effortless Dinners Every Night
This cookbook is the ultimate guide to creating delicious, nutritious, and hassle-free meals. It offers a variety of quick and easy recipes that come together swiftly, making them perfect for busy nights. Within its pages, readers will find mouthwatering dishes designed to save time and energy and make the evening meal a time to unplug and enjoy.
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by Kristen Wood from Moon and Spoon and Yum

Vegetarian Family Cookbook: 100 Simple Kid-Friendly Recipes to Enjoy Together
When it comes to eating vegetarian as a family, it can be challenging to please everyone's taste buds and ensure proper nutrition. Whether you're looking for Meatless Monday ideas or you eat a vegetarian diet full time, The Vegetarian Family Cookbook is a vegetarian cookbook filled with 100 delicious, easy, and nutritious recipes even your pickiest eaters will love.
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by Emily Leary from A Mummy Too

Get Your Kids to Eat Anything
Get Your Kids to Eat Anything is an achievable ‘how to’ for parents in the battle to overcome picky eating and ‘make new the norm’
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by Sridevi Mallya from Cook with Kushi

Anybody Can Cook Like A Pro: World Cuisine Vol I
Sridevi Mallya, from Cook with Kushi shares some of the easiest and delicious recipes from around the world that can be prepared on all through the year. This cookbook is filled with quick and easy recipes that will be an ultimate guide for beginners, busy working moms or also the best gift you can give to your loved ones on special occasions like Christmas, Thanksgiving, or even during their engagements, weddings, and graduations. Armed with this book, Anybody can cook like a pro.
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by Katie Moseman from Recipe Perfection

I Hate Vegetables Cookbook
Think you’re a veggie hater who could never enjoy vegetables? Do salads make you wilt? Do sprouts make you shudder? Then this is the cookbook for you! With the help of the I Hate Vegetables Cookbook, you’ll learn to love vegetables one great recipe at a time.
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by Jessica Robinson from A Farmgirl’s Kitchen

A Farmgirl’s Table
The New England farmgirl, transplanted to North Carolina, shares heartwarming stories and personal advice along with a bushel of new recipes for using produce from the garden or farmers market, stocking a pantry with canned goods, making homemade bread and traditional family recipes, and entertaining guests at get-togethers with recipes for lemonades and drinks, salads, hearty main courses, pies, cakes, and more.
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by Jodi Danen RDN from Create Kids Club

Super Simple Cooking for Kids
Learning to cook should be as easy and fun as enjoying the final product. Super Simple Cooking for Kids gives kids a taste for kitchen independence (and their own delicious food!).
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by Aimee Wimbush-Bourque from Simple Bites

The Simple Bites Kitchen
The Simple Bites Kitchen: Nourishing Whole Food Recipes for Every Day” summary=”Toasty warm in the winter and cool in the summer, Aimée’s comfortable kitchen is a place where the family gathers, cooks together, and celebrates everyday life. In The Simple Bites Kitchen, she brings her love of whole foods to the table and shares heart-warming kitchen stories and recipes that are nutritious, fairly simple to make, and utterly delicious.
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by Julia Konovalova from Imagelicious

The Ultimate One-Pan Oven Cookbook
As a new mom, Julia Konovalova, founder of popular food blog Imagelicious, knows that time is limited and space in an already overflowing sink of dirty dishes is precious. That’s why Julia began creating her sheet pan recipes: just pop them in the oven and you’ll have a delicious meal in no time with very little clean-up. They’re also healthier since they use less oil and other fats.
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Cooking for One

by Joanie Zisk from One Dish Kitchen

The Ultimate Cooking for One Cookbook: 175 Super Easy Recipes Made Just for You
Cooking for one is harder than it seems and it can leave anyone wanting to make a healthy, tasty meal either throwing out extra helpings or watching expensive ingredients expire. But it’s possible to prepare single-serving recipes that are full of flavor, easy to make, and economical if you have the right guide.
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by Heather Johnson from The Food Hussy

The “I Love My Air Fryer” Cooking for One Recipe Book: 175 Easy and Delicious Single-Serving Recipes, from Chicken Parmesan to Pineapple Upside-Down Cake and More
Don’t know what to make when you’re cooking for one? This cookbook gives you endless possibilities with single-serving meals from your air fryer! With its quick cook times, the air fryer is a fast and easy way to get dinner on the table. And now you can even enjoy a delicious homemade meal with none of the lingering leftovers. 
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Small Appliance Cooking

by David Murphy from FoodnService

Instant Pot Magic: 50 Surprising Recipes for Beer, Jam, Bread, and More!
This revolutionary home appliance is taking home-cooking to a whole new level! Even in the most basic model, the Instant Pot is able to perform the abilities of five home gadgets—a pressure cooker, rice cooker, slow cooker, steamer, and warmer—in one device. It’s versatility makes the Instant Pot the perfect all-encompassing cooking tool for anyone’s kitchen.
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by Katie Hale from CreateCraftCook

Mediterranean Air Fryer: 95 Healthy Recipes to Fry, Roast, Bake, and Grill
Whether it’s fried favorites or grilled classics, air fryers allow you to enjoy the food you want without breaking from your diet goals. The Mediterranean Air Fryer cookbook is your go-to guide to eating delicious and healthy Mediterranean diet recipes with a crispy twist.
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by Sarah Olsen from The Magical Slow Cooker

The Magical Slow Cooker: Recipes for Busy Moms
Do you believe in magic? Well, your slow cooker does. From breakfast to dessert, these recipes are perfect for busy moms who want something that’s quick and wholesome-not to mention delicious! With prepare-ahead tips and time-saving tricks from this little book-and the swish and flick of a wand-you can experience the magic of your slow cooker every night of the week!
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by Renee Robely from This Bago Girl

Pressha It – Caribbean Recipes for your Electric Pressure Cooker
Pressha It: Discover quick, easy Caribbean recipes for your Instant Pot. Enjoy authentic flavors in less time. Perfect for busy cooks!
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Pressha It - Caribbean Recipes for your Electric Pressure Cooker

by Jill Selkowitz from This Old Gal

This Old Gal’s Pressure Cooker Cookbook
Whether you are new to the electric pressure cooker or are looking to get more out of yours, this is your go-to reference for perfectly pressure-cooked and delicious food. Incorporate from-scratch cooking into your busy life with 120 recipes that include all the traditional favorites, plus a range of international dishes—and the best cheesecake recipe you will ever taste!
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by Sonali Ruder from The Foodie Physician

The Ultimate Air Fryer Cookbook & Guide (eBook)
Cook Smarter, Not Harder With Your Air Fryer! Discover new and exciting recipes that are delicious and crispy without the added calories of deep frying!
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The Ultimate Air Fryer Cookbook & Guide (eBook)

Even more Cookbooks written by Food Bloggers

by Lauren Kelly from Lauren Kelly Nutrition

The Greek Yogurt Cookbook: Includes Over 125 Delicious, Nutritious Greek Yogurt Recipes
Greek yogurt is being touted as "the next superfood" and for good reason–it's delicious, low in fat, and has about 18 grams of protein per serving! Like many who swear by it, you may consider it your morning staple, but The Greek Yogurt Cookbook expands the food beyond the quick breakfast or snack with 125 delicious Greek yogurt recipes for any time of day. 
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by Laura Bashar from Family Spice

The Camp & Cabin Cookbook: 100 Recipes to Prepare Wherever You Go
When it comes time to camping in the great outdoors, or to hitting the road for a rural weekend at the cabin or lake house, there’s no reason to compromise on great food. It’s easy to whip up delicious meals with any of the recipes in this book: in addition to supply lists and prep work that can be done ahead of time, the instructions include options for cooking both outdoors over a roaring fire or indoors near a cozy hearth.
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by Megan Olson from Skinny Fitalicious

The Meatless Monday Family Cookbook: Kid-Friendly, Plant-Based Recipes
The Meatless Monday Family Cookbook features more than 100 delicious, plant-based, kid-approved recipes perfect for busy weeknights, or whenever you feel like trying out a meat-free meal. From filling Lentil Bolognese with Spaghetti to Tex-Mex Stuffed Peppers and Smoky BBQ Burgers, these meals will satisfy even the pickiest of palates. And most can be made in 30 minutes or less!
Check it out!
The Meatless Monday Family Cookbook: Kid-Friendly, Plant-Based Recipes

by Emily von Euw from Veganosity

The Ultimate Vegan Cookbook: The Must-Have Resource for Plant-Based Eaters
Seven standout authors have joined forces to create this definitive vegan reference book. With more than 600 recipes, this indispensable kitchen staple is perfect for seasoned vegans looking to build their repertoires, cooks new to the basics of plant-based cuisine and curious meat-eaters on the hunt for new flavors.
Check it out!
The Ultimate Vegan Cookbook: The Must-Have Resource for Plant-Based Eaters

by Alexandra Daum from Occasionally Eggs

Occasionally Eggs: Simple Vegetarian Recipes for Every Season
Alexandra Daum loves nothing more than harvesting her garden throughout the year, and creating satisfying, seasonally-driven recipes. In her first cookbook, Occasionally Eggs, she shows us how simple it can be to cook healthy(ish) vegetarian meals with local fruits and vegetables, and pantry staples, like grains and legumes
Check it out!

There you have it, 35 cookbooks written by food bloggers – something for everyone.  I already own several of them and have to say they are well-worn.  I am adding so many more to my Christmas wish list!  What are your favorites?

Recipes I Tried from Blogger Books

These are just a few of the recipes I have made from cookbooks written by content and recipe developers.

Homemade Apple Butter Bundt Cake
Beefy Peanut Butter Chili
Buckeye Thumbprint Cookies
Slow Cooker Fresh Green Beans, Taters, and Bacon

There are so many wonderful books listed here written by small business owners who share their stories through their cooking, making them the perfect gift for any foodie. Which ones are you buying?

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9 Comments

  1. What a great assortment of cook books! I think I need the ones with lots of appetizers.

  2. What a fabulous list! Thank you so much for including my One Pot Cookbook! I really appreciate it 🙂

  3. Wow, I didn’t realize so many bloggers have cookbooks. The onepot cookbook would be amazing since I hate making too many dishes in the kitchen.

  4. Fun! I didn’t know that all of these bloggers had published cookbooks!

  5. There are several I need to check out on this list!

  6. What a great variety of books here! That “cooking for 1” caught my eye – perfect for lunches!