Best Brunch & Tea Cooking Books of 2025

Named one of Bon Appetit's Best Cookbooks of Spring 2023. From Sarah Kieffer, the beloved baker behind the bestselling 100 Cookies and Baking for the Holidays, and the popular Vanilla Bean Blog, here are 100 recipes for perfect starts to the day.  . One hundred morning treats to start your day with smiles: These baking projects will bring delight to your family breakfast, a Sunday brunch or bake sale, a morning at the office, or kids' soccer practice. Whatever your preference alongside your morning cup of coffee or tea—sweet or savory, buttery or flaky, hot off the griddle or taken to go—you'll find a recipe for it here, from coffee cakes to danishes, doughnuts, scones, quick breads, quiches, and muffins galore!. Filled with more than 120 inspiring photographs, including how-tos for doughs and shaping, and instructions for prepping the night before and baking in the morning, 100 Morning Treats is truly a cookbook for all bakers and a must-have for lovers of 100 Cookies and Sarah's inventive recipes.   . ACCOMPLISHED AUTHOR: Sarah Kieffer is the beloved blogger behind The Vanilla Bean Blog, past winner of Saveur Reader's Choice Best Baking & Desserts Blog. Her pan-banging cookie technique went viral on the New York Times website. The author of three cookbooks, she has been featured by Food52, The Today Show, Mashable, The Kitchn, America's Test Kitchen, Huffington Post, and more. Sarah also has international reach, having worked with brands like Le Creuset, Betty Crocker, Lodge, Mauviel 1830, Nordicware, Icelandic Provisions, Valrhona, Kerrygold, and more. . DELICIOUS SUCCESS: With more than 130,000 copies sold, 100 Cookies is a resounding success, and the seasonal follow-up, Baking for the Holidays, is beloved by bakers nationwide. 100 Morning Treats returns to another year-round baking book with a variety of accessible, reliable, delicious recipes for a wide range of home cooks. Praise for Sarah's previous books:. 100 Cookies: "Sarah Kieffer is the one who broke the Internet with her pan-banging cookies, large, chocolate-rich, and rippled like sandbars. And this book offers plenty of bangers, with a whole chapter of crinkly treats for those who like to make some noise on the way to dessert. Baking them all could be your winter challenge."–The Boston Globe    "Kieffer's book is a baker's baking book, but it's also completely unpretentious. There are cookies for when you just want a good cookie, and more ambitious recipes for when you want to attempt palmiers or break out a culinary torch." —Food & Wine. Baking for the Holidays: "In this cheerful collection, Kieffer, founder of The Vanilla Bean Blog, shares dozens of sweet recipes perfect for the holiday season. . . . Avid holiday bakers should put this on their wish list." —Publishers Weekly. SARAH IS KNOWN FOR MORNING BAKES: Sarah got her start baking morning treats in the coffee shops in which she worked. Her very first cookbook, The Vanilla Bean Baking Book, had an entire chapter on morning baking that was well received and well loved. Her readers have been asking for this very book—and now here it is!. GREAT GIFT: With anyone-can-do-it recipes, this is a perfect anytime gift (birthday, Valentine's Day, Easter, housewarming, etc.) alongside a cute apron or baking product. Package this book together with 100 Cookies and Baking for the Holidays to create an adorable 3-in-1 set for a lucky baker in your life. . Perfect for: Home bakers of all levels Fans of Sarah Kieffer's blog, Instagram, or previous cookbooks Owners of Dorie's Cookies, Dessert Person, Snacking Cakes, or Pastry Love Early birds who like to bake Shoppers looking for a hostess or housewarming gift for bakers and breakfast lovers

Sunday Suppers: Recipes + Gatherings: A Cookbook by Karen Mordechai is a beautiful collection of seasonally driven recipes that celebrate the art of communal cooking and eating. From brunch to picnics to birthdays, Karen's menus are inspiring, the recipes accessible, and crowd-pleasing. The photography is sublime, and the book offers a chic and stylish cookbook of 100 recipes that will nourish both body and soul. This book is a gentle reminder to slow down and enjoy preparing simple meals to share with loved ones. Overall, Sunday Suppers is a must-have for anyone who loves to connect around the table and create a sense of community through food.

The Official Downton Abbey Afternoon Tea Cookbook: Teatime Drinks, Scones, Savories & Sweets is an elegant cookbook that captures the essence of teatime at Downton Abbey with classic recipes for sweets and savories, etiquette notes, tea service know-how, and lavish imagery to recreate this British tradition. This charming cookbook features a detailed narrative history and extols the proper decorum for teatime service, from tea gowns and tearooms to preparing and serving tea. The gorgeous food photographs and character quotes bring the characters of Downton Abbey to life in contemporary times. Overall, this cookbook is a must-have for fans of the PBS series and anglophiles alike who want to stage every stylish element of this cultural staple of British society at home.

The "Type 2 Diabetes Cookbook for Beginners" is a comprehensive guide that offers over 1200 healthy and delicious recipes for individuals diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. This cookbook provides a 28-day meal plan for both beginners and advanced users, making it easy to prepare diabetic-friendly meals on a budget. It also includes information on how to manage body weight and blood glucose levels. The book is an excellent resource for anyone looking to make positive changes to their diet. Overall, this cookbook is a must-have for anyone living with type 2 diabetes, providing a wide range of recipes that are both easy to make and affordable.

The "6-Minute Dinners (and More!): 100 Super Simple Dishes with 6 Minutes of Prep and 6 Ingredients or Less" by Karen Nochimowski is a perfect cookbook for busy families on a budget. With 100 recipes to choose from, including healthy, low-carb options and great vegetarian alternatives, this cookbook provides endless options for those busy days. The recipes are easy to make, requiring only six ingredients or less and six minutes of preparation time. The book also includes allergy-free options throughout. The desserts like Chocolate-Chip Cookie Pie and Strawberry Shortcake Trifle are a perfect after-dinner treat. Overall, this cookbook is a great addition to any kitchen, simplifying life without compromising flavor.

The Complete Lean and Green Cookbook for Beginners by HIJJPS is a comprehensive guide to help you prepare lean and green meals that pair perfectly with your meal replacement program. The book explains everything you need to know about the green and lean diet, including what foods to eat and avoid, the benefits of the diet, and how to prepare hundreds of easy and fast recipes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Each recipe includes nutritional facts to help you understand the value of each meal to your body. Overall, this cookbook is an excellent resource for anyone looking to unlock their skinny gene and turn off their fat genes.

Savory Baking: Recipes for Breakfast, Dinner, and Everything in Between is a must-have for any baking enthusiast, whether a beginner or an experienced baker. The book is brimming with inventive recipes and variations that allow for endless customizations. With chapters spanning all times of day and night, readers can enjoy freshly baked goods whenever the mood strikes. The inclusion of "sweet tooth breaks" throughout the book is an added bonus for those who can't resist a sweet treat. Overall, Savory Baking is a beautifully photographed guide to baking that will inspire and expand your baking repertoire, making it a unique addition to any cookbook collection.

The Ninja Air Fryer Cookbook for Beginners is an official companion to the Ninja Max XL, which makes air frying simple for beginners to prepare delicious air-fried foods. The cookbook contains over 75 easy-to-follow recipes for entrees, snacks, and more. It also includes a beginner-friendly meal plan and shopping lists that make getting started with the Ninja Max XL simple. What sets this air fryer recipes cookbook apart is the Ninja stamp of approval, providing information on the new features, instructions for how to use each function, and a handy FAQ section with conversion charts for other Ninja devices. Overall, this cookbook is a must-have for anyone looking to master their Ninja Max XL and make mouthwatering meals in a flash.

The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook by Ina Garten is a must-have for anyone looking to host parties with ease and style. The book features dozens of delicious recipes and over 160 stunning photographs. Garten's recipes use familiar ingredients to create amazing dishes, such as her Pan-Fried Onion Dip and Meat Loaf made with ground turkey and fresh herbs. The book also provides tips on how to prepare ahead of time, making hosting a breeze. Overall, The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook is a fantastic addition to any cookbook collection, offering not only delicious recipes but also helpful tips for entertaining with ease.

Jarcuterie by Suzanne Billings is an excellent guide to creating individual servings of charcuterie, or grazing cups, for any occasion. The book features over 50 projects, including classic grazing cones, personal charcuterie boards, and even holiday-themed cups. Each project is accompanied by a large photo and step-by-step instructions, making it easy to recreate. Billings also provides tips on how to prep ingredients and create eye-catching skewers. This book is a must-have for anyone looking to elevate their appetizers and snacks.