Best Comfort Food Cooking Books of 2025

Truly Simple: 140 Healthy Recipes for Weekday Cooking by Kristin Cavallari is a must-have cookbook for busy families. With more than 140 easy-to-follow recipes, 126 of which are gluten-free, the book offers delicious and accessible recipes for super-easy, family-friendly weekday meals. In this personal book, Cavallari shares her philosophy on cooking for kids and spending more time around the table. From breakfasts to desserts, including Vegan Buffalo Cauliflower Salad and Skillet Carrot Cake, the book provides simple and healthy meals that can be prepared quickly. Truly Simple is a great addition to any kitchen.

Go-To Dinners: A Barefoot Contessa Cookbook is a #1 New York Times bestseller and a must-have for anyone who loves quick and easy cooking. Ina Garten, America's most-trusted and beloved home cook, shares her strategies for making satisfying and uncomplicated dinners. The book features lots of freeze-ahead, make-ahead, prep-ahead, and simply assembled recipes that will make dinner a breeze. In addition, the book offers tips on how to turn leftovers from one dinner into something different and delicious the second night. Finally, there are plenty of prep-ahead and easy sweets that everyone will rave about. Overall, this cookbook is a great addition to any kitchen.

The Official Disney Parks Cookbook: 101 Magical Recipes from the Delicious Disney Vault is a collection of official Disney parks recipes that allows readers to recreate some of the best dishes from Disney theme parks and resorts in their own kitchens. The book features 101 tried-and-true recipes from across the years, including appetizers, main courses, sides, desserts, and even joyful libations that have wowed guests of the Disneyland Resort, Walt Disney World Resort, Disney Cruise Line ships, and Disney Vacation Club resorts. The cookbook enchants with personalized notes from the chefs who created and enhanced them, mouthwatering food photos, and helpful hints for easy preparation. Overall, this cookbook is a must-have for any Disney fan and home chef looking to add some magic to their meals.

Natasha's Kitchen: 100+ Easy Family-Favorite Recipes You'll Make Again and Again: A Cookbook is a comprehensive collection of over 100 family-friendly recipes that are easy to prepare using readily available ingredients. The author, Natasha Kravchuk, shares her passion for cooking and the joy she finds in creating and sharing recipes. The book includes traditional Ukrainian recipes passed down from her mother, such as classic Borscht and Pierogis, as well as menus for sharing and easy entertaining. With beautiful, mouthwatering photographs accompanying the recipes, this cookbook is a must-have for anyone looking for delicious meals that are quick and easy to prepare.

The Pioneer Woman Cooks―Super Easy! is a #1 New York Times bestseller cookbook with 120 shortcut recipes for dinners, desserts, and more. Ree Drummond, a renowned American food blogger and TV personality, shares her favorite recipes that are easy to make, delicious, and require minimal prep time. The cookbook covers a wide range of dishes, including breakfasts, soups, Tex-Mex delights, pastas, grains, and desserts. The recipes call for step-saving shortcuts that will revolutionize the time you spend making meals for your family. Overall, this cookbook is perfect for those who want to cook delicious meals without spending hours in the kitchen.

Dessert Person by Claire Saffitz is a baking book that offers more than 100 meticulously tested and creative recipes, along with problem-solving strategies and practical tips. The book is perfect for both experienced and novice bakers, and it includes recipes for sweet and savory dishes like Strawberry-Cornmeal Layer Cake and Crispy Mushroom Galette. Claire's warm and friendly writing style makes the book an enjoyable read, and her step-by-step photography and foundational know-how ensure that even beginners can bake with confidence. Overall, Dessert Person is an excellent addition to any baking enthusiast's cookbook collection.

The cookbook "Comfort Food The Cowboy Way: Backyard Favorites, Country Classics, and Stories from a Ranch Cook" by Kent and Shannon Rollins offers over 125 recipes of hearty comfort food for the family, inspired by their life on the range. The book features stories and cowboy history intertwined with recipes, from classic Southern and Western favorites to Mexican-style dishes and backyard grilling. This cookbook is a must-have for anyone looking to slow down and enjoy a great meal with even better company. Overall, the book is a delightful combination of mouth-watering recipes and entertaining storytelling that makes it stand out from other cookbooks.

The Modern Comfort Food by Ina Garten offers 85 new recipes that will satisfy your soul. The book, which has been named one of the best cookbooks of the year, includes childhood favorites with a twist, such as Cheddar and Chutney Grilled Cheese sandwiches, and Smashed Hamburgers with Caramelized Onions. Garten also shares her dependable and easy-to-follow instructions for cooking and entertaining. The book is perfect for home cooks who want to make cozy and delicious meals that they can enjoy with their loved ones. Overall, the book is a must-have for anyone who loves comfort food and wants to make it at home.

Anything You Can Cook, I Can Cook Vegan is a delightful cookbook that proves anything can be vegan. Richard Makin, a renowned vegan cook, shares over 100 delicious and creative vegan recipes that will make you forget you're not eating meat. From classic comfort foods like mac ‘n’ cheese to scrumptious desserts like tres leches cake, this cookbook has it all. The book also includes helpful labels for recipe difficulty and a plant-powered pantry list. With inspiring images and tips on stocking your pantry, Anything You Can Cook, I Can Cook Vegan is perfect for vegans and non-vegans alike.

The Step-by-Step Instant Pot Cookbook by Jeffrey Eisner is a must-have for any Instant Pot user. With 100 easy-to-follow recipes and over 750 photographs, this cookbook makes pressure cooking less intimidating and more enjoyable. From savory mac & cheese to sweet bananas foster, Eisner's recipes are flavorful and simple. The clear photographs in every step eliminate any guesswork, making it easy for even the most hesitant cooks to whip up a delicious meal in no time. Overall, this cookbook is a fantastic addition to any kitchen, offering a wide range of dishes that are both impressive and effortless to make.