Best International Cooking, Food & Wine Books of 2025

The Complete Mediterranean Cookbook by America's Test Kitchen is a comprehensive guide to cooking and eating the Mediterranean way. With 500 authentic recipes that are kitchen-tested and foolproof, readers can take full advantage of the proven health benefits of the Mediterranean diet. The book includes detailed information on ingredients, nutritional values, and guidelines for every recipe. What makes this book unique is its wider and more inclusive approach that incorporates foods from countries all around the Mediterranean Sea. Overall, this cookbook is a great resource for anyone looking to live and eat well every day.

Milk Street Noodles: Secrets to the World’s Best Noodles is a must-have for any noodle lover. This cookbook contains 125 recipes for noodles from around the world, from fettuccine Alfredo to miso ramen to pad Thai. The James Beard Award-winning team at Milk Street has traveled the world to learn the secrets to the best noodle dishes, and they share their knowledge in this book. The recipes are easy to follow and include guides on using the noodles you have on hand. The book also shows how to make classic noodles from scratch. Overall, this cookbook is a great addition to any pasta and noodle lover's collection.

Totally Kosher: Tradition with a Twist! 150+ Recipes for the Holidays and Every Day: A Cookbook is an approachable and tasty cookbook featuring more than 150 modern kosher recipes inspired by dishes from around the world. Chanie Apfelbaum, the founder of the popular blog Busy in Brooklyn, introduces exciting global flavors to the kosher canon of Jewish-inspired dishes. The cookbook includes quick-and-easy weekday meals, traditional recipes, and unfussy holiday dinners. The author also shares her favorite pantry ingredients, meal planning advice, and make-ahead tips. Totally Kosher delivers accessible and delicious ways to keep kosher food exciting for the entire family.

The Pizza Bible by Tony Gemignani is the ultimate guide for pizza lovers who want to learn the art of making perfect pizza at home. The book covers nine different regional styles, including Neapolitan, Roman, Chicago, and Californian, providing more than 75 recipes that cater to every mood and occasion. Tony Gemignani, a 12-time world pizza champion, shares his insider secrets on making dough, assembling toppings, and baking pizza like a pro. The Pizza Bible is a must-have for anyone who wants to elevate their home pizza-making skills into a craft.

Maangchi's Big Book of Korean Cooking is a comprehensive guide to Korean cuisine, covering everything from everyday meals to celebration dishes. The book includes Maangchi's favorite recipes, such as Korean barbecue, bulgogi, and bibimbap, as well as dishes not covered in other Korean cookbooks, like vegan fare and street food snacks. The book also features hundreds of full-color photos, step-by-step techniques for each recipe, and a detailed chapter on Korean cooking techniques. Overall, this book is a must-have for anyone interested in Korean cooking and culture.

Dishoom: The first ever cookbook from the much-loved Indian restaurant is a love letter to Bombay told through food and stories. The book shares the secrets to their much sought-after Bombay comfort food, including their legendary black daal, bacon naan roll, okra fries, and more. The book also takes readers on a day-long tour of south Bombay, peppered with much eating and drinking. The book's beautiful photography and storytelling will transport readers to Dishoom's most treasured corners of Bombay. Overall, this cookbook is a total delight that immerses readers in the subject thoroughly and lovingly, making it a must-have for Indian cooking and food enthusiasts.

Appetites: A Cookbook by Anthony Bourdain is a must-have for home cooks who want to learn how to prepare delicious meals. In this book, Bourdain shares his personal favorite recipes, which he has perfected over the years as a professional chef and a world-traveling food expert. The book is not only a collection of recipes but also a glimpse into the personal life of the chef, who has embraced the role of a father and enjoys entertaining at home. The book is written with the same no-holds-barred ethos as Bourdain's popular TV shows, making it an enjoyable read. Overall, Appetites is a unique cookbook that offers a glimpse into the personal life of a famous chef and provides practical tips for home cooks.

Somebody Feed Phil the Book: Untold Stories, Behind-the-Scenes Photos and Favorite Recipes: A Cookbook is a must-have for foodies and fans of the Netflix series. Phil Rosenthal, the host of the show, shares never-before-heard stories from every episode of the first four seasons, along with over 60 recipes from acclaimed international chefs and local legends. From San Francisco to Tel Aviv, readers can replicate many of the dishes from the show in their own kitchens. The book also includes scripts from Rosenthal's video phone calls with his family, making it the ultimate companion guide for armchair travelers and adventurous chefs alike.

The Mediterranean Diet Weight Loss Solution offers a holistic approach to weight loss with easy Mediterranean recipes and a 28-day meal plan. The book is filled with 100 tasty, low-calorie recipes and a 28-day meal plan to help kick-start weight loss, maintain a healthy lifestyle, and nurture overall health and well-being. The book includes a Mediterranean diet primer, essential information about how weight loss works, and exercise, rest, and relaxation tips. Julene offers practical advice and an explosion of colorful suggestions to spice up life in this complete Mediterranean diet guide and cookbook.

How to Cook Everything: The Basics is a beginner cookbook by Mark Bittman that teaches fundamental cooking techniques and recipes. With 1,000 photos illustrating every step of the process, this book is like having Bittman in the kitchen with you. It covers everything from dicing vegetables to cooking building-block meals that include salads, soups, poultry, meats, fish, sides, and desserts. The book also includes special features that simplify broad subjects, demonstration photos that teach core lessons, and tips and variations that let cooks hone their skills and be creative. Overall, this is an essential teaching cookbook that's both visually stunning and utterly practical.