Best Thanksgiving Cooking Books of 2025

Celebrate with Babs: Holiday Recipes & Family Traditions is a must-have book for anyone who loves to celebrate the holidays with great food and traditions. This book, written by Barbara Costello, provides readers with 100 of her family-favorite recipes, passed down through generations and stored in her old wooden recipe box, as well as the holiday traditions her family has grown to love. From New Year's Day to Christmas and every holiday in between, Babs has got you covered. The book has been featured on QVC, The Rachael Ray Show, and in Woman’s World, Bon Appetit, Food52, and Seventeen.com. This book is perfect for those who want to start new holiday traditions or continue old ones.

Eat Plants, B*tch is a fantastic cookbook by Pinky Cole, the founder of the plant-based burger restaurant chain, Slutty Vegan. The book features ninety-one guilt-free, plant-based recipes that are easy to follow and delicious. From Avocado Egg Rolls to Black Pea Cauliflower Po’Boy, the book celebrates vegan comfort food in all its glory. The mouth-watering photographs make it even more tempting. The best part is that the recipes are accessible and fun to cook, making it a perfect cookbook for anyone looking to explore veganism. Overall, Eat Plants, B*tch is an excellent addition to any cookbook collection and a must-read for anyone who loves soul food cooking.

Preppy Kitchen: Recipes for Seasonal Dishes and Simple Pleasures is a fantastic cookbook that offers a variety of decadent and delicious recipes that are perfect for any cooking level. The book is organized by season, making it easy to shop for ingredients at their peak freshness. In addition to mouthwatering recipes, the author includes special projects such as flower arrangements and winter wreaths. The book’s beautiful photography and inspirational crafts make Preppy Kitchen a must-have for any foodie's library. Overall, this cookbook is a delightful escape that offers irresistible yet approachable recipes that will impress anyone who tries them.

The Stay-at-Home Chef Family Favorites Cookbook is a hardcover cookbook featuring over 200 recipes for every meal and occasion. Rachel Farnsworth, the founder of The Stay-at-Home Chef, shares her family and fan favorites, including traditional and less-traditional dishes, along with insightful tutorials. The book also includes QR codes linking to videos for each recipe. The beautiful hardcover binding and incredible photography throughout make it a perfect addition to any kitchen. Overall, The Stay-at-Home Chef Family Favorites Cookbook is a must-have for anyone who loves delicious, satisfying meals made with everyday ingredients.

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.

Platters and Boards: Beautiful, Casual Spreads for Every Occasion is a visually stunning cookbook that offers 40 contemporary arrangements for breakfast, brunch, appetizers, antipasto, charcuterie, and cheese boards. Author Shelly Westerhausen shares her secrets for creating effortlessly chic spreads that anyone can make and everyone will enjoy. The book includes easy-to-prepare recipes, suggested meat and drink pairings, and notes on preparation and presentation. Platters and Boards is an inspiring resource for throwing unforgettable get-togethers, making it an ideal bridal shower, housewarming, or hostess gift. Overall, this book is a must-have for anyone looking to entertain with style and ease.

The Fix-It and Forget-It Big Cookbook is a collection of 1,400 slow-cooker recipes gathered from some of America's best home cooks. The recipes are easy to understand and use, making them perfect for those who lack confidence in the kitchen or are short on time. The cookbook also includes full-color photos of delectable dishes from the collection, adding sparkle throughout the book. What makes this cookbook unique is that all the recipes are sent in by home cooks, making it full of delicious and easy recipes. Overall, this cookbook is a winner and perfect for anyone looking to create a chorus of "make-it-again" requests!

The Perfect Cookie: Your Ultimate Guide to Foolproof Cookies, Brownies & Bars (Perfect Baking Cookbooks) is a comprehensive anthology by America's Test Kitchen, featuring never-fail recipes for cookie jar classics, rich and chewy brownies, fruit-and-crumble-topped bars, quick no-bake confections, holiday favorites, and even candies like fudge and truffles. The book provides tips and tricks throughout the chapters, as well as an introductory section to get you started with insight on everything from what makes a cookie chewy versus crispy to what baking sheet you should buy so that your cookies bake evenly every time. The Perfect Cookie is a must-have for anyone who loves to bake and wants to make the perfect cookie every time.

Bubbly: A Collection of Champagne and Sparkling Cocktails is a must-have for cocktail enthusiasts and home bartenders. With over 60 recipes, author and photographer Colleen Jeffers shares her expertise on making delicious and effortless champagne cocktails. From classics like French 75 to modern brunch favorites like Bubbly Mary, this book offers something for everyone. The book also includes tips on buying the right bottle of bubbly, keeping carbonation crisp, and making simple syrup without a stove. With its plush gold foil cover and gorgeous photography, Bubbly is both approachable and inventive. It's a perfect addition to any cocktail lover's collection.

Bruno's Cookbook is a French cuisine cookbook that takes readers on a culinary journey through the Périgord region of France. The book features over 90 recipes, including local favorites and dishes inspired by the best-selling Bruno mystery series. Written by Martin Walker and his wife, Julia Watson, the book also includes charming anecdotes, a history of the novels' French setting, and a new Bruno short story. With its gorgeous illustrations and immersive storytelling, Bruno's Cookbook is a must-read for foodies and fans of the Bruno series alike.