Best Vietnamese Cooking, Food & Wine Books of 2026

The "Ever-Green Vietnamese" cookbook by Andrea Nguyen is a plant-based cookbook that combines Vietnamese cuisine with plant-based cooking. With over 125 recipes and variations, Nguyen showcases the resourcefulness and Buddhist traditions of her home country by incorporating a wide variety of herbs, vegetables, and seafood into flavorful dishes. The book also offers tips for flavor-boosting condiments and sauces, exciting ways to enjoy tofu, and dozens of vegetable-driven sides and mains. Whether you're a vegetarian, vegan, or simply looking to incorporate more plant-based Vietnamese cooking into your diet, this cookbook is a must-have. Nguyen's cultural context, practical cooking tips, and exceptional teaching make this book stand out among other vegetable cooking books.

The "Super Easy Air Fryer Cookbook for Beginners" is the perfect solution for those who want to enjoy delicious, healthy meals without spending too much time in the kitchen. With over 1500 easy-to-follow recipes, this cookbook is packed with mouthwatering dishes that will satisfy every taste bud. The book is designed to help you optimize your air fryer and improve your cooking skills while using less oil. Whether you're a meat lover or a vegan, this cookbook has something for everyone. The instructions are easy to follow, and the ingredients are readily available. Highly recommended for anyone looking to save time and still eat well.

The Complete Mediterranean Cookbook for Beginners 2023 is a comprehensive guide that offers 1001-day delicious recipes, a 21-day MD meal plan, and MD shopping lists. It includes recipes for breakfast, vegetable mains, meatless recipes, beans, grains, pastas, fish, seafood, sides, salads, soups, poultry, meats, fruits, desserts, and snacks. The Mediterranean diet is known for its numerous health benefits, such as reducing the risk of obesity, type 2 diabetes, stroke, coronary heart disease, dementia, cognitive decline, and high blood pressure. This cookbook is an excellent choice for anyone who wants to embrace healthy eating habits and enjoy flavorful Mediterranean dishes.

Vietnamese Food Any Day: Simple Recipes for True, Fresh Flavors [A Cookbook] features 80 accessible, easy-to-follow recipes that allow anyone to cook fresh Vietnamese dishes any night of the week. The book draws on decades of experience and cooking hacks passed down from the author's mother, who fled Vietnam for America. The recipes use easy-to-find ingredients, and Nguyen's tips and tricks make creating Viet food from ingredients at national supermarkets a breeze. The book has been named one of the best cookbooks of the year by NPR, The Washington Post, Eater, Food52, Epicurious, Christian Science Monitor, and Library Journal. Overall, Vietnamese Food Any Day is an indispensable cookbook for anyone who loves Vietnamese cuisine or wants to try it for the first time.

The Blackstone Griddle Cookbook is a comprehensive guide to mastering the art of cooking on a Blackstone Griddle. It contains everything you need to know about grilling with a Blackstone Griddle, including helpful tips and tricks, maintenance, and cleaning. The book also features a wide variety of healthy and easy-to-make recipes, from breakfast to dinner and beyond, including vegetarian and vegan options. Whether you're a seasoned grilling enthusiast or a novice, this cookbook is sure to take your culinary skills to the next level and impress your family and friends. Overall, it's an excellent resource for anyone looking to elevate their grilling game.

The Complete Air Fryer Cookbook: 1000 Recipes For Quick & Easy Air Fried Homemade Meals is a comprehensive guide to cooking with air fryers. With 1000 recipes, this cookbook offers a wide variety of options for any taste, including breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, appetizers, meatless options, vegetables, sides, poultry, meats, seafood, fish, and desserts. Suitable for both beginners and experienced air fryer users, this cookbook helps readers eat healthier, lose weight, and save time while still enjoying delicious, crispy meals. Overall, this cookbook is a must-have for anyone who loves air frying and wants to expand their recipe collection.

Recipes from My Home Kitchen is a cookbook written by Christine Ha, the winner of MasterChef Season 3. Ha, who lost her sight in her twenties, specializes in Vietnamese comfort foods and beloved American classics. Her heightened senses allow her to cook by sense, resulting in dishes that are delicious, accessible, and crave-worthy. The book features a personal narrative bolstered by Ha's background as a gifted writer, personable tips on how to re-create professional recipes in a home kitchen, and recipes that speak to the best of both the Vietnamese diaspora and American classics. Overall, this cookbook is a compelling culinary tale that is both inspirational and unique.

The Pho Cookbook by Andrea Nguyen is a comprehensive guide to Vietnam's most beloved comfort food, pho, winner of the 2018 James Beard Foundation Book Award for "Single Subject" category. Andrea takes readers on a journey through pho's history, visiting its birthplace and providing tips and techniques to make it at home. The book features over fifty versatile recipes, including vegetarian and gluten-free options, as well as snacks, salads, and companion dishes. With beautiful location photography and deep historical knowledge, this book is a must-have for lovers of Asian cuisine and those seeking to expand their culinary skills.

Looking for a cookbook that shows how to cook Vietnamese food easily at home? Look no further than "Vietnamese: Simple Vietnamese food to cook at home" by Uyen Luu. With over 85 recipes ranging from traditional to modern twists, this book makes it easy to prepare delicious Vietnamese meals using ingredients available at your local supermarket. The recipes include noodle soups, salads, one-pot wonders, and dinner-party showstoppers, all of which are fuss-free and quick to prepare. The author, who grew up in Hackney, London, runs a Vietnamese supper club and cooking classes. This book is a must-have for anyone wanting to explore Vietnamese cuisine in their own kitchen.