Serious Eats | Cook the Book: 'The Food52 Cookbook'

By asking readers for everything from their best couscous and polenta recipe to best holiday cookies and cold summer soup, Hesser and Stubbs have curated a selection that's not only diverse and exciting but also elegant while wholly accessible for home cooks. And honestly, it might just be the most useful addition to our cookbook library of 2011. - Caroline Russock