The books compiled here are the ones for the explorers on your list. Not just the folks who have been to 125 countries—or wished they had—but also the ones you want to learn about the food they might not be familiar with. For some, that would mean spiralizers. For others, many-part recipes from chi chi restaurants.
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These are the year's cookbooks that pushed boundaries and charted into new-for-some territories. Dive in: Click the image next to each cover to learn a little more about the book.
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The Adventures of Fat Rice: Recipes from the Chicago Restaurant Inspired by Macau, Signed Copy
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Poole's: Recipes and Stories from a Modern Diner, Signed Copy
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Soframiz: Vibrant Middle Eastern Recipes from Sofra Bakery and Cafe, Signed Copy
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The London Cookbook: Recipes from the Restaurants, Cafes, and Hole-in-the-Wall Gems of a Modern City, Signed Copy
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Classic German Baking: The Very Best Recipes for Traditional Favorites, Signed Copy
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Dinner at the Long Table, Signed Copy
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