2026 Cookbook Releases We Can’t Wait to Snag
Get ready to spend some time in the kitchen this year! This year's new cookbook releases will have you whipping up desserts, perfecting your barbecue technique, and throwing fabulous parties.
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If one of your goals this year is to spend more time in the kitchen, then this round-up is for you. There are new cookbook releases scheduled for 2026 from James Beard Award finalists, social media content creators, food journalists, and even an interior designer. Whether you want to learn how to bake gorgeous desserts, put together a delicious table for a party, or perfect your barbecue technique, these are the best new cookbooks to have on your radar this year (organized by release date).
We Fancy: Simple Recipes To Make The Everyday Special by Jerrelle Guy
Release Date: February 10, 2026
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Jerrelle Guy’s Black Girl Baking was a James Beard Award finalist. Now, her latest book focuses on simple recipes with an elevated presentation. She believes you don’t need fancy ingredients to make an impressive meal, and she uses pantry staples to create recipes you’d be delighted to serve at a dinner party or just to make your Wednesday evening feel a bit more exciting.
Southern Roots: Recipes and Stories from Mama Dip’s Daughter by Anita “Spring” Council
Release Date: February 17, 2026
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Mama Dip’s Kitchen opened in Chapel Hill, NC, in 1976, and it established Mildred “Mama Dip” Council as a beloved character in Southern cooking. Her daughter, Spring Council, grew up within the restaurant, and this cookbook is her opportunity to share the recipes and stories that have defined her journey in food entrepreneurship.
Spring shares recipes that showcase the best of Southern cooking and celebrate the tradition of passing recipes down from one generation to the next. Pimento Cheese Biscuits, Smothered Fried Chicken with Andouille Sausage, and Goat Cheese Pound Cake are just a few highlights.
Maxi’s Kitchen: Easy Go-To Recipes to Make Again and Again: A Cookbook by Maxine Sharf
Release Date: March 3, 2026
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More than four million people look to culinary content creator Maxine Sharf for everyday recipes that are both healthy and comforting. In Maxi’s Kitchen, she shares them in a way that makes weekly planning easy.
The cookbook is organized by day of the week and includes recipes that are as simple and easy as they are elevated. You’ll find delicious, fresh recipes like Honey-Mustard Salmon with Pistachios and Dill, Thai Basil Chicken Lettuce Cups, and Creamy Spicy Shrimp Spaghetti.
Will This Make You Happy: Stories & Recipes from a Year of Baking by Tanya Bush
Release Date: March 3, 2026
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Tanya Bush’s adventures in baking were sparked by the ennui of her twenties. She baked a cake one day when she was feeling particularly down, and it inspired an entire career. This culinary memoir covers her year spent baking, experimenting, and finding her next life chapter.
The book includes 50 recipes, along with rich storytelling and a vulnerable, personal account of her own journey.
Party Tricks: Easy, Elegant Recipes for Snacking and Hosting by Anna Hezel
Release Date: March 10, 2026
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Do your 2026 goals include entertaining at home more often? This is the book you need. Go beyond the standard charcuterie board with these elevated recipes that only look complicated.
Food Journalist and Cookbook Author Anna Hezel shares recipes focused on party snacks, like Maple Butter Shichimi Togarashi Popcorn, Salt and Vinegar Chips with Crème Fraîche and Trout Roe, and Whipped Feta with Burnt Honey. This is your guide to impressing your guests without spending hours in the kitchen.
Stand By Your Pan: 100 Easy and Affordable Comfort Food Recipes So Good They’ll Hurt People’s Feelin’s by Hannah Dasher
Release Date: March 10, 2026
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The big, bawdy personality of Hannah Dasher, a country music artist and TikTok star, is on full display in her cheekily titled cookbook, Stand By Your Pan. She dug into the archives to put modern spins on retro recipes, including Orange Mountain Salad and Mama’s Tomato Pie.
This cookbook is like traveling back in time, with vivid photography, vintage dishware you’ll recognize from grandma’s kitchen, and budget-friendly tips.
A Feather and a Fork: 125 Intertribal Dishes from an Indigenous Food Warrior by Crystal Wahpepah
Release Date: March 17, 2026
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Chef Crystal Wahpepah’s mission is to raise awareness about the Native American communities that were displaced to the San Francisco Bay area from homes across the country. Along the way, she has found her voice telling stories through food. Her cooking has been featured on Food Network’s Chopped and Beating Bobby Flay, giving her the opportunity to share healing dishes connected to the land and seasonality.
Recipes in A Feather and a Fork include Strawberry-Sumac Salad with Maple-Sage Vinaigrette, Bison Roast with Chokeberry Rub, and Three Sisters Veggie Rub.
Down South + East: A Chinese American Cookbook by Ron Hsu
Purchase: March 17, 2026
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Chef Ron Hsu grew up in his family-owned Chinese restaurants across the Atlanta area. Today, he’s the force behind Lazy Betty, a Michelin-starred restaurant in Atlanta. In Down South + East, he not only shares recipes that straddle the two cultures, but he also covers pantry staples from both cuisines. This is a cookbook that sets you up for adventures in multicultural cooking, from what to buy to how to cook.
Let’s Get Cooking: Everyday Meals, Tipsy Favorites and Comfort Food Cravings by Remi Cruz Parsons
Release Date: March 31, 2016
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Known for her multi-platform Cooking with Remi channel, Remi Cruz Parsons is now sharing her recipes in a vibrant, fun cookbook. Parsons grew up in a Korean American household where food and rich flavors were a focus of everyday life.
Bringing that appreciation for food and cooking to everyday occasions fuels her approach, and her cookbook is filled with easy, joy-filled recipes, such as Galaxy Brownie Overnight Oats, Spicy Salmon and Avocado on Crispy Rice, and Bacon Cheese Dip with Fried Pita Bread.
Around the Table: Tables and Traditions for Gathering by Shea McGee
Release Date: April 14, 2026
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You probably know Shea McGee for her interior design, her TV show, her retail line, and her other gorgeous coffee table books. But in her latest release, she shifts to the concept of gathering.
In Around the Table, she shares tips for entertaining and hosting, insight into how she elevates moments spent with friends and family, and seasonal table inspiration. It’s a cookbook-meets-entertaining guide, and it’s just as stunning as you would expect.
Fanning the Flames: Recipes and Tall Tales from BBQ Hall of Famer Melissa Cookston by Melissa Cookston
Release Date: April 21, 2026
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Hailing from the Mississippi Delta, Melissa Cookston has worked her way up to one of the most famous pitmasters in barbecue. She learned to cook in the South, but she has also traveled across the globe, learning methods and techniques from international cuisines.
Her latest cookbook includes some of her tried-and-true Southern-inspired favorites, but its focus is broader. She includes recipes with flavors from Greece, Sicily, Abu Dhabi, Chile, and other countries around the world.
The Flavor of Fire: Recipes for Grilling & Smoking with Southern Flair by Kelsey Barnard Clark
Release Date: May 5, 2026
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Top Chef winner and Alabama native Kelsey Barnard Clark, a James Beard Award semi-finalist, shares her techniques for cooking over an open flame. And she doesn’t limit herself to meat!
Her talents for grilling and smoking extend to vegetables, oysters, cheese, and so much more. Highlights include Smashburgers with Comeback Sauce and Green Goddess Slaw, as well as Grilled Oysters on the Half Shell with Umami Basting Butter and Grilled Corn Panzanella.
The book is great for those who haven’t yet tried their hand at grilling, and eye-opening for those whose grill skills have only been tested by chicken or hot dogs.
Spanglish: Recipes & Stories by Monti Carlo
Release Date: May 19, 2026
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Monti Carlo grew up between two worlds — Houston, TX, and Puerto Rico, and those different cultures played critical roles in her self-taught journey as a chef. Today, as a TV host and James Beard Foundation advisor, she continues to infuse her multicultural background into everything she cooks.
In Spanglish, she shares recipes from her own history, such as her Abuela Dora’s picadillo, as well as Puerto Rican classics that form the foundation of the cuisine, including sofrito and sazón.
Happy cooking!
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Heather Bien
A Virginia native and professional writer of over 10 years, Heather is passionate about home decor, cooking and entertaining, travel, ballet, and coffee. You can find more of Heather's work in Southern Living, Martha Stewart, The Knot, Apartment Therapy, and Virginia Living.