5 celebrity cookbooks your bookshelf absolutely needs

Have you run out of meal inspiration? Will cooking the same dal-chawal combo for one more meal make you positively combust from monotony? Wish you had an endless well of recipe ideas? Don’t worry, we gotcha. Or should we say, these stars have got you, with their tomes filled with inspiring, deeply personal, and not to mention totally delicious recipes. Put on your apron and start cooking!

 

Cravings by Chrissy Teigan

Recipe to look out for: John Legend’s fried chicken with spicy honey butter

When we think of celebrity cookbooks, Chrissy Teigen’s is the first one that comes to mind, and for good reason—she is as famous for being a model as she is for her foodie persona. In Cravings, she celebrates her love for food unabashedly through bold recipes for every kind of occasion—from fun family meals to cosy date nights. Don’t miss note-worthy additions from her husband and singer John Legend and Thai recipes from her mom.

 

Whisky in a Teacup by Reese Witherspoon

Recipe to look out for: Cheddar biscuits

It’s hard to imagine anything that actress and icon Reese Witherspoon does would not be perfect—Whisky in a Teacup is an example. Part cookbook and part memoir about her Southern roots, Witherspoon dives into heritage to bring to the table meals that she uses to entertain and make her holidays special. Think her grandma’s fried chicken, or her recipe for cheddar biscuits. Plus, you’ll also discover tips on everything from how to host to the way she does her hair (hot rollers are involved!).

 

The Clean Plate: Delicious, Healthy Recipes for Everyday Glow  by Gwyneth Paltrow

Recipe to look out for: Crunchy spring veggie grain bowl

Gwyneth Paltrow has built an entire empire based on healthy living, so it’s no surprise that her cookbook follows in the same footsteps. Paltrow believes healthy food can be delicious too, and the wholesome recipes in The Clean Plate are proof—they are flexible and easy enough for busy weeknights without compromising on flavor. From smoothies and soups to bowls and desserts, comb through the extensive list and choose your favourite. Ours? It has to be the decadent chocolate pudding made with chia.

 

The Tucci Table: Cooking with Family and Friends by Stanley Tucci

Recipe to look out for: Pasta al forno

If you, like us, were *totally* crushing over Stanley Tucci making pasta on Instagram during the lockdown, then his cookbook is for you. The Hollywood actor and host of the BBC show Searching for Italy spotlights family-friendly recipes in the book that is chock-a-block with gorgeous pictures. The dishes reflect his traditional Italian roots and inspiration taken from his wife’s British heritage—think roasted sea bass, shepherd’s pie, and of course, loads of pasta.   

 

Food, Health, and Happiness: 115 On-Point Recipes for Great Meals and a Better Life

Recipe to look out for: Pasta primavera

Oprah Winfrey’s cookbook is all about the pleasure of eating—while the celebrity has always had a complicated relationship with food, she shares the recipes that have acted as a source of utter comfort for her. Winfrey teamed up with her favourite chefs to bring recipes that spark joy—we can’t stop thinking about the ‘unfried’ chicken and the drool-worthy pasta primavera. Bonus, you also get a sneak peek into her life—from personal essays to exclusive behind-the-scene looks.