There is something for everyone on this list, all 18 offering novel and thoughtful instruction, stunning photography or illustrations and, of course, delectable recipes.
A rigorously researched guide on Chinese cooking, a choose-your-own adventure for pasta lovers and more, as tested by New York Times Cooking and the Food desk.
Many pumpkin roll cakes have the starring ingredient only in the cake, which is a missed opportunity to enjoy all the flavor, plus you end up with leftover canned puree