Father’s Day Gift Guide: The Best Cookbooks To Add To His Collection

If he loves to cook, chances are he’s amassing a pretty impressive collection of cookbooks in his kitchen. This may include the works of celebrity chefs he enjoys watching or specific cuisines or culinary styles.

For the dad who loves to play around in the kitchen, getting a new cookbook to add to that collection is a fantastic gift idea this Father’s Day.

Eating from Our Roots: 80+ Healthy Home-Cooked Favorites from Cultures Around the World

This book ($14) is a journey for the culinary traveler under the guidance of a dietitian. It has over 80 globally inspired recipes that all inspire healthy and sustainable eating with tons of flavor.

Backcountry Cocktails: Civilized Drinks for Wild Places

Even the outdoorsy dad who likes to rough it will appreciate this book ($28) of craft cocktails because it offers high-end drinks with the twist that they are created to be made and enjoyed campside. These drink recipes can be enjoyed by all skill levels, and on top of being delicious, they are also portable and packable.

Vegetables Unleashed: A Cookbook

José Andrés is one of the most famous chefs in the world, but it’s as much for his philanthropy and global achievements as his brilliant food. This cookbook ($25) is devoted to making vegetables sexy again (or for the first time) and shows creative ways to look at the produce aisle in a way we never have before.

The Rise: Black Cooks and the Soul of American Food: A Cookbook By Marcus Samuelsson

Marcus Samuelsson has created a gorgeous cookbook ($19) with recipes inspired by some incredible Black chefs. This book is going to be a source of some delicious food, but also a beautiful journey in cultural history.

Modern Greek Cooking

If they love Greek food, they will be obsessed with this book ($38) that shows Greek flavor combinations and ingredients in incredibly creative and inventive new ways.

Gordon Ramsay’s Uncharted: A Culinary Adventure With 60 Recipes From Around the Globe

A book companion ($32) to the National Geographic television series Uncharted, Gordon Ramsey visits various corners of the globe for recipe inspiration as well as all sorts of exciting adventures.

Simple Fancy: A Chef’s Big-Flavor Recipes for Easy Weeknight Cooking

Jason Santos is a really big deal. The Boston chef and Hell’s Kitchen/Bar Rescue personality shares some homespun recipes ($18) that are high on flavor but not on difficulty. This includes entertaining-ready instant favorites like Spicy Cajun Ranch and Rotisserie Chicken Dip.