Hi, I’m looking for some cookbook recommendations. AI and SEO slop have kinda killed my trust for most things on the internet, and I figure it might be handy to have some physical books in case it gets even worse. Also would be nice to have at least one book for low-carb recipes (my roommate is diabetic) and a book for vegetarian recipes. If any of you have cookbooks you love, I’d appreciate your recommendations!
Edit:
Thank you all, I ended up ordering:
- Food Lab
- Joy of Cooking
- Complete Mediterranean Cookbook
- Better Homes & Gardens New Cookbook
If I could have ordered one more, it probably would have been Night + Market. :)


My wife and I use The Food Lab all the time. It’s more of a techniques book, and explains a lot of the science behind why the techniques work.
Another go to of ours is Six Seasons, which is heavily geared towards farmers market shopping. The recipes are kick ass.
Your mileage may vary, but we love them both.