Those who want to geek out on making pasta by hand — and then settling in to simmer a 7-hour ragù bolognese — will love Los Angeles superstar chef Evan Funke’s “master class in handmade pasta.”

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From Reem Kassis, author of ‘The Palestinian Table’ comes this attractive and enticing volume, subtitled ‘Contemporary Recipes from the Arab World.’ Read our review.

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The 2014 book from chef Jody Williams Iconic New York City restaurant one of the rare cookbooks that encourages you to slow down and take pleasure in the feel of the ingredients and delightfulness of the process.

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One of the revered author’s most outstanding works. Read our review.

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Paula Wolfert’s 1983 classic was revised in 2005 — it’s by far the best book we know of about a region that’s dear to our hearts. Duck lovers, you need this book. Try a recipe.

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Published in 2007, this is the magnum opus of Anne Willan, who founded France’s famed École de Cuisine La Varenne. French food lovers, you need this in your library.

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Giulia Scarpaleggia shares the secrets of creating maximum deliciousness from humble ingredients — an art form in her native Tuscany. Review coming soon; try a sample recipe.

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Two of the most important titles from the immortal Marcella Hazan are collected here: The Classic Italian Cook Book and More Classic Italian Cooking, along with 50 newer recipes. Read more.

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Exuberantly delicious recipes that work brilliantly fill the pages of Sami Tamimi and Tara Wigley's book, while illuminating the culture of Palestine. It’s one of our all-time favorite cookbooks. Read our review. Watch our Q & A with Tara Wigley.

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At once a reference book and a recipe book, this volume from Brooklyn’s beloved market and gourmet shop is subtitled “The Sahadi’s Guide to Understanding, Buying, and Using Middle Eastern Ingredients.” Story and/or review coming soon.

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If you don't already crave pasta, you will — desperately and actionably! — once you get your hands on this beautiful book from San Francisco chef Thomas McNaughton. If you enjoy making fresh pasta, or want to learn how, you'll love this.

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Katie Parla’s second solo cookbook takes us on a delectable gastro-tour of Sardinia, Sicily, Capri, Ischia, Venice and beyond. Read our review.

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One of our all-time favorite authors, Paula Wolfert is a fabulous tour guide through one of the great food cultures of world, Morocco. Here’s a sample recipe.

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If you want to really understand Spanish cooking, Claudia Roden’s 2011 tour de force is the ticket. At more than 600 pages, it also makes an impressive gift. The recipes are wonderful. Try this one. Or this one.

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Aleksandra Crapanzano’s charming compendium speaks to people who love cakes but don’t want to fuss over them. Review coming soon - for now, try a recipe.

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