10 Best Simple Cookbooks in 2022 (Chef-Reviewed)

This cookbook offers both everyday and impress-your-guests dishes with tips and tricks. It includes chapters like basic recipes, recipes with 10 ingredients or fewer, and quick meals in 30 minutes. The recipes are organized by type of meal and main ingredients, making them easy for searching. There are vegetarian options, too.

Many reviewers liked the simple and straightforward recipes that come with step-by-step instructions. They also liked that it includes different cooking methods and a wide variety of recipes from different cuisines. Some people said they were motivated and inspired by gorgeous photos alongside all recipes. 

This cookbook provides many cooking techniques and tips on choosing the best ingredients. It also includes food allergen icons for a quick guide to food allergies and intolerances. Additionally, every recipe in this cookbook is free from gluten, sugars, and highly-processed oils.

Some reviewers felt the references to YouTube videos were not useful, as they had a hard time finding them. But most said this cookbook is very educational, providing them new information about nutrition. They also said it's suitable for healthy lifestyles and different types of diets, including vegan, paleo, and the ketogenic diet. 

Not only is this cookbook colorful, but it also uses multiple styles of fonts, making it fun and easy to read. It provides many cooking techniques and can be used in conjunction with well-known online videos. Additionally, it contains recipes that are perfect for parties, including drinks, finger foods, and desserts. 

Reviewers say this is not a great choice if you're looking for healthy food! Many people liked the variety of recipes that are quick and easy to make. They say the instructions are easy and use common ingredients that are easy to find. They also said it's kid-friendly.

This cookbook for a household of two people includes useful information like buying advice, ingredient storage tips, food waste management, kitchen tool suggestions, and meal planning. Many recipes can be made in 30 minutes, require only five ingredients or less, and can be made in either a frying pan or pot. 

A few reviewers wished that it had more photos. But many reviewers highly recommended it for college students, beginner cooks, and people who live alone. They said it not only contains a great variety of tasty meals that are easy to make but has tons of useful tips about food storage, shopping, and more. 

This Instant Pot cookbook contains helpful information like the total time needed, cooking tips, and serving suggestions. The recipes are organized by the main ingredients and dish type, including seafood, meat, pasta, side dishes, and desserts. Additionally, each recipe comes with step-by-step photos and detailed instructions. 

Quite a few buyers of new books said the pages quickly started to fall out of the paperback's binding, so you may want to choose the spiral-bound version.

Many reviewers said recipes they have made were delicious, easy to prepare, and made with easy-to-find ingredients. They also appreciated the ingredient substitution recommendations. Overall, many people said it's a great cookbook for Instant Pot owners all cooking levels. 

This cookbook contains 77 healthy recipes that you can make with an air fryer. It includes helpful information like preparation and cooking time, serving sizes, nutrition and allergen information, and substitution tips. Plus, it also includes a short introduction to the Ninja with instructions and troubleshooting.

People liked the wide variety of recipes that are quick and easy to make. Others appreciated the clear instructions that make it easy for them to follow. Overall, they said it's a great cookbook for families and first-time air fryer owners.

This cookbook offers 130 Middle Eastern recipes that can be made with pantry staples like olive oil, eggs, garlic, onions, lemons, butter, salt, and pepper. It includes quick meals, make-ahead meals, 10-ingredients-or-fewer recipes, and one-pot meals. Every recipe comes with beautiful food pictures, too!

Some reviewers noted that many recipes require harina, so that may be one exotic ingredient you'll need to find. Others say it's an informative cookbook that comes with many tricks and suggestions and is easy to read and follow. Overall, they said it's an excellent cookbook for dinner parties.

This cookbook offers authentic recipes from five Asian cuisines including Thai, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, and Vietnamese. It also provides detailed information on key ingredients such as fish sauce, palm sugar, and chili garlic sauce. Additionally, it includes recipe introductions, ingredient substitute suggestions, and cooking tips.

Some reviewers noted that a few ingredients are quite hard to find in their local grocery stores and recommended getting the ingredients online or from an Asian market. People said the instructions are simple, well-organized, and easy to follow. They also said it's a must-have cookbook for people who love Asian foods. 

Although this cookbook contains no pictures, it's well-organized, highly informative, and packed with cooking techniques. It offers recipes for both traditional and modern dishes, including salsas and sauces, meat, poultry, and desserts. Plus, it provides a clear explanation of key ingredients used in Mexican cuisine.

Reviewers said it starts easy and progresses to more difficult recipes. They think this cookbook is fun, clearly written, and easy to understand. They also appreciated that it includes many basic recipes and preparation tips.

This cookbook offers quick, easy, and budget-friendly recipes. It provides gluten-free options, ingredient substitution tips, preparation tips, shopping lists, and measurement conversions. Additionally, all recipes use easy-to-find ingredients and basic kitchen tools and appliances like microwaves and hotplates.

Some reviewers felt it was impractical to expect students to be able to store many of the suggested pantry items in a dorm room.

But most reviewers liked the simple and easy-to-follow instructions and others appreciated the addition of vegan and vegetarian recipes. They said it's a very useful cookbook for high school and college students, busy people, and people who have small kitchens.