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What's on the Shelf

Four unique cookbooks for fall dining

Article by Laura SanchezQuan

Photography by Provided

Originally published in Cypress Lifestyle

From plant-based recipes to making your own charcuterie board for holiday entertaining to cooking with your kids, there is something for everyone in this editor's choice book list for fall dining.

On Boards

by Lisa Bolton

In On Boards, author and food stylist Lisa Bolton compiles 50 ideas for gorgeous and appealing boards that are effortless to create. Even when using items already in your pantry, Lisa shows how to make a big impression on your guests. Over fifty recipes for outstanding, out-of-the-box dips and other additions to make your boards stand out in flavor and presentation. Whether it’s for weekday lunch or a special event, or somewhere in between, this cookbook has something for every occasion. Perfect for those who love to entertain, but want to make a big impact without the stress!

MasterChef Junior Cookbook

by MasterChef Junior

Masterchef Junior Cookbook takes all the qualities from the beloved show, Masterchef Junior, and compiles them into an impressive cookbook to guide young cooks into the masterful chefs they aspire to be. Creative, fun, and dedicated young chefs can sharpen their skills and learn to recreate the fabulous dishes featured in the hit show. With the expertise in this cookbook, with over 100 recipes inspired by contestants, anyone is set up to become an outstanding cook!

Unbelievably Vegan

by Charity Morgan

Charity Morgan, the renowned private chef to the stars, leaves out the meat, dairy, and eggs while keeping the indulgent flavors of everyone’s favorite comfort food. In Unbelievably Vegan, Charity lays out ways to eat less meat while also keeping your favorite dishes. Inspired by her Puerto Rican and Creole heritage with the American South thrown in, Unbelievably Vegan offers over 100 filling, healthy and fun meat-free recipes. Charity makes vegan food satisfying, appetizing, and oh-so-flavorful.

Complete Mediterranean Cookbook

by America's Test Kitchen

With proven health benefits and delicious food combinations, learn to create authentic dishes like beet tzatziki, and Moroccan chicken pie. The color and flavor combinations are a treat for anyone's palate and health needs. The Complete Mediterranean Cookbook, includes over 500 recipes and shows readers not only how to create delicious, appetizing Mediterranean dishes but is also a helpful guide to easily finding the best, most nutrient (and readily available) ingredients. Chapters are separated using the Mediterranean Diet pyramid, packed with great information for successfully cooking the Mediterranean way. Great tasting, surprisingly easy, and always satisfying healthy meals. America's Test Kitchen is the trusted guide to cooking and eating the Mediterranean Way.