Genre Guide – Cookbooks: Ingredients and Techniques

Find your niche with this collection of ingredient- and technique-focused cookbooks!


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Chili Crisp: 50+ Recipes to Satisfy Your Spicy, Crunchy, Garlicky Cravings

Chili crisp, a delicious combination of chili flakes, oil, and crunchy aromatics like garlic or toasted onions, is loved by millions the world over for its bold flavor and unique textural appeal. This cookbook from James Park includes dozens of recipes for snacks, meals, sides, and desserts that all feature the crunchy-spicy condiment, as well as a handy build-your-own chili crisp formula to inspire you to create your very own version at home. 

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Halloumi: Vegetarian Recipes Starring Your New Favorite Cheese

Have you met halloumi? With a high melting point that means it grills and fries well, it’s an excellent meat substitute and a versatile ingredient for those either immersed in or moving toward the vegetarian life. This title is also available for checkout as an eBook from hoopla.


Jang: the Soul of Korean Cooking

In his first cookbook, Kang expertly weaves jangs’ history and methods into 60 accessible recipes to bring the sauces to life.