cookbook
1 of 2noun
cook·book ˈku̇k-ˌbu̇k 
: a book of cooking directions and recipes
broadly : a book of detailed instructions
cookbook
2 of 2adjective
: involving or using step-by-step procedures whose rationale is usually not explained
a cookbook approach
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Anna Tingley, Variety, 9 Sep. 2022 Featuring some truly beautiful food photography, this cookbook teaches people how to craft tasty recipes that don't leave any food waste behind. Brittney Morgan, House Beautiful, 6 Sep. 2022 Give your gift recipient a dedicated spot to treasure and revisit their favorites with this cookbook that has enough blank pages to add recipes, photos and even conversion tables. Monique Valeris, Good Housekeeping, 26 Aug. 2022 Marvel fans can jump into the culinary world of Black Panther with Nyanyika Banda's new cookbook. Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 22 Aug. 2022 Tourists will also take this cookbook home and spread the word about our community. Fox News, 2 Aug. 2022 According to cookbook author Andrea Nguyen, there is no right answer about what makes a dumpling a dumpling. Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2022 Snoop Dogg's cookbook is a number one best seller on Amazon, and for good reason: It's filled with delicious soul food recipes that your recipient will have a blast trying to recreate. Corinne Sullivan, Woman's Day, 24 Aug. 2022 The New York Times bestselling author of 29 novels and one cookbook published her first novel in 1992. Mary Jane Brewer, cleveland, 22 Aug. 2022 Washington Post, 16 Mar. 2022 Almost no chef contributed to the show’s depiction more than cookbook author, restaurateur and bombastic host, Matty Matheson, who served as a co-producer in addition to appearing on screen. Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2022 Often, a cookbook author writing about a region of the world is concerned about staying true to the dishes, the ingredients, the people and the history of the land. Washington Post, 12 Apr. 2022 The kitchen was upgraded with a chef’s kitchen to accommodate the family’s lifestyle, and in particular for Ayesha Curry, who is a cookbook author and cooking TV personality. Kellie Hwang, San Francisco Chronicle, 15 June 2022 That very cookbook sits on a shelf alongside graphic sci-fi favorites or titles by Hunter S. Thompson and George Orwell where the pages are worn and the binds are splitting. Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 7 June 2022 He cannot be trusted around your cookbook collection. Mike Sutter, San Antonio Express-News, 22 Apr. 2022 Ayesha, of course, is a cookbook author and behind multiple locations around the country of the restaurant International Smoke. Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 29 Apr. 2022 Don’t be fooled by the unassuming exterior of this cake from cookbook author Vallery Lomas. Washington Post, 29 Jan. 2022 See More
Noun
Golden Girls Cookbook Enjoy a nightcap with sitcom royalty thanks to this brand new cookbook from Christopher Styler, with gorgeous food photography by Andrew Scrivani. Anna Tingley, Variety, 9 Sep. 2022 Featuring some truly beautiful food photography, this cookbook teaches people how to craft tasty recipes that don't leave any food waste behind. Brittney Morgan, House Beautiful, 6 Sep. 2022 Give your gift recipient a dedicated spot to treasure and revisit their favorites with this cookbook that has enough blank pages to add recipes, photos and even conversion tables. Monique Valeris, Good Housekeeping, 26 Aug. 2022 Marvel fans can jump into the culinary world of Black Panther with Nyanyika Banda's new cookbook. Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 22 Aug. 2022 Tourists will also take this cookbook home and spread the word about our community. Fox News, 2 Aug. 2022 According to cookbook author Andrea Nguyen, there is no right answer about what makes a dumpling a dumpling. Los Angeles Times, 28 Aug. 2022 Snoop Dogg's cookbook is a number one best seller on Amazon, and for good reason: It's filled with delicious soul food recipes that your recipient will have a blast trying to recreate. Corinne Sullivan, Woman's Day, 24 Aug. 2022 The New York Times bestselling author of 29 novels and one cookbook published her first novel in 1992. Mary Jane Brewer, cleveland, 22 Aug. 2022 Adjective
Fashioned after the honey buns in her village in the Basque region of Spain, this recipe from cookbook author Aran Goyoaga is excellent and completely void of gluten. Washington Post, 16 Mar. 2022 Almost no chef contributed to the show’s depiction more than cookbook author, restaurateur and bombastic host, Matty Matheson, who served as a co-producer in addition to appearing on screen. Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2022 Often, a cookbook author writing about a region of the world is concerned about staying true to the dishes, the ingredients, the people and the history of the land. Washington Post, 12 Apr. 2022 The kitchen was upgraded with a chef’s kitchen to accommodate the family’s lifestyle, and in particular for Ayesha Curry, who is a cookbook author and cooking TV personality. Kellie Hwang, San Francisco Chronicle, 15 June 2022 That very cookbook sits on a shelf alongside graphic sci-fi favorites or titles by Hunter S. Thompson and George Orwell where the pages are worn and the binds are splitting. Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 7 June 2022 He cannot be trusted around your cookbook collection. Mike Sutter, San Antonio Express-News, 22 Apr. 2022 Ayesha, of course, is a cookbook author and behind multiple locations around the country of the restaurant International Smoke. Victoria Uwumarogie, Essence, 29 Apr. 2022 Don’t be fooled by the unassuming exterior of this cake from cookbook author Vallery Lomas. Washington Post, 29 Jan. 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
Noun
1809, in the meaning defined above
Adjective
1899, in the meaning defined above
Kids Definition
cookbook
noun
cook·book ˈku̇k-ˌbu̇k
: a book of recipes and directions for the preparation of food