There is nothing quite like a loaf of bread, fresh from your own oven, spreading its warm toasted scent through the kitchen. The act of bread making does much to restore comfort and joy, and with instruction from these masters you can join in with recipes from the simplest to the most elaborate. All delicious.
Settling in to watch a sporting event, awards show, or just binge the latest must-watch show? You will need something to snack on. Nuts and nibbles, hotdogs and sliders, we have got you covered.
Curated collections from ckbk's editors
Ciril Hitz is one of the leading figures in artisan bread. Fellow baker Peter Reinhart, himself the author of several important works on this subject—and who previously taught alongside Hitz at Johnson & Wales University—calls him “a master craftsman and a true artisan”.
In this piece for our Behind the Cookbook series, the author describes how and why he wrote these books, and highlights a number of bread and pastry recipes that offer a good starting point for anyone looking to improve their bread baking skills.
Sushi expert Nick Sakagami grew up in Tokyo, then moved to Los Angeles at 21, and is the only person outside of Japan to have earned “Osakana Meister” (fish master).
We are thrilled to have his book Sushi Master: An Expert Guide to Sourcing, Making and Enjoying Sushi at Home, newly added to ckbk.
We have a trio of books hot off the press and newly added to ckbk to freshen up your outdoor mealtimes. Barbecue chef Tony Ramirez draws influence from his Cajun and Filipino heritage, which is reflected in his book Backyard BBQ with Fire and Spice. Chinese-Malay BBQ chef and restaurateur Winnie Yee has released her debut cookbook, Chinese-American Barbecue. Finally, food writer, recipe developer and BBQ expert Brad Prose has combined two of his food obsessions to create Epic BBQ Sandwiches.
New season, new recipes! You were looking for fresh new ideas, and we have them in triplicate with these books added to ckbk hot off the press.
Nina Cherie Franklin is a wellness expert and founder of the blog and brand ‘That Salad Lady’. In her 2025 book ‘The Build Your Bowl Salad Cookbook’ she shares her expertise and the recipes that she uses to make food an effective part of wellbeing.
Our series, Cooking With Kids continues with this roundup of sauces and salsas to delight and inspire palates of all ages. Try pesto (with or without nuts), Green Goddess dip, or Nik Sharma’s onion rings served with a gently -spiced dipping sauce.
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