It’s-Never-Too-Late Last-Minute Gift Guide: Toronto Restaurant Cookbooks

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In search of great gifts for the food-lovers on your list? In need of cooking inspo for the holidays and/or new year? Either way, you’re in luck as top Toronto chefs and restaurateurs have released stellar cookbooks boasting signature dishes and drinks you know and love alongside exclusive creations straight from their home kitchens.

There are plenty to choose from. Discover over 35 titles exploring an array of cuisines and ingredients, and offering everything from vegan and vegetable-forward options to meat-centric selections, with everything in between. (Pro tip: Save room for dessert.) Many are new, with some older and even old school selections. Visit the restaurant, bar, bakery or shop your local bookstore in-person or online (Independent bookstores are THE BEST. See list below.) to stock up on these covetable culinary compendiums that will keep you inspired all year long.

TORONTO RESTAURANT, BAKERY + CAFE COOKBOOKS

Bobbette & Belle: Classic Recipes from the Celebrated Pastry Shop: A Baking Book by Allyson Bobbitt and Sarah Bell

Bunner's: Simple & Delicious Gluten-Free Vegan Treats by Ashley Wittig and Kevin MacAllister

The Depanneur Cookbook by Len Senater (For pre-order. Release date: March 5, 2024)

Earls The Cookbook: Eat a Little. Eat a Lot. 110 of Your Favourite Recipes Edited by Jim Sutherland

Super Fresh Super Natural, Super Vibrant Vegan Recipes: A Cookbook by Jennifer Houston and Ruth Tal

Kiin: Recipes and Stories from Northern Thailand by Nuit Regular

Kitten and the Bear Cookbook: Recipes for Small Batch Preserves, Scones, and Sweets from the Beloved Shop by Sophie Kaftal and Bobby Zielinski

Langdon Hall: A Cookbook by Jason Bangerter and Chris Johns

Maman The Cookbook: All-Day Recipes To Warm Your Heart by Elisa Marshall and Benjamin Sormonte with Lauren Salkeld

Hot off the shelf: The second Mandy’s Gourmet Salads cookbook just dropped.

Mandy's Gourmet Salads: Recipes for Lettuce and Life and More Mandy's: More Recipes We Love by Mandy Wolfe, Rebecca Wolfe and Meredith Erickson

Mildred’s Temple Kitchen Out to Brunch by Doona Dooher and Claire Stubbs with Lianne George

The Real Jerk: New Caribbean Cuisine Book by Lily Pottinger and Ed Pottinger

OLD SCHOOL PICKS

The Bamboo Cooks: Recipes From the Legendary Nightclub by Richard O’Brien and Patti Habib

Centro Cooks: A Celebration Of The Seasons by Barbara Prevedello

The Southern Accent: Cajun & Creole Cookbook by Elena Embrioni and Frances Wood

What’s cookin’? How ‘bout Green Curry Duck Legs or Lobster Thermidor with Béarnaise and Salt and Vinegar Chips à la Matty Matheson.

Learn to make mouth-watering fare from Cory Vitiello’s new cookbook ‘Dad in the Kitchen’. Start with Flourless Chocolate Cake with Cardamom, Cinnamon, Blood Oranges & Fresh Cream.

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