Martha Stewart’s Cooking School by Martha Stewart $45.00

Arranged by technique, this resource is designed to teach someone how to cook, not simply what to cook. Thoroughly covering cooking methods, the text also includes 200 sumptuous new recipes that put the lessons to work.

Fix-it & Forget-it Big Cookbook by Phyllis Pellman Good $29.95

The best 1,400 slow-cooker recipes are assembled in this one handy volume. Full-color photos throughout.

Giada’s Kitchen: New Italian Favorites by Giada de Laurentiis $32.50

The Food Network star and “New York Times”-bestselling author returns with a brand-new collection of flavorful, California-inflected takes on Italian classics. 60 full-color photos.

Barefoot Contessa: Back to Basics by Ina Garten $35.00

The essential Ina Garten cookbook focuses on the techniques behind her elegant food and easy entertaining style, offering nearly 100 brand-new recipes that will become trusted favorites. With full-color photographs and invaluable cooking tips, “Barefoot Contessa Back to Basics” is an essential addition to the cherished library of Barefoot Contessa cookbooks.

Rachael Ray’s Big Orange Book by Rachael Ray $24.95

This book represents the indefatigable cooking star’s ultimate labor of love and the best reflection of her famous cooking philosophy: make it easy, delicious, and healthy. Full-color photos throughout.