7 beginner cookbooks that will delight your home

Welcome, future chefs!

We both know the internet is full of easy cooking videos for beginners, but let's face it. Searching for the perfect video with the perfect recipe can be a hassle if you're just trying to get started cooking.

And for that, there's nothing better than the classics. Having them near your kitchen —but be careful not to spoil them— a selection of cookbooks for beginners that you can grab right away, choose what you're in the mood for, and get to it.

So if you're taking your first steps into the culinary world and looking for guides to accompany you on this delicious adventure, you've come to the right place. Cooking isn't difficult, but we need help.

Below, I leave you a selection of ideal cookbooks for beginners that will help you develop your skills and surprise everyone with your creations.

1. "Local Cuisine for People of Today" by Mikel Iturriaga

This recipe book proposes Traditional and regional dishes from all communities in Spain, many of them little known outside their areas of origin. The recipes are designed for people with little time and limited cooking skills, focusing on practicality and the use of easy-to-find ingredients.

2. "The Lemon Pear, More Than 150 Recipes to Enjoy" by Daniel Yranzo

Daniel Yranzo, renowned chef from Aragón TV, presents a book that seeks to make cooking accessible to all. With more than 150 easy and attractive recipes, uses common ingredients and simple techniques. The book also includes QR codes that direct to tutorial videos, facilitating the understanding of culinary techniques.

You can buy it at the following link.

3. “5 Mediterranean Ingredients. Easy Cooking, Delicious Food” by Jamie Oliver

Jamie Oliver makes Simple recipes inspired by her travels around the MediterraneanThis book is perfect for those looking for delicious dishes with few ingredients, making the cooking process easier for beginners.

4. "Cooking with Joan Roca. Basic Techniques for Cooking at Home" by Joan Roca

Joan Roca adapts his experience and culinary knowledge for a home-cooked and gourmet cuisineThis manual is ideal for those who wish to learn basic techniques and apply them in your daily cooking.

5. "The Baker's Apprentice" by Peter Reinhart

This essential manual for making artisan bread It has been recently reissued with expanded content. It's perfect for those who want to get started in the world of baking and learn techniques from scratch.

6. "Simple recipes for beginners and amateur cooks" by Xabier Gutiérrez

Xabier Gutiérrez, former director of the innovation department of the Arzak restaurant, offers in this book a collection of recipes designed for those who are new to cookingWith clear explanations and practical advice, this recipe book will allow you to prepare delicious dishes without complications.​

7. “1080 Cooking Recipes” by Simone Ortega

Considered a classic of Spanish gastronomy, this book offers a wide variety of traditional recipes, explained in a simple and accessible way, ideal for those who want learn from the ground up.​

With these titles, your culinary library will be more complete and your recipe repertoire will expand, allowing you to enjoy the art of cooking even more. Get to work and enjoy every preparation!