"Old-School Comfort Food: The Way I Learned to Cook," by Alex Guarnaschelli. 110 recipes from the Iron Chef, "Chopped" judge and daughter of a respected cookbook editor. $30.
"Recipes and Dreams from and Italian Life," by Tessa Kiros. A beautiful book full of as much nostalgia as is with classic Italian recipes. $29.99.
"The Recipe Girl Cookbook/ Dishing out the Best Recipes for Entertaining and Every Day," by Lori Lange. Filled with nearly 200 recipes, this book takes aim at the busy cook in the family who wants to eschew takeout and fast food for good family meals. $24.99.
"Cooking for your Gluten-Free Teen/Everyday Food the Whole Family Will Love." You don't have to give up pizza, doughnuts or macaroni and cheese — among many other things — when you have a gluten intolerant member of the family. You just need the right recipe and ingredients. $19.99.
