— Aida Mollenkamp’s Keys to the Kitchen: In addition to more than 300 recipes, this is a handy cooking resource book. $35

— Salt Sugar Smoke/ How to preserve fruit, vegetables, meat and fish; Diana Henry demonstrates how to fill your larder with most delicious conserves of all kinds. $29.99

— Tart It Up!/ Sweet & Savory Tarts & Pies: Eric Lanlard shows how pies and tarts are the ultimate comfort food. It also provides step-by-step instruction on pastry basics. $19.99