Phaidon Food Books: What's New This Spring?

Spring cleaning your cookbook collection? Here’s a look at what’s coming from one of the world’s leading cookbook publishers, Phaidon, to fill any gaps on your shelves.

With Ferran Adrià's last word on breakfast, and debut cookbooks from White Rabbit chef Vladimir Mukhin, and Clare Smyth of London's Core, there's plenty to make space for in your personal library.

Core

Clare Smyth

British chef Clare Smyth - the first woman chef to run a three-Michelin-star restaurant in the UK - has penned her debut cookbook and ode to Core, her first London restaurant, opened in Notting Hill in 2017. The book offers a great opportunity to learn more from a chef that champions British produce with simplicity and elegance, and includes 60 key recipes served at Core as well 70 other useful recipes for basics including stocks, sauces and breads. Her mentor Gordon Ramsay has written the foreword, and photographer Nathan Snoddon has captured Smyth's Core.

Published in July NA/ June UK, pre-order here

Italian Breakfast

elBullifoundation

Ferran Adrià’s think-tank, the elBullifoundation, has the last word on the first meal of the day in its latest encyclopaedic volume taking a deep dive into the history of breakfast, its global significance, and what is consumed around the world and where.

Out now, order here

White Rabbit

Vladimir Mukhin

Young Russian chef Vladimir Mukhin has brought global fame to Moscow's White Rabbit, currently ranked at No.25 on The World’s 50 Best Restaurants list. In this, his first cookbook, he focuses on high-end contemporary Russian cuisine and the country's bounty of native ingredients in 100 recipes.

Published on 28 April (UK) and 25 May (NA), pre-order here

Portugal: The Cookbook

Leandro Carreira

If you can't travel to Portugal, let it come to you instead with Portugal, chef Leandro Carreira's new book celebrating the country's diverse and dynamic cuisine through 550 traditional recipes for home cooks. Recipes range from the iconic salt-cod fritters, chicken pies, and custard tarts, to lesser-known dishes like salt-cured tuna, eel stew, and egg-yolk candies, highlighting the local and foreign influences behind this beloved cuisine.

Published on 20 April, pre-order here

Vegan at Home: Recipes for a Modern Plant-Based Lifestyle

Solla Eiríksdóttir

Icelandic chef Solla Eiríksdóttir has written an inspiring guide for those embarking on a vegan journey. She shares over 140 easy-to-make vegan recipes that are achievable and delicious, from the everyday to suitable celebration dishes.

Published on 20 NA/ March 24 UK, pre-order here

The Gluten-Free Cookbook

Cristian Broglia

If you're looking for delicious inspiration on a gluten-free journey, take a look at Cristian Broglia's new book. The Italian-born expert has you covered from breakfast to dinner, highlighting everyday dishes from over 80 countries in 350 naturally gluten-free recipes - think stewed fava beans from Egypt, summer rolls from Vietnam, shrimp and grits from the US, and so much more. In fact, don't miss out on this fascinating cookbook, even if you aren't going gluten-free.