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The cookbooks you need this fall. The covers of the cookbooks 'Rambutan,' 'What's for Dessert,' and 'Mezcla.'
The cookbooks you need this fall. The covers of the cookbooks 'Rambutan,' 'What's for Dessert,' and 'Mezcla.'

The cookbooks you need this fall

   

This week, Lauren Chooljian, Senior Producer at New Hampshire Public Radio, and Jonquilyn Hill, Senior Producer at Vox and host of The Weeds podcast, join us for a cozy, good time. We discuss record-setting pumpkins, gift-giving ethics, and the viral food trend butter boards.

Then, Bon Appetit contributor and food writer Alex Beggs shares her five favorite cookbooks coming out this fall.

Here is Alex's list: 

  1. Rambutan by Cynthia Shanmugalingam

  2. Mezcla By Ixta Belfrage

  3. First Generation By Frankie Gaw (October 25)

  4. Savory Bakingby Erin Jeanne McDowell

  5. What’s for Dessert by Claire Saffitz (November 8)

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