The Joy of Cooking

A Compilation of Reliable Recipes with a Casual Culinary Chat

Coming Soon

Formats and Prices

On Sale
Jan 26, 2027
Page Count
528 pages
Publisher
Union Square & Co.
ISBN-13
9781454974482

Price

$19.99

Price

$25.99 CAD

Format

Format:

  1. ebook $19.99 $25.99 CAD
  2. Hardcover $65.00 $82.00 CAD

In 1931, Irma S. Rombauer self-published The Joy of Cooking, a cookbook that would become a beloved American kitchen bible. For generations, home cooks and professionals alike have turned to it for reliable guidance and timeless, fool-proof American recipes to bring a satisfying meal to their family table. 

This beautifully illustrated edition presents Irma’s original instructions, commentary, and hundreds of recipes alongside vintage-inspired full color illustrations. Inside, readers will find enduring favorites such as Cobb SaladFresh Corn FrittersChicken à la KingShrimp Wiggle, and the “Rombauer Special” Chocolate Cake. The cookbook also features a new introduction by José Andrés, founder of World Central Kitchen, plus essays from award-winning chefs, bakers, bestselling authors, and leading food journalists, including:
  • Tom Colicchio (Top Chef and Why I Cook)
  • Roy Choi (L.A. Son and The Choi of Cooking
  • Jeanine Donofrio (Love & Lemons)
  • Jenna Helwig (Real Simple)
  • Maurizio Leo (The Perfect Loaf)
  • Jim Meehan (The PDT Cocktail Book, Meehan's Bartender Manual, and The Bartender's Pantry
  • Eric Ripert (Seafood Simple and Le Bernardin)
  • Bryant Terry (Vegetable Kingdom and Black Food)
  • Christina Tosi (Milk Bar)