Kneadlessly Simple: Fabulous, Fuss-Free, No-Knead Breads A must for any busy, urban baker.
Urban Italian: Simple Recipes and True Stories from a Life in Food Well written and very appealing cookbook from the former chef from A Voce restaurant.
Baking Unplugged Baking the old fashioned way. No stand mixer or food processor required.
Brunch: 100 Recipes from Five Points Restaurant Fabulously delicious recipes from the chef of the best brunch in New York City. Highly recommended.
All About Braising: The Art of Uncomplicated Cooking Many, many tempting recipes in here, along with very clear instructions and explanations of the braising process.
Chicago Metallic Commercial 18-Inch-by-13-Inch Jelly Roll Pan Nothing sticks to this, even though it doesn't have a (scary) teflon coating. I'm a huge fan.
Classic Pasta Cookbook I think this book by Marcella Hazan's son is out of print, but used copies are worth it. The recipes are fabulous and were staples in our house growing up.
Baking for All Occasions She's a pro. All sorts of great recipes to get you baking.
Shark's Fin and Sichuan Pepper: A Sweet-Sour Memoir of Eating in China Great writing about living and eating in China
Food Wine Rome (Terrior Guides) Essential guide to restaurants, food and wine shops, coffee and gelato in Rome.
The Veselka Cookbook: Recipes and Stories from the Landmark Restaurant in New York's East Village Maggie designed this book!
New Thanksgiving Table Recipe inspiration for our favorite holiday.