28 must-read nonfiction books like Salamati: Hamed's Persian Kitchen: Recipes and Stories from Iran to the Other Side of the World by Hamed Allahyari

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Salamati: Hamed's Persian Kitchen: Recipes and Stories from Iran to the Other Side of the World

By: Hamed Allahyari

4.38

Format: 224 pages, Hardcover

A heartwarming story of resilience, homesickness, and good Persian cooking in 70 accessible recipes…

If you liked the nonfiction plot in Salamati: Hamed's Persian Kitchen: Recipes and Stories from Iran to the Other Side of the World by Hamed Allahyari , here is a list of 28 books like this:

1. When the Body Says No: The Cost of Hidden Stress

By: Gabor Maté

3.91

Format: 144 pages, Paperback

In this accessible and groundbreaking book--filled with the moving stories of real people--medical … read more

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2. Ducks: Two Years in the Oil Sands

By: Kate Beaton

4.41

Format: 430 pages, Hardcover

Celebrated cartoonist Kate Beaton vividly presents the untold story of Canada. Before there was … read more

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  • nonfiction
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3. The Song of the Cell: An Exploration of Medicine and the New Human

By: Siddhartha Mukherjee

4.28

Format: 473 pages, Hardcover

Winner of the 2023 PROSE Award for Excellence in Biological and Life Sciences and the 2023 Chautauq… read more

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4. Ottolenghi Test Kitchen: Extra Good Things: Bold, Vegetable-Forward Recipes Plus Homemade Sauces, Condiments, and More to Build a Flavor-Packed Pantry: A Cookbook

By: Noor Murad

4.15

Format: 256 pages, Paperback

The Globe and Mail bestselling author Yotam Ottolenghi and his superteam of chefs bring you the sec… read more

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5. 100 Boyfriends

By: Brontez Purnell

3.76

Format: 192 pages, Paperback

An irreverent, sensitive, and inimitable look at gay dysfunction through the eyes of a cult hero … read more

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"You never stop looking like art to me"

-Brontez Purnell, 100 Boyfriends

"I, being what one therapist jokingly referred to as a “clinical sex addict,"

-Brontez Purnell, 100 Boyfriends

"I had fucked enough boys with Catholic damage to know that if he's wearing a crucifix, he's definitely a ho."

-Brontez Purnell, 100 Boyfriends

"My only desire is to be desired. I feel like the whole equation cancels itself out and what it really means is I have no will—I can (at will) rip out all sense of self just so a boy can have one more…"

-Brontez Purnell, 100 Boyfriends

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6. The Weekday Vegetarians: 100 Recipes and a Real-Life Plan for Eating Less Meat: A Cookbook

By: Jenny Rosenstrach

3.98

Format: 256 pages, Hardcover

You don't need to be a vegetarian to eat like one! With over 100 recipes, the New York Times bestse… read more

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  • cooking
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  • nonfiction
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7. On Juneteenth

By: Annette Gordon-Reed

4.18

Format: 148 pages, Hardcover

Weaving together American history, dramatic family chronicle, and searing episodes of memoir, Annet… read more

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"History is always being revised, as new information, comes to light and when different people see known documents and have their own responses to them, shaped by their individual experiences."

-Annette Gordon-Reed, On Juneteenth

"Origin stories matter, for individuals, groups of people, and for nations. They inform our sense of self; telling us what kind of people we believe we are, what kind of nation we believe in. They usu…"

-Annette Gordon-Reed, On Juneteenth

"Why would White Texans be more obstreperous than other White southerners? It has been suggested that this was because, unlike other Southern states, Texas had not been defeated militarily. They had w…"

-Annette Gordon-Reed, On Juneteenth

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8. My America: Recipes from a Young Black Chef

By: Kwame Onwuachi

3.95

Format: 304 pages, Hardcover

What is American food? In his first cookbook, Kwame Onwuachi (“the most important chef in America” … read more

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9. Come Hungry: Salads, Meals, and Sweets for People Who Live to Eat

By: Melissa Ben-Ishay

4.12

Format: 287 pages, Kindle Edition

From Melissa Ben-Ishay—the co-founder of Baked by Melissa and creator of the viral Green Goddess Sa… read more

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10. Shabbat: Recipes and Rituals from My Table to Yours

By: Adeena Sussman

4.36

Format: 384 pages, Hardcover

Instant New York Times bestseller Named a Best Cookbook for Fall 2023 by Food & Wine, Eater, and S… read more

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11. Diasporican: A Puerto Rican Cookbook

By: Illyanna Maisonet

4.24

Format: 256 pages, Hardcover

Over 90 delicious, deeply personal recipes that tell the story of Puerto Rico's Stateside diaspora … read more

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12. Tava: Eastern European Baking and Desserts from Romania and Beyond

By: Irina Georgescu

4.29

Format: 272 pages, Hardcover

WINNER OF THE 2023 JAMES BEARD AWARD FOR BEST BAKING AND DESSERTS BOOK   “A joy and an education. I… read more

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13. Korean American: Food that Tastes Like Home

By: Eric Kim

4.38

Format: 288 pages, Hardcover

An homage to what it means to be Korean American with delectable recipes that explore how new culin… read more

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"Getting a recipe out of my mother is like pulling teeth out of a tiger's mouth."

-Eric Kim, Korean American: Food that Tastes Like Home

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14. The Sioux Chef's Indigenous Kitchen

By: Sean Sherman

4.49

Format: 256 pages, Hardcover

Here is real food—our indigenous American fruits and vegetables, the wild and foraged ingredients, … read more

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15. Food52 Big Little Recipes: Good Food with Minimal Ingredients and Maximal Flavor [A Cookbook] (Food52 Works)

By: Emma Laperruque

3.64

Format: 176 pages, Hardcover

Fewer ingredients, big-time flavors--that's the magic of Big Little Recipes. Inspired by Food52's a… read more

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16. Snackable Bakes: 100 Easy-Peasy Recipes for Exceptionally Scrumptious Sweets and Treats

By: Jessie Sheehan

4.15

Format: 240 pages, Hardcover

What is a snackable bake? An utterly scrumptious, round-the-clock treat that can be assembled in 20… read more

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17. Bake Smart: Sweets and Secrets from My Oven to Yours

By: Samantha Seneviratne

4.04

Format: 240 pages, Hardcover

Bon Appetit 's "The Best 23 Fall 2023" Eater 's “The 16 Best Cookbooks of Fall 2023” Tasting Table… read more

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18. Turkey and the Wolf: Flavor Trippin' in New Orleans [A Cookbook]

By: Mason Hereford

4.05

Format: 256 pages, Hardcover

JAMES BEARD AWARD NOMINEE • IACP AWARD FINALIST • NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • A fun, flavorful cook… read more

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19. Homage: Recipes and Stories from an Amish Soul Food Kitchen

By: Chris Scott

4.11

Format: 272 pages, Hardcover

From renowned chef Chris Scott comes a first-of-its-kind, richly narrative cookbook that celebrates… read more

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20. Simply Tomato: 100 Recipes for Enjoying Your Favorite Ingredient All Year Long

By: Martha Holmberg

4.02

Format: 245 pages, Kindle Edition

Take your love for tomatoes to the next level with this delectable collection of 100 incredible rec… read more

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21. BUDMO!: Recipes from a Ukrainian Kitchen

By: Anna Voloshyna

4.29

Format: 224 pages, Hardcover

Celebrate the rich culture of Ukrainian cuisine with these traditional Eastern European recipes inf… read more

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22. Rambutan: Recipes from Sri Lanka

By: Cynthia Shanmugalingam

4.51

Format: 336 pages, Hardcover

A NEW YORK TIMES TOP 10 COOKBOOK OF THE YEAR NAMED A BEST COOKBOOK OF THE YEAR BY BON APPETIT * FOO… read more

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Cover of The Fiscal Feminist: A Financial Wake-up Call for Women by Kimberlee Davis

23. The Fiscal Feminist: A Financial Wake-up Call for Women

By: Kimberlee Davis

3.53

Format: 288 pages, Kindle Edition

Wealth manager and host of The Fiscal Feminist podcast Kimberlee Davis taps her 25 years’ experienc… read more

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Cover of The Dominican Kitchen: Homestyle Recipes That Celebrate the Flavors, Traditions, and Culture of the Dominican Republic by Vanessa Mota

24. The Dominican Kitchen: Homestyle Recipes That Celebrate the Flavors, Traditions, and Culture of the Dominican Republic

By: Vanessa Mota

4.31

Format: 334 pages, Kindle Edition

Learn to make authentic, delicious, and easy Dominican meals with Vanessa Mota, creator of the popu… read more

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Cover of The Feel Good Foodie Cookbook: 125 Recipes Enhanced with Mediterranean Flavors by Yumna Jawad

25. The Feel Good Foodie Cookbook: 125 Recipes Enhanced with Mediterranean Flavors

By: Yumna Jawad

3.98

Format: 304 pages, Hardcover

125 simple, healthy recipes that are all about marrying the Middle East to the Midwest and finding … read more

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Cover of Maydan: Recipes from Lebanon and Beyond by Rose Previte

26. Maydan: Recipes from Lebanon and Beyond

By: Rose Previte

4.09

Format: 266 pages, Kindle Edition

The debut cookbook from Rose Previte, creator of the Michelin-starred restaurant Maydān and the bel… read more

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Cover of Ammu: Indian Home Cooking to Nourish Your Soul by Asma Khan

27. Ammu: Indian Home Cooking to Nourish Your Soul

By: Asma Khan

4.13

Format: 288 pages, Hardcover

A new cookbook from the star of Netflix's Chef's Table and one of the world's most prominent female… read more

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Cover of Keep It Zesty: A Celebration of Lebanese Flavors & Culture from Edy's Grocer by Edy Massih

28. Keep It Zesty: A Celebration of Lebanese Flavors & Culture from Edy's Grocer

By: Edy Massih

4.02

Format: 256 pages, Hardcover

From the beloved chef and owner of Edy’s Grocer, a deeply personal celebration of Lebanese flavors … read more

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29. Salamati: Hamed's Persian Kitchen: Recipes and Stories from Iran to the Other Side of the World

By: Hamed Allahyari

4.38

Format: 224 pages, Hardcover

A heartwarming story of resilience, homesickness, and good Persian cooking in 70 accessible recipes… read more

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30. Tekebash and Saba: Recipes and Stories from an East African Kitchen

By: Saba Alemayoh

4.05

Format: 208 pages, Hardcover

Mother-daughter duo, Tekebash and Saba, tell their story and the story of their homeland, Ethiopia,… read more

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31. For The Culture: Phenomenal Black Women and Femmes in Food: Interviews, Inspiration, and Recipes

By: Klancy Miller

4.54

Format: 320 pages, Hardcover

A must-have anthology of the leading Black women and femmes shaping today’s food and hospitality la… read more

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25 Best cookbooks books like Salamati: Hamed's Persian Kitchen: Recipes and Stories from Iran to the Other Side of the World by Hamed Allahyari

Transform Your Habits

Ottolenghi Test Kitchen: Extra Good Things: Bold, Vegetable-Forward Recipes Plus Homemade Sauces, Condiments, and More to Build a Flavor-Packed Pantry: A Cookbook

Noor Murad

4.15

Transform Your Habits

The Weekday Vegetarians: 100 Recipes and a Real-Life Plan for Eating Less Meat: A Cookbook

Jenny Rosenstrach

3.98

Transform Your Habits

My America: Recipes from a Young Black Chef

Kwame Onwuachi

3.95

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4.12

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3.79

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4.50

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4.26

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