The best cookbooks for gifting

A lot of people in my life have been asking for cookbook suggestions lately.  Do you have a cookbook you'd recommend for people trying to eat less dairy?  What do I buy for someone who's gluten-free? Is there a vegan cookbook that has great recipes for families? What's the best cookbook for someone trying to eat healthier?  Here are my top eight favorite cookbooks that I would recommend to anyone looking give the gift of good food or grow their own collection!

1. Superfood Kitchen: Cooking with Nature's Most Amazing Foods by Julie Morris

Julie Morris' cookbook features over 100 recipes with different superfoods including chia seeds, goji berries, cacao, algae, flaxseeds, quinoa, and sea vegetables. This cookbook is a really fun one for someone looking to increase the healthfulness of everyday recipes and add new foods to their diet. (plant-based/vegan and gluten-free)

2. Clean Food, Revised Edition: A Seasonal Guide to Eating Close to the Source by Terry Walters
Clean Food was one of the first cookbooks I bought and I've used it almost every week in my kitchen since. Terry Walters' recipes are beautiful, simple, and delicious. I rarely have to adapt Terry's recipes because they all involve ingredients I actually use and feel good about. If you are looking for an all-around fabulous cookbook, this one is a wonderful and would be perfect for any home chef. (plant-based/vegan and gluten-free)

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The best kitchen gifts for the home chef

This time of year is madness. Complete madness. Like utter meltdown madness.

I still haven't bought my Christmas cards. I'm not even talking about decorating a tree. And I really can't handle the thought of venturing through a packed department store right now for any last-minute gifts. 

The solution? Online shopping. (And, what did we do before Amazon.com?)

Here are my favorite holiday gifts under $50 - all of which can be ordered online!

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