It’s that time of year where we sit back, relax and reflect on some of the best stuff that came out this year!

First up, we asked Alex Beggs — freelance food writer, former staffer at ‘Bon Appetit’ and all-around friend of the show — to tell us about her favorite cookbooks of 2023.

Here’s Alex’s list. You can find pictures, links and more details at our website!

• ‘More is More’ by Molly Baz

• ‘Make It Japanese’ by Rie McClenny

• ‘More Than Cake’ by Natasha Picowicz

• ‘Sweet enough’ by Alison Roman

• ‘Snacking Bakes’ by Yossy Arefi

• ‘Pulp’ by Abra Berens

• ‘Tenderheart’ by Hetty Lui McKinnon