Amanda Hesser Books in Order

Amanda Hesser is a celebrated food writer and editor, currently contributing to the New York Times. Her notable works include the award-winning memoirs Cooking for Mr. Latte and The Cook and the Gardener. Additionally, she edited the essay collection Eat, Memory. Hesser is also the co-founder of food52.com, a prominent online culinary destination. Her writing career is marked by a deep passion for storytelling and food culture. A Brooklyn resident, Hesser shares her life with her husband, Tad Friend, and their two children, often drawing inspiration from her family and the city's diverse food scene.

Bibliography verified: January 2026

Book Series by Amanda Hesser

  • #1
    The Cook and the Gardener(1999)
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  • #2
    Cooking for Mr. Latte(2003)
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  • #3
    The Essential New York Times Cookbook(2021)
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  • #4
    The Food52 Cookbook (With: Merrill Stubbs)(2011)
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  • #5
    The Food52 Cookbook, Volume 2 (With: Merrill Stubbs)(2011)
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  • #6
    Genius Recipes (By: Kristen Miglore)(2015)
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  • #7
    Baking (With: Merrill Stubbs,James Ransom)(2015)
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  • #8
    Vegan (By: Gena Hamshaw)(2015)
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  • #9
    A New Way to Dinner (With: Merrill Stubbs)(2016)
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  • #10
    Mighty Salads (With: Merrill Stubbs)(2017)
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  • #11
    Ice Cream and Friends (With: Merrill Stubbs)(2017)
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  • #12
    Any Night Grilling (By: Paula Disbrowe)(2018)
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  • #13
    Food52 Genius Desserts (By: Kristen Miglore)(2018)
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  • #14
    Cook in the Blank (With: Merrill Stubbs)(2018)
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  • #15
    Dynamite Chicken (By: Tyler Kord)(2019)
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  • #16
    Big Little Recipes (By: Emma Laperruque)(2021)
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  • #17
    Simply Genius (By: Kristen Miglore)(2022)
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  • #18
    Alone in the Kitchen with an Eggplant: Confessions of Cooking for One and Dining Alone(2007)
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  • #19
    Eat, Memory: Great Writers at the Table of Essays from the New York Times(2008)
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About Amanda Hesser

Amanda Hesser is a celebrated food writer and editor, currently contributing to the New York Times. Her notable works include the award-winning memoirs Cooking for Mr. Latte and The Cook and the Gardener. Additionally, she edited the essay collection Eat, Memory. Hesser is also the co-founder of food52.com, a prominent online culinary destination. Her writing career is marked by a deep passion for storytelling and food culture. A Brooklyn resident, Hesser shares her life with her husband, Tad Friend, and their two children, often drawing inspiration from her family and the city's diverse food scene.

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