Cold Tea Reads: Cookbooks by Asian American & Asian Canadian Women

As the crisp autumn air settles in, there’s nothing cozier than curling up with a warm meal from a bountiful harvest season. Whether you’re craving big bowl soup or something on-the-go, check out these cookbooks by Asian American and Asian Canadian women. These cookbooks offer readers recipes, inspirations, and stories from the Asian diaspora, while learning about their connection to culture and food. 

Di An: The Salty, Sour, Sweet and Spicy Flavors of Vietnamese Cooking with TwayDaBae

Di An by Tue Nguyen (@TwayDaBae) celebrates the bold flavors of Vietnamese cuisine—salty, sour, sweet, and spicy. This cookbook is designed to be accessible for home cooks as she shares tips on making sauces and picking the right ingredients. Nguyen is a rising culinary star who started her career as a food content creator and has now opened her first restaurant, DiDi, in Los Angeles.

Let’s Make Some Lunch: Recipes Made with Love for Everyone

Let’s Make Some Lunch by Sulhee Jessica Woo is a vibrant, family-friendly cookbook that introduces readers to easy, healthy and nutritionally balanced bento box lunches. Woo’s cookbook features fun, instructional photos teaching busy parents how to incorporate different food textures and flavours while catering to children. Woo appeared on the AsianBossGirl podcast to share how she got her title of the “Bento Box Queen.” 

Tiffy Cooks: 88 Easy Asian Recipes from My Family to Yours

Tiffy Cooks by Tiffy Chen (@tiffycooks) features over 100 everyday Asian-inspired recipes which balance classic and modern flavours. Whether craving quick weeknight dinners or experimenting with new techniques, this cookbook is a versatile addition to any kitchen. Chen’s food company, Kaidong Foods, offers noodles and sauces for beginners and experienced cooks to make the perfect meal. 

Measured by Heart: A Community Cookbook

Love, Bonito, a womenswear brand, collaborated with Singapore Global Network to release a community cookbook featuring many notable Asian American and Asian Canadian female chefs. Measured By Heart: A Community Cookbook shares recipes from non-profit partners, chefs, creators, and more. Download the digital cookbook to read about each recipe and the heart it carries. 

Healthy, My Way: Real Food, Real Flavor, Real Good

Healthy, My Way by My Nguyen (My Healthy Dish) is an upcoming cookbook slated for release in October. Focused on nutritious, approachable meals for everyday life, this veggie-forward, Asian-influenced cookbook emphasizes fresh ingredients and makes healthy eating accessible for all. With recipes like Grilled Pineapple with Hot Honey and Queso Fresco, this cookbook is perfect for anyone looking to incorporate more whole foods and vegetables. 

Through these cookbooks by Asian American & Asian Canadian Women chefs, you’ll fill your table with nourishing, flavorful meals and deepen your understanding of the rich culinary traditions rooted in the Asian diaspora. So, whether you’re whipping up a quick meal for your family or spending an afternoon making a cozy dinner, these books will inspire and connect you to the heart of home cooking all season long.

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