The Best Celebrity Cookbooks

Celebrities seem so mysterious with their glamorous lives and flashy jobs, but turns out, many of them spend their time just like we do: cooking in the kitchen. A lot of them love it so much, they've even published cook books, some of which are actually worth owning. Here are 20 of the best celebrity cook books. 

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1. Stanley Tucci

As if being one of the greatest living character actors isn’t enough, Stanley Tucci also has several top-rated cookbooks. In The Tucci Cookbook he shares his innovative Italian recipes, complete with wine pairings. 

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2. Gwyneth Paltrow

This Oscar-winning actress has also published a number of cookbooks centered around clean eating. In It’s All Good, she shares the recipes that helped her recover from anemia, improve her vitality, and de-stress. 

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3. Snoop Dogg

You probably know him for such chart-toppers as “Drop it Like it’s Hot” and “Gin and Juice,” but what you might not know is he also has a highly-rated cook book From Crook to Cook. His foray into the culinary arts came out of his unlikely friendship with Martha Stewart who helped co-author the book.

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4. Reese Witherspoon

Reese Witherspoon’s aptly named Whiskey in a Teacup plays homage to her heritage and the strength of Southern women who are delicate on the outside but fiery on the inside. 

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5. Hillary Clinton

In An Invitation To The White House : At Home With History, the former first lady and presidential nominee shares 50 recipes from the White House kitchen and offers a behind-the-scenes glance at life at the White House. 

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6. Trisha Yearwood

From chart-topping country singer to bestselling cookbook author, what can’t this woman do? Trisha's Kitchen: Easy Comfort Food for Friends and Family is filled with her most beloved, comforting recipes. 

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7. Sheryl Crow

She dominated the rock charts in the late 90s and early aughts, now she’s dominating the cooking world with her book If It Makes You Healthy. The book is focused on the vitamin-rich, seasonal, and locally-grown foods that helped her beat cancer. 

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8. Danny Trejo

You might know him as the blade-wielding hero in the Machete films, but did you know he also has a cook book? Trejo’s Tacos is an award-winning collection of Latin recipes celebrating LA’s vibrant food scene.

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9. Frankie Avalon

We all know he can sing, but who knew he could cook too? Frankie Avalon's Italian Family Cookbook is a comprehensive collection of Italian classics just like Nonna makes.

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10. Chrissy Teigen

Model, TV personality, and wife of John Legend, Chrissy Teigen’s Cravings: Recipes for All the Food You Want to Eat are flavorful recipes for playful people. 

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11. Eva Longoria

Eva Longoria is a great actress but she’s also a great cook. In Eva's Kitchen: Cooking with Love for Family and Friends, she shares her passion for food and her culinary journey through Tex-Mex-inspired recipes from her family’s ranch. 

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12. Jessie James Decker

The country music singer has stolen hearts with her voice as well as her food. Her book Just Eat is filled with her favorite no-fuss recipes of classic American comfort food with a Mediterranean twist. 

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13. Sophia Loren

This beauty icon is a legend on the screen as well as in the kitchen. Sophia Loren's Recipes and Memories is a collection of her favorite Italian recipes alongside anecdotes and memories from her life.

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14. Patti LaBelle

The “Godmother of Soul” is known for her soulful voice, but she’s also a soulful cook. In LaBelle Cuisine: Recipes to Sing About she shares her lesser-known passion through her favorite Southern recipes. 

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15. Paul Newman

In addition to being a star of the silver screen, Paul Newman loves to cook. His cookbook Newman's Own Cookbook has adorned the shelves of countless American homes since its publication in 1985. 

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16. Olivia Newton-John

The multi-talented Olivia Newton-John took the world by storm with her singing and acting prowess in Grease. Decades later, she began a 20-year long battle with breast cancer, during which she was able to thrive thanks to the healthy recipes she shared in her Livwise Cookbook.

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17. Tony Danza

The cheekily titled Don't Fill Up on the Antipasto is the American actor’s tribute to his Italian heritage and the meals he cooked at home with his father. 

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18. Dolly Parton

County music legend Dolly Parton has somehow found time between her endless touring to write a cookbook with her sister Rachel. Good Lookin' Cookin': A Year of Meals - A Lifetime of Family, Friends, and Food is the product of a family brimming with love, music, and good eats.

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19. Coolio

Even before he was rapping, Coolio was cooking. He started experimenting with food at age 10, developing his own style, “ghetto gourmet.” Cookin' with Coolio: 5 Star Meals at a 1 Star Price is a collection of cheap and simple Fusion recipes.

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20. Kris Jenner

When she’s not busy advising her five daughters on their life choices, she might be found cooking. In In the Kitchen with Kris she shared her family’s favorites along with tips and tricks for effortless entertaining.

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