Anthologies#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| My Ideal Bookshelf |
2012 |
Buy |
Cookbooks#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| The French Laundry Cookbook |
1999 |
Buy |
| Bouchon |
2004 |
Buy |
| The Complete Keller |
2006 |
Buy |
| What’s Cooking? |
2007 |
Buy |
| Under Pressure |
2008 |
Buy |
| Ad Hoc at Home |
2009 |
Buy |
| The Essential Thomas Keller |
2010 |
Buy |
| Bouchon Bakery |
2012 |
Buy |
| Thomas Keller Bouchon Collection |
2013 |
Buy |
| Crock Pot Cookbook |
2017 |
Buy |
| The French Laundry, Per Se |
2020 |
Buy |
Michael Ruhlman Cookbooks, Food & Wine Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| The French Laundry Cookbook |
1999 |
Buy |
| A Return to Cooking |
2002 |
Buy |
| Bouchon |
2004 |
Buy |
| Charcuterie: The Craft of Salting, Smoking, and Curing |
2005 |
Buy |
| The Elements of Cooking |
2007 |
Buy |
| Under Pressure |
2008 |
Buy |
| Ad Hoc at Home |
2009 |
Buy |
| Ruhlman’s Twenty |
2011 |
Buy |
| Salumi |
2012 |
Buy |
| The Main Dish |
2012 |
Buy |
| Bouchon Bakery |
2012 |
Buy |
| The Book of Schmaltz |
2013 |
Buy |
| Egg |
2014 |
Buy |
| Pâté, Confit, Rillette |
2019 |
Buy |
| From Scratch |
2019 |
Buy |
| Gabriel Kreuther |
2021 |
Buy |
Williams-Sonoma Cookbooks Reading Order#
| Title |
Published |
Buy on Amazon |
| Peppers Hot and Chili |
1989 |
Buy |
| Fish |
1990 |
Buy |
| Shellfish |
1995 |
Buy |
| The Mayo Clinic Williams-Sonoma Cookbook |
1998 |
Buy |
| Complete Entertaining Cookbook |
1998 |
Buy |
| The Wine Guide |
2000 |
Buy |
| Williams-Sonoma Taste |
2000 |
Buy |
| Complete Pasta Cookbook |
2002 |
Buy |
| Roasting |
2002 |
Buy |
| Cakes, Cookies, Pies & Tarts |
2003 |
Buy |
| Breakfast |
2003 |
Buy |
| Williams-Sonoma Essentials of Baking |
2003 |
Buy |
| Main Courses & Side Dishes |
2004 |
Buy |
| Backyard Barbecue |
2004 |
Buy |
| Mexican |
2004 |
Buy |
| Cocktails and Appetizers |
2005 |
Buy |
| The Williams-Sonoma Baking Book |
2005 |
Buy |
| Desserts |
2005 |
Buy |
| Seafood |
2005 |
Buy |
| Williams-Sonoma Tools & Techniques |
2005 |
Buy |
| A Williams-Sonoma Taste of the World |
2005 |
Buy |
| Williams-Sonoma Bride & Groom Cookbook |
2006 |
Buy |
| Williams-Sonoma Savoring Appetizers |
2006 |
Buy |
| Poultry |
2006 |
Buy |
| Cookies & Brownies |
2006 |
Buy |
| Williams-Sonoma Dinner Parties |
2007 |
Buy |
| Williams-Sonoma: One Pot |
2008 |
Buy |
| Williams-Sonoma Make Ahead |
2008 |
Buy |
| Williams-Sonoma Essentials of Slow Cooking |
2008 |
Buy |
| The Williams-Sonoma Cookbook |
2008 |
Buy |
| Williams-Sonoma The Weeknight Cook |
2009 |
Buy |
| Family Meals |
2009 |
Buy |
| Thanksgiving |
2010 |
Buy |
| Williams-Sonoma Essentials of Latin Cooking |
2010 |
Buy |
| The Art of Preserving |
2010 |
Buy |
| Soup of the Day |
2011 |
Buy |
| Tools & Techniques |
2012 |
Buy |
| One Pot of the Day |
2012 |
Buy |
| Cook’s Wisdom |
2013 |
Buy |
| Good for You |
2013 |
Buy |
| Weeknight Gluten Free |
2013 |
Buy |
| Vegetable of the Day |
2013 |
Buy |
| The New Slow Cooker |
2013 |
Buy |
| Dessert of the Day |
2013 |
Buy |
| Healthy Dish of the Day |
2014 |
Buy |
| Better from Scratch |
2014 |
Buy |
| Burger Night |
2014 |
Buy |
| Pasta Night |
2014 |
Buy |
| Comfort Food |
2014 |
Buy |
| Weeknight Vegetarian |
2014 |
Buy |
| Quick Slow Cooking |
2015 |
Buy |
| Bake Good Things |
2015 |
Buy |
| Cook Good Food |
2015 |
Buy |
| Luscious Fruit Desserts |
2015 |
Buy |
| Grill Master |
2015 |
Buy |
| Frozen Desserts |
2015 |
Buy |
| Chicken Night |
2015 |
Buy |
| Weeknight Fresh & Fast |
2015 |
Buy |
| Salad of the Day |
2015 |
Buy |
| Rustic Italian |
2015 |
Buy |
| The Spiralizer Cookbook |
2015 |
Buy |
| Cooking at Home |
2015 |
Buy |
| Taco Night |
2015 |
Buy |
| Pizza Night |
2015 |
Buy |
| School Night |
2015 |
Buy |
| The Best of Thanksgiving |
2015 |
Buy |
| The Salt Plate Cookbook |
2015 |
Buy |
| Williams-Sonoma Spice Collection A Reference Guide With Recipes |
2016 |
Buy |
| Gluten-Free Baking |
2016 |
Buy |
| The Junior Chef Cookbook |
2016 |
Buy |
| The Air Fryer Cookbook |
2016 |
Buy |
| Grill School |
2016 |
Buy |
| The Pie Cookbook |
2016 |
Buy |
| The Doughnut Cookbook |
2016 |
Buy |
| Rustic Spanish |
2016 |
Buy |
| The Dutch Oven Cookbook |
2017 |
Buy |
| The Skillet Suppers Cookbook |
2017 |
Buy |
| Favorite Cookies |
2017 |
Buy |
| The Pressure Cooker Cookbook |
2017 |
Buy |
| The Slow Cooker Cookbook |
2017 |
Buy |
| One Bowl Meals Cookbook |
2017 |
Buy |
| Cooking in Season |
2017 |
Buy |
| Favorite Cakes |
2017 |
Buy |
| Junior Baker |
2018 |
Buy |
| The Instant Pot Cookbook |
2018 |
Buy |
| Cocktails |
2018 |
Buy |
| The Sous Vide Cookbook |
2018 |
Buy |
| The Fresh Pasta Cookbook |
2018 |
Buy |
| The Complete Junior Chef Cookbook |
2018 |
Buy |
| The New Airfryer Cookbook |
2019 |
Buy |
| The Pizza Cookbook |
2019 |
Buy |
| The Perfect Blending Cookbook |
2019 |
Buy |
| The Indoor Grilling Cookbook |
2020 |
Buy |
| The Instant Pot Desserts Cookbook |
2020 |
Buy |
| Air Frying with Instant Pot |
2021 |
Buy |
| Baking Favorites |
2021 |
Buy |
| Everyday Italian Cookbook |
2023 |
Buy |
Thomas Keller is one of the most recognized chefs in America, with restaurants including The French Laundry and Per Se both holding three Michelin stars. His cookbooks bring the precision and technique of his kitchens to home cooks, though they never shy away from the complexity of fine dining.
Keller has also contributed to collaborative projects with Michael Ruhlman and the Williams-Sonoma cookbook line. His writing tends toward the instructional, with detailed explanations of technique alongside recipes. Whether covering pastry in Bouchon Bakery or sous vide cooking in Under Pressure, his books reward readers who want to understand the “why” behind each step.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many books has Thomas Keller written?
Thomas Keller has written 125 books across four series.
What was Thomas Keller's first book?
Thomas Keller’s first book is Peppers Hot and Chili, published in 1989.
What is Thomas Keller best known for?
Thomas Keller is best known as the chef behind The French Laundry in Yountville, California, and Per Se in New York City. His cookbooks, especially The French Laundry Cookbook, are considered essential reading for serious home cooks and professional chefs alike.