Christopher Kimball Non-Fiction books in order

Christopher Kimball's non-fiction books cover American cooking traditions, food history, and the development of his recipe-testing approach.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 The Cook’s Bible: The Best of American Home Cookin 1996 Christopher Kimball Buy
2 The Yellow Farmhouse Cookbook 1998 Christopher Kimball Buy
3 The Dessert Bible 2000 Christopher Kimball Buy
4 The Classic Cookbook: The Best of American Home Cooking 2002 Christopher Kimball Buy
5 The Kitchen Detective 2003 Christopher Kimball Buy
6 Fannie’s Last Supper 2010 Christopher Kimball Buy
7 Slow Cooker Revolution - Favorites from the Best Selling Cookbook 2013 Christopher Kimball Buy
8 The Complete Milk Street TV Show Cookbook 2018 Christopher Kimball Buy
9 Milk Street 365 2024 Christopher Kimball Buy
10 Milk Street Bakes 2024 Christopher Kimball Buy
11 Milk Street Shorts 2025 Christopher Kimball Buy

Christopher Kimball’s non-fiction work spans nearly three decades and covers both practical cooking guides and food history. His earliest books, including The Cook’s Bible and The Yellow Farmhouse Cookbook, established his reputation for systematic recipe testing and clear instruction. These titles focus on American home cooking and reflect his Vermont roots.

The more recent entries blur the line between his Milk Street brand and standalone non-fiction, with titles like Milk Street 365 and Milk Street Bakes continuing the global-flavors approach of the main Milk Street series. His most distinctive non-fiction work is Fannie’s Last Supper, a food history project in which Kimball recreated an elaborate twelve-course 1896 dinner in his Boston townhouse.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Christopher Kimball Non-Fiction series?

There are eleven books in the Christopher Kimball Non-Fiction series, published between 1996 and 2025.

What is the first book in the Christopher Kimball Non-Fiction series?

The first book in the Christopher Kimball Non-Fiction series is The Cook’s Bible: The Best of American Home Cookin, published in 1996.

What topics do Christopher Kimball's non-fiction books cover?

His non-fiction ranges from practical recipe guides like The Cook’s Bible to food memoirs like Fannie’s Last Supper, which chronicles his attempt to recreate a famous 1896 dinner party.

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