Diana Henry Cookbooks books in order

The complete collection of Diana Henry's cookbooks, featuring seasonal recipes, global flavors, and her signature approachable writing style.

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 The Gastropub Cookbook 2003 Diana Henry Buy
2 Roast Figs, Sugar Snow 2005 Diana Henry Buy
3 Pure Simple Cooking 2007 Diana Henry Buy
4 Plenty 2010 Diana Henry Buy
5 Salt, Sugar, Smoke 2012 Diana Henry Buy
6 How to Jug a Hare 2015 Diana Henry Buy
7 A Bird in the Hand 2015 Diana Henry Buy
8 Crazy Water Pickled Lemons 2016 Diana Henry Buy
9 Simple 2016 Diana Henry Buy
10 A Change of Appetite 2016 Diana Henry Buy
11 Food From Plenty 2016 Diana Henry Buy
12 How to Eat a Peach 2018 Diana Henry Buy
13 From the Oven to the Table 2019 Diana Henry Buy
14 Around the Table 2025 Diana Henry Buy

Diana Henry’s cookbook collection spans from “The Gastropub Cookbook” (2003) to “Around the Table” (2025). Each book reflects her curiosity about food traditions from around the world, filtered through her practical approach to home cooking.

Highlights include “Salt, Sugar, Smoke” (2012), a guide to preserving and curing; “How to Eat a Peach” (2018), organized around complete menus; and “From the Oven to the Table” (2019), focused on one-pan meals. Her books consistently win praise for making ambitious cooking feel achievable.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Diana Henry Cookbooks series?

There are fourteen books in the Diana Henry Cookbooks series, published between 2003 and 2025.

What is the first book in the Diana Henry Cookbooks series?

The first book in the Diana Henry Cookbooks series is The Gastropub Cookbook, published in 2003.

Which Diana Henry cookbook should I start with?

Many readers recommend Simple (2016) or A Bird in the Hand (2015) as good starting points. Simple focuses on easy weeknight cooking, while A Bird in the Hand is dedicated to chicken recipes that range from basic to impressive.

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