Thomas Keller Cookbooks books in order

The complete list of Thomas Keller's cookbooks in order, from The French Laundry Cookbook (1999) to The French Laundry, Per Se (2020).

Reading order

# Title Published Author Buy on Amazon
1 The French Laundry Cookbook 1999 Thomas Keller Buy
2 Bouchon 2004 Thomas Keller Buy
3 The Complete Keller 2006 Thomas Keller Buy
4 What’s Cooking? 2007 Thomas Keller Buy
5 Under Pressure 2008 Thomas Keller Buy
6 Ad Hoc at Home 2009 Thomas Keller Buy
7 The Essential Thomas Keller 2010 Thomas Keller Buy
8 Bouchon Bakery 2012 Thomas Keller Buy
9 Thomas Keller Bouchon Collection 2013 Thomas Keller Buy
10 Crock Pot Cookbook 2017 Thomas Keller Buy
11 The French Laundry, Per Se 2020 Thomas Keller Buy

Thomas Keller’s cookbook collection spans over two decades of fine dining. The French Laundry Cookbook, published in 1999, remains his most famous work and is still referenced by chefs and home cooks who want to learn classical techniques at the highest level.

His later books cover specific subjects in depth. Bouchon focuses on bistro cooking, Under Pressure covers sous vide methods, and Bouchon Bakery is dedicated to pastry and bread. The 2020 release, The French Laundry, Per Se, revisits the recipes and philosophy of his two flagship restaurants with new material.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Thomas Keller Cookbooks series?

There are eleven books in the Thomas Keller Cookbooks series, published between 1999 and 2020.

What is the first book in the Thomas Keller Cookbooks series?

The first book in the Thomas Keller Cookbooks series is The French Laundry Cookbook, published in 1999.

Which Thomas Keller cookbook should a beginner start with?

Ad Hoc at Home is the most accessible starting point. It focuses on family-style comfort food rather than the restaurant-level techniques found in The French Laundry Cookbook or Under Pressure.

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