Cravings, the first cookbook from social media sensation Chrissy Teigen perhaps caused as much a ruckus as Teigen’s outlandish Twitter posts. Confirming that the former model and wife to crooner John Legend had quite the talent with cuisine, the book sold out and led to a second book just last year. But the original is just as great a read, it’s an unabashed foray into flavours from around the world, inspired by Teigen’s Thai heritage as well as her current Los Angeles base. Within you’ll find 100 recipes that range from Philly French dip sandwiches to fried Thai-glazed chicken wings.

The Devil Wears Prada star Stanley Tucci is one very talented man. The actor, writer, producer, and film director is also a proud foodie, thanks in part to his Calabrian heritage. As a deeply passionate cook (particularly when it comes to Italian fare), Tucci has combined all of his favourite Mediterranean dishes in this single book, alongside a slew of British classics from his London-born wife Felicity Blunt (sister of Emily), and a smattering of contemporary American favourites. Designed with entertaining groups of family and friends in mind, it’s an ideal accompaniment to feeding a crowd.

American singer Patti LaBelle is evidently as passionate about food as she is music. The musical sensation, who was behind 1980s hit On My Own launched a sweet potato pie range with Walmart, a review of which went viral on YouTube and caused the pies to sell once every second in stores and selling out around the country. The frenzy surrounding the pie helped to encourage (another) cookbook out of LaBelle – one dedicated to Southern desserts. Naturally, the recipe to the famed sweet potato pie can be found inside.

The is perhaps unsurprisingly the first cookbook and recipe book from the D O double G. Being a close friend of domestic goddess Martha Stewart seems to have rubbed off on the rapper, who delivers a 50-recipe strong offering with a heavy focus on Southern comfort food. Snoop’s recipes are just as lavish as you would expect; picture salt, pepper and brown sugar-covered millionaire’s bacon, fried bologna sandwiches with chips, and lobster thermidor to begin. Oh, and then there’s also his guide to munchies…

Reese Witherspoon may be an award-winning actress, but she is first and foremost a proud Southerner. Inspired by her hometown of Nashville and her grandmother Dorothea, Witherspoon has created this guide to living your best Southern life, from entertaining to cooking (of course). Within you’ll find a bevy of classic American recipes, including Dorothea’s famed fried chicken and sweet iced tea, and the Witherspoon family recipe for grill non-negotiable Tennessee barbecue sauce.

Elettra Wiedemann may come from a lengthy line of actors and directors, but the daughter of Isabella Rossellini (and granddaughter of Ingrid Bergman) turned to food instead of movies. After a short career in economics, Wiedemann began the Impatient Food blog which has proven so successful it warranted a book. As its name suggests, Impatient Foodie is intent on bridging the gap between the slow food movement and the realities and responsibilities of a busy lifestyle. Packed with recipes, as well as pantry lists, and shortcuts, it’s a cookbook designed for those big on eating but low on time to cook.

The Germanotta name may ring a bell to those familiar with the Top 30 countdown, but for New Yorkers, the surname holds far more weight in the foodie realm. Joe and Cynthia Germanotta are the proud parents of a certain Golden Globe-winning Lady Gaga (or Stefani Germanotta) but they are also the owners of the esteemed family-run restaurant Joanne Trattoria on the Upper West Side. Frequently visited by celebrities and notable New York locals alike, Joanne has long been a casual haven of Southern Italian fare. The venue’s recipes can now be cooked from home courtesy of this tome which is more of a family ode than cookbook, complete with recipes, family photos, stories and a foreword from Lady Gaga herself.

Sophie Dahl, the granddaughter of renowned author Roald, was once best known by the fashion set, due to her modelling career. But publishing must be in the Dahl bloodline for Sophie soon found herself working across print titles like Vogue among others. She combined her flair for words and food into one with the launch of this 100-strong recipe book, which celebrates the simple joys of cooking and eating devoid of calorie-counting. It’s a particularly English read, with recipes that include homemade bread and Sunday roast chicken with all the trimmings.