20 Cookbooks That Will Transport Your Kitchen to Exotic Destinations

Whether you're escaping to a luxe seaside resort or a stylish Parisian hotel, spring getaways are always something to look forward to as they signal warmer weather is on the horizon. Unfortunately, most of us missed our spring vacations this year, so we've been leaning on our kitchens to nourish not just out bodies but our wanderlust as well, finding excitement and adventure in cuisines across the globe.

Just as the best travel books, along with art and design book picks from top interior designers, can help stave off cabin fever at home, international cookbooks can transport your taste buds to dreamy destinations around the world. And what better time to stock your home library or kitchen shelves with stimulating books?

Here are 20 of the most celebrated, beautiful, and, of course, delicious international cookbooks. The aromas that will fill your kitchen (served alongside a regional cocktail or bottle of wine, naturally) will help you feel like you’re back in your favorite Thai resort or Spanish tapas bar.