Our 5 favorite books of the year for food lovers

I Am a Filipino by Nicole Ponseca and Miguel Trinidad

Few cookbook titles in recent memory are as straightforward as Nicole Ponseca and Miguel Trinidad’s, and the interior matches: Big, bold flavors and strong writing intersects on every page. “This is not just a cookbook,” write the authors in the introduction. “It’s a manifesto.” The Los Angeles Times praises: “From pancit and adobo to chorizo burgers and jackfruit ice cream, this book demonstrates the delicious mash-up of recipes that define the vibrant cuisine,”