15 of the Prettiest Recipe Books You Can Buy
Updated: Nov. 16, 2022Keep your family's favorite recipes on the counter with these beautiful recipe books, boxes, binders and tins.
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Custom Recipe Binder
You won’t want to just stash this custom recipe binder on any old shelf. It deserves to be displayed! We love every detail—from the personalization on the cover and spine to the elegant floral wreath print. If desired, you can also add on five or 10 custom tabs for easier organization. While we’re keen on keeping this recipe book for ourselves, it also makes a lovely personalized wedding gift.
No-Frills Recipe Book
Keep it simple with this basic recipe book. It comes in a rainbow of eight colors and includes space for every meal. Our favorite feature, though, is the space this tome reserves for lists of your favorite restaurants and stores. You can also customize the cover with your name. Head back to basics with our list of essential kitchen utensils, too.
Watercolor Recipe Binder
This handmade recipe binder features a patterned liner and several different tabs and dividers to choose from. Its cover features a watercolor print of kitchen shelves—and it is the perfect inspiration to get your creative juices flowing.
Classic Kate Spade Recipe Book
You’ll want to eat the rainbow after storing recipes in this chic recipe book from Kate Spade. The cover is emblazoned with a multi-colored plaid, while the inside hosts a pretty lavender shade. The elastic strap makes sure you won’t lose any loose papers. It’s a great gift for your sister who already has everything!
Personalized Eucalyptus Recipe Binder
Buying for a bridal shower? This lovely eucalyptus recipe binder offers a fresh, botanical-inspired print. Choose from three sizes and two inside colors, then personalize with the bride-to-be’s details.
Olivewood Recipe Box
Sturdy and sleek, this wooden recipe box has family heirloom status. Plus, its solid olivewood construction and polished finish will never go out of style. This simple beauty holds standard 4×6-inch recipe cards, sold separately.
Produce Recipe Binder
With a cover covered in retro-styled veggies, this produce recipe binder blends antique charm with modern style. We love that it comes with recipe cards, dividers and protective sleeves, too. And, if the veggies aren’t your style, you can choose from six other cover options. It would look great next to these vintage kitchen accessories.
Personalized Family Recipe Book
Did you know the first time your mom made her famous ravioli lasagna was when she met your dad? The backstory tends to make recipes even more meaningful… and this personalized family recipe book has a place to write everything down.
Wooden Recipe Book
Joanna Gaines would approve of this rustic wooden recipe book! Not only is the cover made from high-quality plywood, but you can choose from 12 different designs and six paper choices.
Personalized Christmas Recipe Binder
‘Tis the season to be jolly—and to whip up tons of delicious holiday recipes! Never lose track of grandma’s fruitcake recipe or auntie’s eggnog ingredients with this sweet personalized Christmas recipe book. The gingerbread cookie cover has us feeling festive, while custom details ensure this book will be passed down for decades.
Vintage-Inspired Recipe Tin
Step back in time to those carefree summer days with this retro daisy recipe tin. It has a unique vintage-inspired print and room for up to 250 of your favorite recipe cards!
Baking Journal
Fans of The Great British Baking Show, this baking journal is for you. It’s colorful, customizable and easy to fill with your best baking recipes. We particularly love the little cupcake emblazoned on the cover.
Cottagecore Recipe Box
If you’re looking to splurge, consider this floral recipe box from MacKenzie-Childs. It’s hand-glazed and features gorgeous cottagecore accents. Plus the pattern is quaint, reminding us of time spent in grandma’s country kitchen.
Leather-Inspired Recipe Book
Don’t waste time on the frills—get right to cooking with this sleek leatherette recipe book. It’s bound in faux leather and stamped with gold icons for a simple, timeless look.
Floral Recipe Tin
Whether you’re shopping for mom, a gal pal or even for yourself, this Rifle Paper Co. floral recipe tin makes a perfect gift. We love the cheery patterns—choose from citrus floral, garden party blue, Juliet rose or strawberry fields. And the included dividers and recipe cards make it easy to get organized.
