The essential collection of RICARDO's most loved, tested and perfected 5-star recipes.

Each of the 100 recipes in this must-have cookbook has earned its place as RICARDO's best of the best-these are the foolproof favorites of RICARDO readers and the test kitchen team alike. Ranging from appetizers and sides to satisfying weeknight dinners, and from breakfasts and snacks to desserts, The Best of the Best includes both comforting classics and modern favorites. And every recipe guarantees consistent, achievable and delicious results every time.

Ricardo's passion for gathering people around the table is fully reflected here, with ideas for hearty family meals, holidays and easy entertaining. Whether you're a beginner cook or a seasoned home chef, The Best of the Best will be your go-to when cooking for your loved ones time and time again. After all, the very best recipes are the ones that bring us together.

Celebrity chef, entrepreneur and best-selling cookbook author Ricardo Larrivée became a household name as a Food Network star, and was later named a member of the Order of Canada for advocating for the importance of cooking and eating together. The RICARDO brand publishes RICARDO magazine, reaches millions of consumers monthly through its website, and boasts a unique boutique-café retail concept in Quebec, as well as a line of kitchen and home accessories, and food products, available nationwide.