Only 9 more days till Christmas—and plenty of time to finish up the shopping for the cookbook lover on your list. Clearly, I love a cookbook. My collection includes over 500 noshworthy cookbooks filling my library, living room, kitchen, and office. This week I wanted to share some of my favorite cookbooks from 2011 that have come from celebrities, celebrity chefs, or just celebrated food-people. This list has books from actors, singers, TV chefs, restaurant chefs, and one really killer market in San Francisco. Happy cooking!

1. Mexican Made Easy—Marcela Vallodolid: Chipotle-plum bbq ribs, Chocolate Margarita, Lentil and Chorizo Soup
2. The Girl in the Kitchen—Stephanie Izard: Brown Butter Delicata Squash Soup, Artichoke and Strawberry Panzanella, Seared Halibat with Peanut-Prok Ragu
3. 30 Minute Meals—Jamie Oliver: Wonky Summer Pasta, Herby Salad, Pear Drop Tartlets
4. My Father’s Daughter—Gwenyth Paltrow: Aunt Evelyn’s Brisket, Duck Cassoulet, Vietnamese Sandwiches (and you must watch this video too–LOL!)
5. If It Makes You Healthy—Sheryl Crow: Veggie Caponata Soup, Roasted Veggie and Quinoa Salad, Mojo Criollo Slow-Braised Pork
6. The Mozza Cookbook—Nancy Silverton: White Anchovy-Tomato-Spicy Fresno Chiles Pizza, Butterscotch Budino, Lamb chops scottadito
7. Mission Street Food—Anthony Myint: Sesame-Avocado Brown Rice, Mission Burger, Rare Beef Tostada
8. Eat Good Food— Sam Mogannam: Cocoa-Cumin Beef Roast, Pescado Veracruzano, Lemony Kale Caesar
9. A New Turn in the South—Hugh Acheson: Bronzed Redfish, Grilled Mahi with Hot Sauce Buerre Blanc, Southern Carbonara
10. Cook Like a Rockstar—Anne Burrell: Brussels Sprouts with pancetta & walnuts, Rockin’ Porchetta, Risotto without a recipe