Cooking Up Something Special

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How To Make Your Own Cookbook

Now Serving - Your Cookbook! In this video tutorial learn how to turn your favorite recipes or your own recipes into a cookbook that's ready for professional printing with Lulu's global printers.

Popular Cookbook Formats

lulu 8.5 x 11" coil bound custom cookbook or recipe book

US Letter (Coil Bound)

Coil binding for a lay-flat cookbook with rich color images.

MOST POPULAR FORMAT

  • Coil Bound

  • Standard Color

  • 80# Paper

  • Starting at 6.86 USD

lulu 8.5 x 11" hardcover custom cookbook or recipe book

US Letter (Hardcover)

A hardcover cookbook makes the perfect keepsake gift.

MOST POPULAR FORMAT

  • Hardcover

  • Premium Color

  • 80# Paper

  • Starting at 13.45 USD

lulu U.S. trade 6 x9" paperback self published cookbook or recipe book

US Trade (Paperback)

Small and simple cookbook using our most common trade size.

MOST POPULAR FORMAT

  • Paperback

  • Standard Color

  • 80# Paper

  • Starting at 2.99 USD

Design Guide Bundle

Select your cookbook size and download the design bundle with everything you need to get started. Includes our Book Creation Guide and templates for InDesign and Photoshop.

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Get Started

Create a free Lulu account today to make a cookbook online with mouthwatering photos and delicious recipes!

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Learning Resources

Ready to make a book but not sure where to start? We've got all the resources you need in one place.

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