These Are the Best Spring Cookbooks for Chefs

For cooks, spring means a return. The markets are back again, bursting with produce. It’s time to head outside and light things on fire, whether your goal is to cook with the flame or the smoke. And it’s a season for culinary refresh, whether that means finessing technique or seeking inspiration.

Spring cookbooks to the rescue: This year’s crop includes cuisines from around the world, new ideas for familiar ingredients, and some serious master...