Several stars from Bravo TV’s Real Housewives franchise have traded kitchen drama for cookbook success!
From cherished family recipes and healthy meal plans to entertaining tips and hosting guides, these Housewives have brought their culinary expertise to the page, giving fans a taste of reality about their lives beyond the TV cameras.
Ana Quincoces
The former Real Housewives of Miami star is a highly accomplished celebrity chef and author who has written multiple books celebrating her heritage and upscale Cuban cooking.
Sabor!: A Passion for Cuban Cuisine (2012)
The Versailles Restaurant Cookbook (2014)
Modern Cuban: A Contemporary Approach to Classic Recipes (2024)
Bethenny Frankel
The Real Housewives of New York City breakout star turned her food passions into a massive empire, focusing heavily on health, mixology, and everyday lifestyle meals.
Naturally Thin (2009)
The Skinnygirl Dish (2010)
Skinnygirl Cocktails (2012)
Caroline Manzo
The Real Housewives of New Jersey alum released Let Me Tell You Something in 2013, mixing family dinners and life advice.
Erin Lichy
As a newer addition to the rebooted Real Housewives of New York City, Erin’s viral shakshuka recipe on the show inspired her to share her hosting rules and family traditions.
Kathy Wakile
Known for her baking skills on Real Housewives of New Jersey, Kathy parlayed her dessert line, Dolci Della Dea, into a highly successful dessert cookbook.
Indulge: Delicious Little Desserts That Keep Life Real Sweet (2014)
Kelly Bensimon
The RHONY Legacy star wrote I Can Make You Hot! in 2012, which focuses on juices, simple dishes, and diet strategies.
Kelli Ferrell
A celebrity chef and entrepreneur who joined the Real Housewives of Atlanta cast for Season 16. She is the owner of Nana’s Chicken-N-Waffles and has brought her signature Southern cooking directly into print.
Kooking with Kelli: Kollection of Family Recipes from Nana’s Chicken-N-Waffles (2019)
Lisa Vanderpump
The former Real Housewives of Beverly Hills matriarch and restaurateur shares her love for hearty British staples mixed with classic elegance.
Simply Divine: A Guide to Easy, Elegant, and Affordable Entertaining (2011)
Luann de Lesseps
The Real Housewives of New York City favorite blends elite high-society hosting rules with actionable family recipes, detailing her favorite formal dinner dishes and cocktails.
Class with the Countess: How to Live with Elegance and Flair (2009)
Melissa Gorga
RHONJ star Melissa Gorga stepped into the food arena with a hybrid lifestyle book that features family-focused, traditional Italian recipes.
Love Italian Style: Secrets of My Hot and Happy Marriage (2013)
Phaedra Parks
The Real Housewives of Atlanta star released a lifestyle and entertainment book that includes heavily featured Southern hospitality recipes.
Secrets of the Southern Belle: How to Be Nice, Look Good, Have Manners, and Be Hard to Forget (2013)
Teresa Giudice
The Real Housewives of New Jersey star is a New York Times bestselling author who has co-authored multiple Italian cookbooks featuring recipes passed down from her mother.
Skinny Italian (2010)
Fabulicious! (2011)
Fabulicious!: Fast & Fit (2012)
