Hot-selling cookbooks nationwide

Los Angeles Times

Rankings are based on a Los Angeles Times poll of national and independent booksellers.

1. "30 Minute Meals 2," by Rachael Ray; Lake Island Press, $14.95. A Food Network recipe collection.
2. "The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook," by Ina Garten; Crown, $35. Still going strong after five years.
3. Betty Crocker's Quick and Easy Cookbook," by Betty Crocker editors; Betty Crocker, $26.95. Update of a 50-year-old classic.
4. "30-Minute Meals," by Rachael Ray; Lake Island Press, $14.95. The original compilation.
5. "The Everything Slow Cooker Cookbook," by Margaret Kaeter; Adams Media Corp., $14.95. One of the Everything series.
6. "500 Low-Carb Recipes," by Dana Carpender; Fair Winds Press, $19.95. More than a year's worth.
7. "Nancy Silverton's Sandwich Book," by Nancy Silverton; Knopf, $24.95. Recipes from Thursday nights at Campanile.
8. "Finding Chinese Food in L.A.," by Carl Chu; Crossbridge, $19.95. Menus demystified by an L.A. enthusiast.
9. "A Passion for Desserts," by Emily Luchetti; Chronicle, $35. The third book by executive pastry chef at Farallon; organized by season.
10. "The Everything Low-Carb Cookbook," by Patricia M. Butkus; Adams Media Corp., $14.95. Another in the Everything book series.