Known as “the Oscars of the cooking world,” the James Beard Awards were announced in early May. We’re highlighting the book awards here with links to the titles on Cookbooker.

2010 Book Award Winners

American Cooking: Real Cajun by Donald Link with Paula Disbrowe

Baking and Dessert: Baking by James Peterson

Beverage: Been Doon So Long: Randall Grahm Vinthology by Randall Grahm

Cooking from a Professional Point of View: The Fundamental Techniques of Classic Pastry Arts by FCI with Judith Choate

General Cooking: Ad Hoc at Home by Thomas Keller with Dave Cruz

Healthy Focus: Love Soup: 160 All-New Vegetarian Recipes from the Author of “The Vegetarian Epicure” by Anna Thomas

International: The Country Cooking of Ireland by Colman Andrews

Photography: Seven Fires: Grilling the Argentine Way Photographer: Santiago Soto Monllor

Reference and Scholarship: Encyclopedia of Pasta by Oretta Zanini de Vita, Translated by Maureen B. Fant

Single Subject: Pasta Sfoglia by Ron and Colleen Suhanosky with Susan Simon

Writing and Literature: Save the Deli by David Sax

Cookbook Hall of Fame: A Book of Middle Eastern Food by Claudia Roden

Cookbook of the Year: The Country Cooking of Ireland by Colman Andrews

Online Winners

Website Focusing on Food, Beverage, Restaurants, or Nutrition: Chow.com

Food Blog: Serious Eats