Model and digital content creator Nara Smith is bridging the worlds of high fashion and home cooking with her eagerly awaited debut cookbook, Homemade. Developed over two years, the publication combines family recipes and from-scratch kitchen staples with vintage-style editorial imagery. This aesthetic reflects the 24-year-old creator’s distinct approach to food, personal style, and daily life.
Smith has built a massive digital footprint, amassing nearly 17 million followers across TikTok and Instagram. Her viral videos frequently feature her preparing elaborate meals completely from scratch while wearing meticulously styled, high-fashion outfits. According to coverage by ELLE, her new cookbook extends that signature visual identity beyond social media screens. It offers readers a tangible collection designed to look just as comfortable on a coffee table as it is stained on a kitchen counter.
Scheduled for release on October 13, 2026, via HarperCollins, Homemade features 80 family-friendly recipes ranging from simple daily breakfasts to more complex culinary creations. Notable dishes highlighted in the collection include:
- Cinnamon Toast Squares: A quick morning favorite beloved by Smith’s toddlers, crafted to rival store-bought breakfast cereals.
- Baked Fall Vegetable Salad with Miso-Sherry Dressing: A nutrient-dense, visually striking dish that fuels long working days.
- Soy-Glazed Flank Steak with Plum Herb Salad: A nourishing meal built entirely from whole ingredients.
- Lucky’s Oat Chocolate Chip Cookies: A classic American favorite contributed by her husband, supermodel Lucky Blue Smith.
The book’s cover showcases a custom dress designed by Rodarte. This underscores Smith’s desire to craft a project that reads more like an upscale magazine publication than a conventional recipe guide. Behind the glamorous aesthetic, however, lies a functional approach to health and family routine.
Raised in Germany, Smith originally learned the fundamentals of cooking by watching her father and grandmother in the kitchen. After beginning her career as a fashion model, she met and married Lucky Blue Smith, eventually relocating to Connecticut where they live with their four children. When Smith was later diagnosed with an autoimmune disease and eczema, she discovered that cutting out ultra-processed foods significantly helped manage her symptoms. This health journey catalyzed her deep dive into scratch-cooking, which she eventually began sharing with her rapidly growing online audience.
“This cookbook means the world to me,” Smith shared regarding the upcoming release. “It holds the way I live and cook at home. It’s about slowing down, making things with your hands, and finding whimsy in the everyday. I’ve put together the recipes that I cherish so much and are things I either grew up eating or now serve to the people I love most.”
Book Tour and Live Appearances
To celebrate the launch of Homemade, Smith will embark on a multi-city book tour across the United States and the United Kingdom, offering fans a chance to meet the creator in person. Confirmed tour stops include:
- Ridgewood, NJ: Bookends (1:00 PM)
- New York, NY: 92NY (7:30 PM)
- Madison, CT: RJ Julia Booksellers (6:00 PM)
- Dallas, TX: Barnes & Noble, Lincoln Park (6:00 PM)
- Naperville, IL: Wentz Concert Hall with Anderson’s Bookshop (11:00 AM)
- St. Louis, MO: St. Louis County Library – Clark Family Branch (7:00 PM)
- Los Angeles, CA: Barnes & Noble, The Grove (7:00 PM)
- San Francisco, CA: SF Ferry Building with Book Passage (6:00 PM)
- London, UK: Union Chapel (7:30 PM)
Through Homemade, Nara Smith continues to expand her digital and culinary empire. She invites home cooks everywhere to embrace a slower, more intentional, and aesthetically elevated lifestyle in the kitchen.
