Staff Picks
Hosting the Holidays
Collection
Whether you're hosting a holiday meal or just inviting friends over for a potluck, the season of entertaining is upon us! These books can help you get inspired and ready to take on any size crowd.
Boards
Stylish Spreads for Casual Gatherings
Published in 2022
Presents inspirational and achievable ideas for creating boards-interactive and low-key elegant ways of presenting food-that are sure to be a hit and will help you step-up your presentation skills.
Christmas with Southern Living, 2023
Inspired Ideas for Holiday Cooking and Decorating
Published in 2023
A good resource for the Christmas holiday. Ideas for entertaining, holiday decor and gifting. Includes recipes and ideas for table centerpieces.
The Complete Autumn & Winter Cookbook
550+ Recipes for Warming Dinners, Holiday Roasts, Seasonal Desserts, Breads, Food Gifts, and More
Published in 2021
"Celebrate the season with this treasure trove of cozy cooking and baking recipes, from soul-warming soups and simple dinners to showstoppers and weekend projects"-- Provided by publisher.
The Complete Small Plates Cookbook
300+ Shareable Tapas, Meze, Bar Snacks, Dumplings, Salads, and More
Published in 2023
"Full PDF of book has been provided"-- Provided by publisher.
Gatherings
Casual-fancy Meals to Share
Published in 2023
The cooks of America's Test Kitchen share how they entertain at home, with 140 recipes from simple to showstopping and airtight planning strategies .
Everyday Grand
Soulful Recipes for Celebrating Life's Big and Small Moments
Published in 2023
"Jocelyn Delk Adams believes every day deserves to be celebrated, from seemingly mundane weekdays to exuberant weekends and holidays. Her approachable take on comfort food features Southern-steeped recipes that are jazzed-up, remixed classics, all sprinkled with the vibrant, colorful personality she's best known for."-- Amazon.
Totally Kosher
Tradition with a Twist! 150+ Recipes for the Holidays and Every Day
Published in 2023
"120+ modern and exciting kosher breakfasts, dinners, desserts, and more... from the founder of the voicey and fun kosher blog Busy in Brooklyn After quitting her job to be a stay-at-home mom to her five beautiful children, Chanie Apfelbaum channeled her creative energy into her cooking--and hence, her popular blog Busy in Brooklyn was born. Her mission was to make kosher food trendy, accessible, and delicious for Jewish families around the world. What that means is miso in the matzo ball soup and tahini in the pumpkin pie-and her fans absolutely love recreating her recipes and feeling in the know on the latest food trends while keeping kosher kitchens. While all 120+ recipes are kosher, not all are traditional, meaning that you'll find creative recipes including Chocolate-Cherry Granola, Pull-Apart Garlic Knots, and Chicken and Waffle Drumsticks as well as Stuffed Boureka Sandwiches, Traditional Sabbath Cholent, and Yemenite-Spiced Sheet Pan Chicken. There are also helpful, basic guides to keeping and cooking kosher with trends like ten build-your-own boards (Taco Board! Falafel Board!) and kosher food hacks contribute to making this the cookbook kosher communities will be talking about and cooking from for years to come"-- Provided by publisher.
An African American Cookbook
Exploring Black History and Culture Through Traditional Foods
Published in 2021
"An African American Cookbook: Exploring Black History and Culture Through Traditional Foods is a bountiful collection of favorite foods and the memories that go with them. The foods reflect the ingenious, resourceful, and imaginative Africans who made them. Woven among the four hundred recipes are rich historic anecdotes and sayings. They were discovered or lived by the cookbook's contributors, many of whose ancestors participated in the Underground Railroad or lived near where it was active."--Page [4] of cover.
Mayumu
Filipino American Desserts Remixed
Published in 2023
"A sweet baking book of fantastically imaginative remixed Filipinx American dessert recipes, plus stories of the Filipinx American experience by baker-activist, Abi Balingit When the pandemic started her lonely work-from-home life in 2020, Abi channeled all her energy into the one thing that brought her joy: baking. She started to produce Pasalubong boxes filled with novel treats that blended the Filipino and Asian flavors Abi grew up with and her favorite Western style baked goods, each time selling out within hours and donating the proceeds to support her community in need. Now, Abi shares these cult-favorite desserts with Mayumu (which means "sweet" in one of the 8 major languages in Philippines), an incredibly fresh baking book of 75 recipes for sweet treats, organized in chapters tied to where she discovered these flavors growing up as child of immigrants in a cultural melting pot, from the Philippines, to all around California, to her now home Brooklyn, NY. And she bakes all of these in her tiny, dimly lit, urban kitchen, meaning anyone can do it, too"-- Provided by publisher.
The Cookie Bible
Published in 2021
"The ultimate cookie cookbook, from best-selling author of The Baking Bible Rose Levy Beranbaum. This is your must-have cookie book, featuring nearly every cookie imaginable, from rustic Cranberry Chocolate Chippers to elegant French macarons, and everything in between--simple drop cookies, rolled-and-cut holiday cookies, brownies and other bars, pretty sandwich cookies, luxurious frosted or chocolate-dipped treats, and much more. With legendary baker Rose Levy Beranbaum's foolproof recipes--which feature detail-oriented instructions that eliminate guesswork, notes for planning ahead, ingenious tips, and other golden rules for success--it's easy to whip up a batch of irresistible, crowd-pleasing cookies anytime, for any occasion. Standout classics and new favorites include: Rose's Dream Chocolate Chip Cookies, Lemon Lumpies, Black Tahini Crisps, Peanut Butter and Jelly Buttons, Double Ginger Molasses Cookies, Caramel Surprise Snickerdoodles, Mom's Coconut Snowball Kisses, Chocolate Sablés, Gingerbread Folks (with a special sturdy variation for gingerbread houses), Pecan Freezer Squares, Brownie Doughnuts, Brandy Snap Rolls. Plus 'extra special' details including homemade Dulce de Leche, Wicked Good Ganache, Lemon Curd, and more"-- Provided by publisher.
Mary Berry's Baking Bible
Fully Updated with over 250 New and Classic Recipes
Published in 2022
"Renowned baking legend Mary Berry, longtime judge of The Great British Baking Show, presents the revised and updated edition of her seminal baking book, featuring 250 recipes including 20 all-new bakes, updated photography, and Americanized measurements. Mary Berry's Baking Bible has been thrilling home bakers with delectable, no-fuss, trustworthy recipes for more than a decade. Now the queen of British baking brings her straightforward advice and expertise to this fully revised edition of classic bakes. Her biggest collection yet also features 20 new recipes plus mouthwatering photography. A sampling of her beloved desserts includes: Cakes: Victoria Sandwich; Very Best Chocolate Fudge; Lemon Yogurt Cookies and Bars: Melting Moments; Orange and Chocolate Shortbread; Bakewell Slices Traybakes: Lemon Drizzle; Coffee and Walnut; Double Chocolate Chip and Marshmallow Tarts and Pastries: French Apple Tart; Chocolate Eclairs; Profiteroles Breads: Crunchy Orange Syrup Loaf; Quick Sourdough Loaf; White Cottage Loaf Puddings and Pies: Sticky Apricot Pudding; Classic Apple Pie; Crème Brûlée Cheesecakes: American Chocolate Ripple; Buttermilk and Honey; and Key Lime Pie Readers will also be delighted to discover that many of her treasured recipes have been updated and simplified to suit the needs and tastes of today's home bakers. And, as always with foolproof recipes from Mary Berry, there will be no soggy bottoms!"-- Provided by publisher.
Jarcuterie
Elevate Your Appetizers and Snacks with Grazing Cups for Holidays, Special Occasions, and Just for Fun
Published in 2022
"Transform communal eating into a convenient, personal experience with elevated snacks that make you feel like you're splurging without making a fuss. You can assemble a batch in just 15 minutes, and little fingers can help by divvying ingredients. The cups are simple to make ahead of time, infinitely customizable, and a breeze to transport. These recipes cover a crazy number of themes, from new year canapâes and book club bites to game day grub and Thanksgiving nibbles. Choose from a wide range of different containers, including bread bowls, canning jars, coffee mugs, paper cups, and even wine glasses. Then gussy up your cups with simple decorating tips, such as cutting ingredients into fun shapes, rolling or threading them on toothpicks or skewers, adding festive garnishes, and wrapping bows or twine around the containers. Easy to make, easy to enjoy!"-- Publisher's description.
Black Rican Vegan
Fire Plant-based Recipes from a Bronx Kitchen
Published in 2023
Growing up in a Puerto Rican and Black household, Lyana Blount knew from a young age that food was a love language, and it was one she intended to master. After going vegan, she set out to capture the flavor, vibrancy and love in her family's recipes with lighter plant-based ingredients. And with that, her NYC pop-up Black Rican Vegan was born! In this personal collection of recipes, Lyana shares the secrets behind the vegan, Latin soul food she's famous for, so you can make her incredible meals right in your own kitchen and enjoy healthier versions of beloved classics.
Mindful Mixology
A Comprehensive Guide to No- and Low-alcohol Cocktails
Published in 2022
"From Dry January to Sober October, moderation is having a moment. This book from spirits expert Derek Brown (newly mindful drinker himself) will show the sober and sober-curious how to mix complex, sophisticated low- and no-proof drinks. It will include recipes, techniques, and sources."-- Provided by publisher.
The Way Home
A Celebration of Sea Islands Food and Family with over 100 Recipes
Published in 2022
Celebrating the Gullah/Geechee culinary traditions of her family and sharing family anecdotes, memories, and helpful tips, the breakout star of Food Network's top-rated show Delicious Miss Brown presents dishes combining West African herbs, spices, and grains with traditional Southern cooking.
Beautiful Boards
50 Amazing Snack Boards for Any Occasion
Published in 2019
Over 50 creative and delicious food boards that are inspiring and easy to recreate with easy-to-find foods, ranging from breakfast boards and dessert boards to any special occasion board you would ever need. Make mealtimes, special occasions, and holidays extra memorable with these 50 delicious, inspiring, family-friendly, and easy-to-recreate snack boards.
Cheeky Treats
Brilliant Bakes and Cakes
Published in 2018
When you bake you want the results to be mouth-watering and jaw-droppingly good. You want gasps of awe followed by silence as your friends and family munch their way through your genius creations. No one understands this better than Liam Charles, aka Cake Boy, the breakout star from Great British Bake Off 2017. Who else could bring you a Caramel Peanut Millionaires Shortbread, an Oreo Chocolate Brownie Freakshake or a Christmas Dinner Pie? It has to be Liam and in this his first book, he introduces his latest inventions and favorite bakes that are guaranteed to get you into the kitchen. Cake Boy: The Kitchen Diaries will be a cookbook like no other, but be warned, if you want a recipe for a Victoria Sponge this is not the book for you.
Probably This Housewarming
A Guide to Creating a Home You Adore
Published in 2022
"From the powerhouse couple behind the blog Probably This and #YourGayUncles, a comprehensive guide to living comfortably and beautifully on the cheap by and for millennials. In Probably This Housewarming: A Guide to Creating a Home You Adore, Armato and Ciolino show you how to live your best, fullest, most beautiful life while dealing with all of the limitations that come with renting, working 40 hours--or more--a week, and having little-to-no disposable income. This fun, accessible guide is organized into three sections--Design, DIY, and Entertain--in the order you would naturally do them. First, you'll learn to design your space to look just right, then you'll find DIYs that will help add character and round out your home decor on a budget, and finally, you'll get hosting tips for when your home is ready for entertaining. Whether you need help picking out a paint color, refurbishing vintage furniture, or mixing a batch of cocktails that slap, Matt and Beau are here to help transform your house (or apartment) into a home. A no-nonsense introduction to homemaking written by and for millennials, Probably This Housewarming is all about embracing your true self in your home design, guiding readers to create a space that reflects their personality and fits their individual needs. And as your needs grow and expand with every new place you call home, this book will be there for you every step of the way. Full of charm and humor, Probably This Housewarming is a charismatic and comprehensive guide to making any house a home."--Amazon.com.
Bakerita
100+ No-fuss Gluten-free, Dairy-free, and Refined Sugar-free Recipes for the Modern Baker
Published in 2020
"Amazingly delicious and beautiful gluten-free, grain-free, dairy-free, and refined sugar-free desserts from the popular Bakerita blog"-- Provided by publisher.
Celebrate with Babs
Holiday Recipes & Family Traditions
Published in 2022
Your adopted grandmother Barbara Costello, a.k.a. Babs, has collected hundreds of recipes over the decades--all living in her old, wooden recipe box--and has curated her family favorites for your own cherished occasions. With seasonal table spreads, time-tested recipes, and motherly advice, this book bestows the key for elevating all of life's festivities into memorable events. Always know what to serve with dishes for New Year's Day festivities, birthday bashes, summer barbecues, Thanksgiving feasts, and lots of celebrations in between. Start new traditions now, and they will be enjoyed for generations to come.
Around the Board
Boards, Platters, Plates
Published in 2022
With a chapter for Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall, you'll learn to make nearly 50 creative, delicious boards that capitalize on the flavors and festivities of the season. Complete with suggested flavor and beverage pairings, styling tips, ingredient profiles, and more, Around the Board is your guide to year-round entertaining.
The Gift of Gathering
Published in 2019
"From humble beginnings my passion was born, and I'm so glad that we're sharing this time together. I can't wait to show you season-influenced tablescapes for everything from casual gatherings to elegant parties. We'll look at how each element and every special touch serves up delight. My hope is that the photographed details, my stories, and the decor ideas will encourage gatherings of your own. I close each portion by highlighting a gift of gathering and by offering a blessing that can be read aloud to your guests or can simply be for your spirit's refreshment as you prepare for them"-- Provided by publisher.
The Art of Tablescaping
Deck out Your Table with the Queen of Theme
Published in 2021
"You can set your table--or you can 'scape it. When Bugsy Drake stepped onboard the yacht as Second Stew on Bravo's Below Deck Med, she showed the world the magic of tablescaping. With the help of some unconventional centerpieces, a few artfully folded napkins, well-placed lighting, and a generous sprinkling of décor, tablescaping is the art of transforming a meal into an adventure that your guests will never forget. Bugsy's gorgeous, over-the-top themes have captivated guests and earned her legions of devoted fans. Now she's ready to share her passion and talent for creating unforgettable dining experiences, honed during nearly a decade working on the world's most exclusive yachts and private islands. Featuring step-by-step instructions for building your own enchanting events, The Art of Tablescaping is packed full of inventive ideas and design hacks, on-the-job stories and lessons learned. Get inspired by some of Bugsy's most iconic tablescapes, from rustic outdoor gatherings to glam-as-all-get-out soirees, then follow her tips for getting your own party started. You don't need to have the superpowers of a Chief Stew to make a simple dinner party into a lasting memory--just your creativity, a sense of fun, and a few tips from the Queen of Theme herself." -- Description provided by publisher.
Boards & Spreads
Shareable, Simple Arrangements for Every Meal
Published in 2022
Provides more than sixty-five recipes for creating epic spreads for family-friendly, sharing meals that go beyond the standard cheese or charcuterie board and include Italian aperitivo board with crispy prosciutto caprese, any-night tacos, and egg pita sandwich board.
Eating from Our Roots
80+ Healthy Home-cooked Favorites from Cultures Around the World
Published in 2023
"Eating from Our Roots is a love letter to the globe that celebrates nourishing, flavorful dishes from cultures around the world. A registered dietitian and nutritionist known for her approachable, real-food-based solutions, Maya Feller highlights the nourishing roots of foods from regions including the Caribbean, South America, Africa, the Mediterranean, Asia, and more. She shares thoughtful and realistic ways to think about how we relate to healthy foods, along with nutrition highlights and tips. The standard American Diet is known to be rich in added sugars, salts, and synthetic fats. Eating with flavor and nourishment at the center of our plates supports our health without relying on standard American patterns of eating. You can achieve health by getting back to the traditional cooking methods, with a focus on whole and minimally processed ingredients prepared with spices and flavor-enhancing techniques at home. Maya makes it easy to enjoy the vibrant flavors of your favorite cuisine, whether that's the foods you grew up eating in the family kitchen or new recipes you're discovering for the first time. Recipes like: Red Wine-Braised Fried Chicken with Spiced Honey from West Africa Granny's Callaloo from Trinidad & Tobago Mezze: Cucumber Za'atar Salad, Olive Oil Labneh, and Olives from Lebanon Filipino Pork Adobo from the Philippines Biscuits with Blackberry Cayenne Jam + Chamomile Butter from the American South With more than eighty recipes and beautiful photography throughout, Eating from Our Roots is an approachable, inclusive approach to healthy cooking"-- Provided by publisher.
Finch Bakery
Sweet Homemade Treats & Showstopper Celebration Cakes
Published in 2021
"Lauren and Rachel Finch, founders of Finch Bakery, share their best-kept secrets to decorating all-out celebration cakes and let you in on their top baking techniques to create indulgent brownies and cupcakes, decadent macarons, stuffed cookies of every kind and your very own versions of their phenomenal signature cake jars. Packed with crowd-pleasing classics and desserts to impress, Finch Bakery has a treat to satisfy every sweet tooth, every time"--Publisher's description
Holiday and Celebration Bread in Five Minutes a Day
Sweet and Decadent Baking for Every Occasion
Published in 2018
Offers one hundred recipes for holiday breads that use homemade, high-moisture yeast dough, including such breads as lavash, braided challah, monkey bread, sufganiyot, and panettone.
Magnolia Table
A Collection of Recipes for Gathering
Published in 2018
Collects more than one hundred classic recipes for meals, snacks, desserts, and small plates, including chicken pot pie, asparagus and fontina quiche, overnight French toast, and fried chicken with sticky poppy seed jam.
Layer Up!
The Ultimate Glow-up Guide for Cakes
Published in 2022
"Layer it on. Layer it in. Level it up! In her newest book, beloved celebrity cake master Yolanda Gampp teaches you how to level UP your cakes by layering IN explosive flavors and delicious desserts. In this ultimate glow-up guide for cakes, How to Cake It and Crime Scene Kitchen star Yolanda Gampp plays with flavor profiles and shares twenty-one 'stuffed-cake' recipes (plus seventy-two delicious stand-alone desserts, toppings, and buttercreams) to help you level up your cake game and prove that it really is what's inside that counts. Talk About a Surprise Inside. Sprinkles spilling out of cakes? That's great but your fave ooey gooey desserts, bursting out of cakes? Yes!! You can expect an explosion of flavor (and actual desserts!) in every stuffed-cake recipe thoughtfully developed and rigorously tested by Yo herself. Layers on Layers of Flavor. Modern caking is all about layering! Each stuffed, 'dessert-inside' cake recipe will also include recipes for other stand-alone desserts, such as key lime pie or cheesecake, that get sandwiched between or placed on top of delicious classic cake layers. Stylish Cakes, Flavor First. The outside of these mouth-watering, fondant-free layered cakes are aesthetically aspirational and insta-worthy; however, the primary focus of these recipes is indulgent flavor profiles. Big on Baking, Short on Time? Don't have time to make a layered cake? No problem! The stand-alone dessert and cake recipes included in each stuffed cake recipe can be used on their own." -- Description provided by publisher.
Half Baked Harvest Cookbook
Recipes from My Barn in the Mountains
Published in 2017
The blogger behind "Half Baked Harvest," shares over one hundred and twenty-five recipes for dishes that include pan-fried feta with thyme and greek marinated olives, steak shwarma bowls, and gooey chocolate coconut caramel bars.
Pie Academy
Master the Perfect Crust and 255 Amazing Fillings, with Fruits, Nuts, Creams, Custards, Ice Cream, and More
Published in 2020
"Discover recipes for all types of crusts and pastry, including gluten-free, whole wheat, and extra-flaky. Learn about the best tools and gadgets to make dough and fillings. Step-by-step instructions with photos make it easy for bakers of all levels"-- Provided by publisher.
My Drunk Kitchen Holidays!
How to Savor and Celebrate the Year
Published in 2019
"New York Times bestselling author and Food Network star Hannah Hart is back with her biggest book ever: a humorous cookbook celebrating year-round holidays with food, drink, and friends"-- Provided by publisher.
Gather at Home
Over 100 Simple Recipes, DIYs, and Inspiration for a Year of Occasions
Published in 2020
"Popular blogger and lifestyle influencer Monika Hibbs shares her favourite recipes and crafts to bring thoughtful touches to all of life's moments--big or small. Monika Hibbs has found joy in planning gatherings since she was a little girl, but it's not just the hallmark occasions she spends time thinking about. Over the years, she has learned just how important it is to slow down and savour life's simple, everyday moments, in addition to the holidays and milestones. In Gather at Home, Monika Hibbs shares her favourite relaxed and easy ways to make your everyday moments and seasonal celebrations special. Use Monika's collection of over 100 simple recipes, crafts, and do-it-yourself projects, conveniently divided by season, to turn your Friday family games night, Mother's Day brunch, holiday dinner, or outdoor evening barbecue into something memorable, and to create other effortless moments that your friends and family will cherish for years to come. You'll find breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert ideas to fit the mood of every season, as well as crafts and do-it-yourself projects you can easily get the kids involved with. Draw inspiration from the lush photography, and add Monika's extra-special touches to make every moment a well-crafted one that will show your family and friends just how much you care."-- Provided by publisher.
Nadiya Bakes
Published in 2021
"The host of the beloved Netflix series Time to Eat and Nadiya Bakes and winner of The Great British Baking Show returns to her true love, baking, with more than 100 delicious, Americanized recipes for sweet treats. When Nadiya Hussain, the UK's "national treasure," began cooking, she headed straight to the oven--which, in her home, wasn't used for baking, but rather for storing frying pans! One day, her new husband asked her to bake him a cake and then... she was hooked! Baking soon became a part of her daily life. In her newest cookbook, based on her Netflix show and BBC series Nadiya Bakes, Nadiya shares more than 100 simple and achievable recipes for cakes, cookies, breads, tarts, and puddings that will become staples in your home. From Raspberry Amaretti Biscuits and Key Lime Cupcakes to Cheat's Sourdough and Spiced Squash Strudel, Nadiya has created an ultimate baking resource for just about every baked good that will entice beginner bakers and experienced pastry makers alike"-- Provided by publisher.
Baking for the Holidays
50+ Treats for a Festive Season
Published in 2021
"A festive baking book featuring more than 50 recipes to enjoy during the holiday season and all winter long"-- Provided by publisher.
Celebrate with Kim-Joy
Cute Cakes and Bakes to Make Every Occasion Joyful
Published in 2021
Presents clear instructions and step-by-step photographs for creating cakes and other baked goods suitable for celebrations and special occasions, with vegan and gluten-free alternatives.
Pieometry
Modern Tart Art and Pie Design for the Eye and the Palate
Published in 2020
"The pie-making genius behind the popular Instagram account @lokokitchen reveals the secrets behind her mind-blowing creations"-- Provided by publisher.
Jewish Holiday Cooking
More Than 200 Delicious Recipes for Celebrating
Published in 2022
"Embrace the international culinary traditions of Jewish cuisine each holiday with Jewish Holiday Cooking. The menu is one of the most important elements to consider when it comes to holiday celebrations. Holiday meals vary widely from Sephardic to Ashkenazic and Mizrahic traditions, meaning that for Jewish people, there's no one right way to celebrate. With nostalgic recipes and new dishes inspired from Moroccan, Russian, German, and more cuisines, these dishes rich in variety and heritage are sure to satisfy and delight. Includes: - Over 250 flavorful recipes that celebrate regional authenticity and modern flair - Sample holiday menus for Rosh Hashanah, Hanukkah, Passover, breaking the fast of Yom Kippur, and Shabbat dinner - Exquisite dishes such as Salted Honey Apple Upside-Down Cake, White Wine Braised Leeks, Cholent, Sufganiyot, Bourekas, Keftes de Espinaca, Tzimmes Chicken with Apricots, Prunes & Carrots, Charoset, Matzo Brei, and more."-- Publisher marketing.
The Modern Table
Kosher Recipes for Everyday Gatherings
Published in 2022
"The Modern Table, by acclaimed chef and author Kim Kushner, presents kosher cuisine in a fresh, contemporary light. Jam-packed with 75 simple and delicious recipes, entertaining ideas, and menu inspirations, this beautiful cookbook is designed to make every get-together memorable--whether it's a casual midweek dinner or a full-on Shabbat feast. It includes quick and healthy dishes for busy lifestyles, such as Honeydew with Sea Salt and Lime-Poppy Seed Drizzle, or Leek and Butternut Squash Soup. Fresh, vibrant salads like Grilled Peaches, Burrata, and Mint highlight seasonal offerings, while a delectable Slow-Cooked Lollipop Short Ribs rivals your favorite restaurant dishes. Recipes such as Spicy Green Tahini, Za'atar Cauliflower Steaks, and The Orange Blossom Chiffon Cake with Rose Petals celebrate Kim's Moroccan and Ashkenazi-Canadian heritage. Also featured are table setting ideas, informal and formal menus, simple floral inspirations, and culinary gifts. The Modern Table is an elegant collection of delicious, fresh, seasonal, beautiful recipes that also happen to be kosher. It is the culmination of ideas inspired by years of gathering to form connections around the table."-- Provided by publisher.
Life from Scratch
Family Traditions That Start with You
Published in 2021
"Television host, actress, wife of Nick Lachey, and mother of three Vanessa Lachey's LIFE FROM SCRATCH is a season-by-season guide to the recipes, holiday hacks, birthday rituals and date night ideas Vanessa has come up with in her own life, offering readers inspiration for unique family celebrations and proof that you don't have to be the product of a traditional upbringing to create your own traditions"-- Provided by publisher.
Mastering the Art of Entertaining
Published in 2023
"The spaces we live in are more than just buildings. Our homes have a pulse; like us, they have a past, present, and future. They reflect who we are, and they are the center of our lives. For that reason, entertaining is more than just throwing a great party or setting a pretty table. There is a vulnerability inherent in opening our home and inviting people in to see how we live--and that vulnerability, says home entertainer extraordinaire Joseph Marini, is something to embrace wholeheartedly. In this beautiful, accessible guide, Joseph shares his secrets for being a thoughtful and authentic host when entertaining at home, along with distinctive recipes, tasteful advice on etiquette appropriate for today's lifestyles, and a multitude of ways to make your next gathering unforgettable. Entertaining, he says, is a learned skill that with a little bit of regular practice becomes second nature. Becoming a proficient host means that you are taking the time to nurture people--bringing them together in a space that is comfortable and welcoming while creating memories over food and drinks. Even someone who hates to cook can become a talented host by taking the time to give their presentation a special touch (by serving those store-bought foods on earthenware platters with beautiful garnishes, for example) and learning how to care well for their guests. Including close to 100 recipes that Joseph has used both throughout his career as a caterer and for his own personal use at home--each one accompanied by a gorgeous, full-page lifestyle photo and a recommendation on how to serve the dish with style--Mastering the Art of Entertaining is the empowering, inspiring coach you need to become the host you've always wanted to be."--Amazon.com.
Mixtape Potluck
A Cookbook
Published in 2019
"Questlove is best known for his achievements in the music world, but his interest in food runs a close second. He has hosted a series of renowned Food Salons and conversations with some of America's most prominent chefs. Now he is turning his hand to creating a cookbook. In Mixtape Potluck Cookbook, Questlove imagines the ultimate potluck dinner party, inviting more than fifty chefs, entertainers, and musicians--such as Eric Ripert, Natalie Portman, and Q-Tip--and asking them to bring along their favorite recipes. He also pairs each cook with a song that he feels best captures their unique creative energy. The result is not only an accessible, entertaining cookbook, but also a collection of Questlove's diverting musical commentaries as well as an illustration of the fascinating creative relationship between music and food. With Questlove's unique style of hosting dinner parties and his love of music, food, and entertaining, this book will give readers unexpected insights into the relationship between culture and food"--Amazon.
Bress 'n' Nyam
Gullah Geechee Recipes from a Sixth-generation Farmer
Published in 2021
"More than 100 heirloom recipes from a dynamic chef and farmer working the lands of his great-great-great grandfather. From Hot Buttermilk Biscuits and Sweet Potato Pie to Salmon Cakes on Pepper Rice and Gullah Fish Stew, Gullah-Geechee food is an essential cuisine of American history. It is the culinary representation of the ocean, rivers, and rich fertile loam in and around the coastal South. From the Carolinas to Georgia and Florida, this is where descendants of enslaved Africans came together to make extraordinary food, speaking the African Creole language called Gullah-Geechee. In this groundbreaking and beautiful cookbook, Matthew Raiford pays homage to this cuisine that nurtured his family for seven generations. In 2010, Raiford's Nana handed over the deed to the family farm to him and his sister, and Raiford rose to the occasion, nurturing the farm that his great-great-great grandfather, a freed slave, purchased in 1874. In this collection of heritage and updated recipes, he traces a history of community and family brought together by food"-- Provided by publisher.
How to Celebrate Everything
Recipes and Rituals for Birthdays, Holidays, Family Dinners, and Every Day in Between
Published in 2016
"From the creator of the popular blog and book Dinner: A Love Story and author of the New York Times bestseller Dinner: The Playbook comes a warm and inviting guide with more than one hundred time-tested recipes and a host of inspiring ideas for turning birthdays, holidays, and everyday occasions into cherished traditions. "Families crave rituals," says Jenny Rosenstrach, and by rituals she means not just the big celebrations--Valentine's Day dinners, Mother's Day brunches, Thanksgiving feasts--but the little ones we may not even realize are rituals: A platter of deluxe nachos on Super Bowl Sunday or a bowl of creamy mashed potatoes after every braces-tightening session. Whether simple or elaborate, daily or annually, these rituals all serve the same purpose for Rosenstrach: to bring comfort, connection, and meaning to everyday family life. Recipes here are organized into groupings unique to Rosenstrach but familiar to everyone: Our Family Rituals (think tomato sandwiches for lunch after a family walk to the market, or homemade popovers on sleepover mornings); Holidays We Didn't Invent, including Friday Challah and Easter Ham (yes, both, more on that inside); a Halloween Launch Party for trick-or-treaters, featuring a self-serve simmering pot of Chicken Chorizo Chili. A section on Birthdays includes Rosenstrach's legendary chocolate frosted "mud" cake as well as a one-size-fits-all party planner with menus that do not rely on pizza. Lastly, in Family Dinners you'll find celebratory Sunday meals (Soy-Glazed Grilled Pork Chops, Harissa Roasted Chicken, Summer Cobbler) alongside Rosenstrach's signature easy weeknight fare (Crispy Chickpeas and Yogurt, Shrimp Tacos with Avocado "Butter," and vegetable-packed Burrito Bowls)--all of which translate to prime quality time with the family. In this digital, overscheduled age, How to Celebrate Everything helps families slow down, capture the moments that matter--and eat well while doing it"-- Provided by publisher.
Stunning Spreads
Easy Entertaining with Cheese, Charcuterie, Fondue & Other Shared Fare
Published in 2020
Offer your guests a variety of bites and flavors with unique and delicious dips, fondues, boards, and more! From baby showers to birthday brunches, Stunning Spreads offers more than seventy-five approachable appetizers paired with a variety of simple, seasonal cocktails such as spiked hot apple cider and watermelon frosé that are sure to be the showstopper at your next gathering. To round out this fun, delicious fare is helpful hosting advice for preparing and serving everything from big boards to small bites. Beautiful and stress-free spreads fitting for any crowd include: Beer cheese fondueGrilled brie with blackberry balsamic glazeThe ultimate cheddar snack boardPimento cheese deviled eggsSummer grilled fruit and veggie boardRoasted garlic dipBourbon apple butterAnd so much more! Whether you're entertaining family for the holidays, having friends over to watch the big game, or cozying up on the couch with your loved ones, hosting at home doesn't have to be a hassle.
Delish Insane Sweets
Bake Yourself a Little Crazy
Published in 2019
"The first dessert recipe collection from the editors of the wildly popular site and magazine, Delish"-- Provided by publisher.
The Sioux Chef's Indigenous Kitchen
Published in 2017
"Here is real food--our indigenous American fruits and vegetables, the wild and foraged ingredients, game and fish. Locally sourced, seasonal, "clean" ingredients and nose-to-tail cooking are nothing new to Sean Sherman, the Oglala Lakota chef and founder of The Sioux Chef. In his breakout book, The Sioux Chef's Indigenous Kitchen, Sherman shares his approach to creating boldly seasoned foods that are vibrant, healthful, at once elegant and easy. Sherman dispels outdated notions of Native American fare--no fry bread or Indian tacos here--and no European staples such as wheat flour, dairy products, sugar, and domestic pork and beef. The Sioux Chef's healthful plates embrace venison and rabbit, river and lake trout, duck and quail, wild turkey, blueberries, sage, sumac, timpsula or wild turnip, plums, purslane, and abundant wildflowers. Contemporary and authentic, his dishes feature cedar braised bison, griddled wild rice cakes, amaranth crackers with smoked white bean paste, three sisters salad, deviled duck eggs, smoked turkey soup, dried meats, roasted corn sorbet, and hazelnut-maple bites. The Sioux Chef's Indigenous Kitchen is a rich education and a delectable introduction to modern indigenous cuisine of the Dakota and Minnesota territories, with a vision and approach to food that travels well beyond those borders"-- Provided by publisher.
Can I Mix You a Drink?
50 Cocktails from My Life & Career
Published in 2021
Grammy Award winning artist T-Pain brings Can I Mix You A Drink?, a liquor guide inspired by his Platinum hits, combining unique drinks with an experience that only T-Pain can provide.
Weekend Refresh
Home Design in 48 Hours or Less
Published in 2023
"An accessible, authoritative guide for refreshing and tailoring your home one weekend at a time, with 65 inspired ideas and projects from the design gurus at Tastemade. Want to spruce up your home's curb appeal with a fresh door color or a House Number Planter Box? Looking to totally overhaul your apartment's kitchen with a new back splash or space-saving Wall Mounted Folding Table? Weekend Refresh shows you how to make your spaces stylish and comfortable in short order: from primers on creating and using moodboards to caring for the houseplants you use as daecor and entertaining your loved ones. With easy-to-follow illustrations, photos, and diagrams the experts at Tastemade walk you through transformational projects, sharing everything you need to knowto succeed including: building a toolbox safely executing 65 doable DIY projects such as the Floral Explosion Welcome Mat, on Ombre Triptych, or a build it yourself Balcony Bench keeping everything clean and tidy and maximizing the utility of every spaceWeekend Refresh will help you update and maintain your home with simple, Pinterest-worthy projects for every space: from studio apartments to houses and entryways to backyards"-- Provided by publisher.
Watermelon & Red Birds
A Cookbook for Juneteenth and Black Celebrations
Published in 2022
"The very first cookbook to celebrate Juneteenth, from food writer and cookbook author Nicole A. Taylor--who draws on her decade of experiences observing the holiday"--Amazon.
Cravings. All Together
Recipes to Love
Published in 2021
In her most personal cookbook yet, the New York Times bestselling author of Cravings shares food that will bring you joy and comfort--with a little help from her one-of-a-kind family. Chrissy Teigen has always found a big sense of fun in the kitchen, but more than ever, she turns to the stove for comfort and warmth. Now Chrissy shares the recipes that have sustained her and her family, the ones that made her feel like everything is going to be okay. Recipes for Cozy Classic Red Lentil Soup, ingenious Chrissy signatures like Stuffed PB&J French Toast and puff pastry–wrapped Meatloaf Wellington, and family favorites like her mom Pepper's Thai-style Sloppy Joes and John's Saturday-morning Blueberry Buttermilk Pancakes will have you feeling like you're pulling up a chair to her table.
Company
The Radically Casual Art of Cooking for Others
Published in 2023
"From beloved writer and cook Amy Thielen comes a year of inventive recipes and twenty menus for the "let's do it at my house" set-and those who aspire to it. In her much-anticipated follow-up to The New Midwestern Table, Amy writes, "no one will ever care about the food as much as you and I do." Company will have you rethinking the way you entertain, throwing dinner parties that are less formal, more frequent, and as fun for the cook as for the guests. Preaching leniency, not-guilty pleasures, and the art of making it in advance, Amy soothes the most common party anxieties one by one. Her reflections on writing menus, produce shopping, and how to time a meal are novel but timeless. Not afraid of meat (but obsessed with vegetables), these 125 loyal recipes are arranged in menu form-from intimate dinner parties to larger holiday feasts to parties that serve up to twenty. With a feast of gorgeous photography and plenty of down-in-the-pan cooking nerdery, Company encourages a return to the habit, and the joy, of cooking for family and friends"-- Provided by publisher.
Jubilee
Recipes from Two Centuries of African American Cooking
Published in 2019
"More than 100 recipes that paint a rich, varied picture of the true history of African American cooking--from a James Beard Award-winning food writer"--Amazon.com.
The Twisted Soul Cookbook
Modern Soul Food with Global Flavors
Published in 2021
"Infused with creativity, originality, and warm wit, The Twisted Soul Cookbook celebrates Chef Deborah VanTrece's singular, well-traveled vision of modern soul food. Nearly 100 recipes marry classic Black and Southern cuisine with inventive, evocative flourishes learned from comfort food traditions around the world"--Back cover.
Trisha's Kitchen
Easy Comfort Food for Friends and Family
Published in 2021
"125 comfort food recipes and family favorites that are simple to prepare and will bring loved ones together, plus fun family stories and photos, from country music star, Food Network star, and #1 best-selling author Trisha Yearwood Trisha Yearwood's fans know that she can cook up a comforting, delicious meal that will feed a family! Like her earlier bestsellers, Trisha's Kitchen will include new family favorites and easy-to-make comfort foods, with stories about her family and what's really important in life. The 125 recipes include dishes her beloved mother used to make, plus new recipes like Pasta Pizza Snack Mix and Garth's Teriyaki Bowl. Every recipe tells a story, whether it's her grandma's Million Dollar Cupcakes, or her Camo Cake that she made for her nephew's birthday. As Trisha says: "I love to cook now more than I ever have, because for me, cooking is about love. It's sharing a meal with family and friends and talking about our lives. It's working out thoughts in my head about what I need to conquer or accomplish while I'm working on a homemade pastry crust. Sometimes the feel of cold butter in my hands working through the flour just makes me see things more clearly." "-- Provided by publisher.
Boards, Platters, Plates
Recipes for Entertaining, Sharing, and Snacking
Published in 2021
"Any occasion needs a snack spread. Whether it's a gathering with a few friends for a casual dinner or hosting a crowd for the holidays, Boards, Platters, Plates will help readers create the perfect platter for every occasion with recipes that can be incorporated into any meal. The possibilities go far beyond the classic cheese and charcuterie boards (though those are here, too!), featuring creations like a Lebanese Lunch board complete with hummus and muhammara, a Scandinavian board with smoked salmon and rösti, and a Korean BBQ board including kimchi and beef lettuce wraps. With recipes that highlight contemporary flavors and trending ingredients-think jammy eggs, labneh, nori, and gochujang sauce-Boards, Platters, Plates is a fresh take on a classic way to entertain, share, and snack. Thematically organized, there are boards that act as starters to a meal; veggie-focused boards; and platters for daytime gatherings, sophisticated parties, and even dessert. Maria Zizka, author of The Newlywed Table, gives readers a lesson on how to construct the most beautiful spreads; tips on how to select the best store-bought pairings, like crackers or fruits and veggies; and helpful information on each component that is created from scratch. The recipes are expertlycurated for the book-from the Apertivo to the S'mores dessert spread-and can be mixed and matched so readers can create their own bountiful boards. Boards, Platters, Plates offers endless possibilities but guarantees each spread is beautiful, delicious,and made for sharing"-- Provided by publisher.