Cooking for parties and special occasions Books

Dive into the culinary world with 'The Joy of Cooking: Delicious Recipes for Every Occasion' by Jim Stephens. This comprehensive cookbook offers a treasure trove of delightful recipes to suit any palate and occasion. From comforting classics to inventive...

Simple things made well. ‘We want this book to be a well-thumbed friend that feels safe and comforting and from which you know you can always make something delicious that feels like home. Our love of food and cooking began at our kitchen tables and we...

Learn how to assemble stunning grazing boards quickly and easily, with the mouth-watering photographs and simple recipes of Glorious Boards. Uncover the world of sharing boards and platters, featuring charcuterie spreads, cheese boards, and dessert decks...

You can do anything with a serving board—the possibilities are endless. But when those limitless options start to become overwhelming, it can be difficult to craft the charcuterie board of your dreams. Find inspiration for your next gathering and...

Put a unique spin on your entertaining and arrange eye-catching platters that will keep friends and family coming back for more with Complete Charcuterie.This beautiful cookbook guides you on how to pair cheeses, meats, condiments, drinks, and...

Donna Hay, Australia's most trusted and bestselling cookbook author, returns with a follow up to her much-loved bestselling classic, Basics to Brilliance. When Donna Hay first launched her visually-stunning hardcover book Basics to Brilliance in 2016,...

How to Butter Toast is the antidote to cookbook-overload. In this fun and entertaining recipe book without any recipes, Ottolenghi co-writer Tara Wigley equips you with rhymes and confidence to cook great food instinctively. Melted butter on hot toast...

The ultimate guide to making, baking and decorating jaw-dropping cakes from Instagram and Youtube sensation Georgia’s Cakes. If you’re looking to take your cake decorating skills to the next level then look no further. No other book guides you through...

On a scorching summer day, there's little more enjoyable than a casual barbecue with friends. This book is guaranteed to turn you into a grilling guru, with an introductory chapter on fuels, lighting, cooking and safety tips and a plethora of sizzling...

Ian Parmenter's love of food is infectious. In All-Consuming Passions he gathers together his favourite recipes, collected from around the world, from watching the great chefs and from cooking for the people he loves. Bon vivant and ABC tV personality,...

A bustling, vibrant tour of flavour-packed Syrian dishes90 sensational recipes celebrating the flavours of Syria, that can easily be made in the comfort of your own home This is the first cookbook from Imad Al Arnab, a renowned chef from Damascus. Imad...

Afternoon tea is more than a meal--it's a moment, an aesthetic, a pose. Afternoon Tea Is the New Happy Hour features more than 75 recipes to make your tea time memorable.Inside you'll find easy-to-follow recipes to create tea sandwiches, scones,...

We’ve all spent a little more time at home in recent years and this has meant we’ve a new-found appreciation for what lunch represents to us: a break, excitement, something that isn’t typing emails or Zoom meetings. Without the crutch of highstreet...

60 spirit-free and stylish drink recipes for the mindful drinker, perfect for anyone wanting a break from booze as part of a healthier lifestyle. The low- and no-alcohol lifestyle is booming.Alcohol Not Included provides 60 stylish drink recipes for the...

The debut cookbook from the prince of baked potatoes 'Hot and fast, that's the secret.'With an army of social media followers and a lavish pink Mohican, Spud Man aka Ben Newman, has turned the baked potato into an artform – and he’s only too happy to...

The only seasonal cookbook needed for cooking and entertaining. “The scrumptious loveliness on every page with the winning charm of a cook in his element conjures a table groaning with dish after dish prepared from this charming book.” – Jeremy Lee...

The no-low alcohol lifestyle is booming, as more and more consumers are seeking fabulous mixed drinks that skip the alcohol. Gone are the days of sugary Shirley Temples and soda-topped fruit juice. It is time for a mocktail revolution that combines...

Bring the life to the party with 50 charcuterie boards that are beautifully designed with holidays, celebrations, and everything in between in mind.Sweet and savory, bold and spicy--whatever you need, a charcuterie board has you covered. Charcuterie by...

Time for Tea is a celebration of Fortnum's passion for tea in its every form. Drawing on over 300 years of experience, you will find the history, geography, seasonality of tea  – everything from leaf to cup – as well as 50 delicious recipes. ...

From breakfast to dinner, plus breads, soups, and sides, Joanna Gaines' Magnolia Table, Volume 2 gives readers abundant reasons to gather together—an instant #1 New York Times bestseller!Following the launch of her #1 New York Times bestselling...