Cooking for parties and special occasions Books

80 sweet and savory recipes for any Halloween lover to bake if you dare! Whether you're looking for cute and classic or ghoulish and gory, this book spans the spooky spectrum and has you covered for the entire season.From the very first crisp day of...

Hitch a ride on the Hogwarts Express and eat just like Harry, Ron, Hermione, Hagrid, and all your favourite characters from the Wizarding World! A love of food has always been part of the Harry Potter universe, from the fabulous feasts served in the...

Are you vegan - and do you dread Thanksgiving because your family insists on a traditional turkey? Or are you a nonvegan family member welcoming everyone home for the Christmas holidays-and you're scratching your head over what to cook for your newly...

For fans of Little Women, The Chronicles of Narnia, A Christmas Carol, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, and more, a literature-inspired cookbook for voracious readers during the festive holiday season.Some of the most famous instances of fictional fare...

"This ode to combining Southern and Californian menus and hospitality calls to mind a Martha Stewart entertaining tome . . . a very personal ethos on the art of entertaining." -BooklistEntertaining Secrets from an Accomplished Hostess and Down-to-Earth...

Avoid the line outside the bakery - make mouthwatering sourdough breads at homeSourdough is magic. It's healthy, it's tasty, and it's alive. But that doesn't mean you have to be a magician to craft beautiful, tasty loaves from it. Baking...

The infamous appetites of the Gilmore Girls are given their due in this fun, unofficial cookbook inspired by the show. Fans will eat up the delicious recipes honoring the chefs who fuel the science-defying metabolisms of Lorelai and...

For Austrians, dessert is the culmination of any meal-the crowning achievement that can make or break a culinary experience. In this beautifully photographed cookbook, Austrian pastry master Toni Mrwald, and award-winning restaurant critic Christoph...

Whether you were born in the '90s or are longing for them, this themed cocktail book by acclaimed bartender John deBary is the perfect '90s nostalgia gift for yourself or anyone else. Plus, it features a foreword by Saved by the Bell star Tiffani...

Katie Chin's Global Family Cookbook lets you travel the world from your kitchen!Professional chef, TV personality and working mom of three kids, Katie Chin shows you how easy it is to prepare new and exciting meals from many cultures. Discover...

This beautifully illustrated Chinese cookbook features all the most popular feast and festival food along with a wealth information. It is often said that the Chinese live to eat. Happily for them, the rich culinary tradition of China is largely inspired...

Petite Eats will inspire any host or hostess to throw a tasting party. Just as wine and beer tasting grow in popularity in homes and apartments across the country, tasting parties are gaining status as the new craze. Why not? With bite-sized treats,...

"Christophe Megel's food is perfect for today. It is savory, tempting, and deliciously simple. His wide experience in Asia is reflected in each tasty morsel. Who can ask for more?"-Ken Hom, award-winning chef and author of Exploring China: A Culinary...

The charming world of Miss Maggie’s Kitchen brings a mixture of refined classic French style with a modern twist, for perfect, effortless entertaining. Heloïse Brion’s early life was rhythmed by mealtimes-from her childhood in Florida, where her mother...

Generous ideas for simple and impressive food to make and take. 'Big-hearted, genuine, bubbly - a joyful celebration of life and community.' Tessa Kiros The easiest and best gatherings are when everyone pitches in. It's sanity-saving for the host, not...

24 specially selected recipes for Advent - for sharing and giving as gifts The anticipation of Christmas and the excitement of Advent bring out the cook in everyone, whether you're making nibbles to serve with drinks for friends, planning your holiday...

With On-Board, there's no better place for loved ones to gather than a board featuring charcuterie, cheese, and other delicious bites. There's no better place for loved ones to gather than a board featuring charcuterie, cheese, and other delicious bites...

Maegan Brown (aka The BakerMama), the bestselling author of Beautiful Boards, continues her quest to share her tips for effortless, stress-free, and foolproof entertaining with 75 small bites that have big flavor for easy grazing. In Brilliant Bites,...

Bring on the holiday spirit with toasty, traditional, and trendy recipes from The Cozy Christmas Cookbook. This modern Christmas cookbook elevates the holidays with recipes that blend classic warmth with a fresh, modern twist. From Instagram-worthy...

Learn how to expertly pair wine and cheese with The Wine and Cheese Board Deck, a beautiful, accessiblecollectionof 54 cards featuring 50 delicious combinations, from the author of The Cheese Board Deck. When creating The Cheese Board Deck, master food...

Mary Berry makes cooking for gatherings of family and friends easier with over 160 recipes that work well for both small and large numbers of guests. Discover how she cooks for her family and friends during the Christmas party season, and for other...

Big Boards for Families: Healthy, Wholesome Charcuterie Boards and Food Spread Recipes that Bring Everyone Around the Table

There is always room for one more at Babs's table. A lifetime of tattered, torn, and well-loved recipes from her recipe box make their way to your own family table. It only takes two years to start a tradition! From New Year's Day to Christmas and every...