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Celebrating Winter Holidays with Food
Full disclosure: Brenna and I have not tested the recipes in these books. However, if the luscious food photography is correlated with good taste, the results should be delicious!
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Holiday Cookies: Showstopping Recipes to Sweeten the Season
2017 by Nederlanden, Elisabet derGet this itemCookies to eat, cookies to use for decoration (and then eat, maybe?), peppermint bark--everything holiday cookies is here. --Christie
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The Holiday Kosher Baker: Traditional & Contemporary Holiday Desserts
2013 by Shoyer, PaulaGet this itemNot strictly about winter holidays, there is a nice selection of both easy and "fancier" Chanukah desserts. --Christie
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All Time Best Holiday Entertaining
2017Get this itemIf you’re in search of tried-and-true holiday recipes, look no further. From classics like herbed roast turkey to pumpkin pie, you’re sure to find something to delight holiday guests. —Brenna
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Betty Crocker Christmas Cookbook
2017 by Crocker, BettyGet this itemNow we're getting serious, Betty Crocker style. From appetizers to brunch to main dishes, to gifts from the kitchen, you're covered. Not to mention cookies and holiday breads and desserts! --Christie
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Peter Callahan's Party Food: Mini Hors D'oeuvres, Family-style Settings, Plated Dishes, Buffet Spreads, Bar Carts
2017 by Callahan, PeterGet this itemHaving a party? In addition to recipes, the book includes tips and tricks for throwing great parties regardless of your skill level, put together by venerated caterer Peter Callahan. --Christie
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Vegan Holiday Cooking from Candle Cafe: Celebratory Menus and Recipes from New York's Premier Plant-based Restaurants
2014 by Pierson, JoyGet this itemTempting Christmas and New Year's menus and recipes for vegan feasting. --Christie
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A Treasury of Jewish Holiday Baking
2009 by Goldman, MarcyGet this itemThis cookbook is full of delicious recipes. Goldman includes detailed instructions for dishes such as Chanukah jelly doughnuts and dreidel cake. --Brenna
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The Gingerbread Book: 54 Cookie-construction Projects for Party Centerpieces and Holiday Decorations, 117 Full-sized Patterns, Plans for 18 Structures, Over 100 Color Photos, Recipes, Cookie Shapes, Children's Projects, History and Step-by-step How-tos
2011 by Bragdon, Allen D.Get this itemI'm not sure I can add anything useful to the book's incredibly long subtitle. It's pretty comprehensive! --Christie
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Christmas with Kim-Joy: A Festive Collection of Edible Cuteness
2020 by Kim-JoyGet this itemFans of The Great British Bake Off, this one’s for you! Beloved contestant Kim-Joy’s holiday cookbook is cute, fun, and tasty. --Brenna
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A Kwanzaa Keepsake: Celebrating the Holiday with New Traditions and Feasts
1995 by Harris, Jessica B.Get this itemMore than just a cookbook, A Kwanzaa Keepsake tells a story behind each recipe presented. Split into sections for each night of Kwanzaa, the author presents a rich cultural history alongside mouthwatering recipes. —Brenna
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The Children's Jewish Holiday Kitchen: 70 Ways to Have Fun with your Kids and Make your Family's Celebrations Special
1995 by Nathan, JoanGet this itemNot a new book, but a classic. It includes a nice chapter on including kids in the Hanukkah kitchen. --Christie
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Southern Living Home for the Holidays Cookbook: Favorite Holiday Recipes and Easy Decorating Ideas
2015Get this itemThere is a recipe for butterscotch meringue pie with pecan crust. And many other decadent desserts, and some seriously Southern flavored main dishes and sides. And decorating photos enough to give anybody an inferiority complex in that arena. --Christie
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Gluten-free and Vegan Holidays: Celebrating the Year with Simple, Satisfying Recipes and Menus
2011 by Katzinger, JenniferGet this itemThis cookbook offers recipes for many of the main holidays-–even Valentine’s Day! From stuffed artichokes amore to twice-baked sweet potatoes, the author shows gluten-free and vegan foods that are both delicious and healthy. --Brenna
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