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In Review: Five Decadent Cookbooks for the 2011 Holiday Season
Before you dive right into planning your big soiree or family gathering, take a bite out of this year’s most popular holiday cookbooks, all of which can be found on Amazon.com.
Debbie Macomber’s Christmas Cookbook: Favorite Recipes and Holiday Traditions from My Home to Yours, by Debbie Macomber
$19.38 (hardcover) $9.99 (Kindle)
Debbie Macomber loves the holidays, and it’s quite evident in this book. In it, the “Official Storyteller of Christmas” shares more than 100 of her famous recipes as well as easy-to-follow instructions for crafts, decorations and gift wrapping. Recipes include dishes like Five-Minute Cranberry Walnut Cobbler, Zucchini Ribbon Frittata with Cheese, Cider Glazed Roast Turkey, Warm German Potato Salad and Triple Ginger Chocolate Chunk Cookies. The recipes are scrumptious, but what really warms the heart of this book are Debbie’s personal memories and observations about traditions past and present that are peppered throughout.
Gooseberry Patch Christmas Book 13: Recipes, Projects and Gift Ideas, by Gooseberry Patch
$13.01 (paperback) $19.77 (hardcover)
The 13th installment in the much-anticipated annual series, Gooseberry Patch features over 65 mouth-watering recipes and 100-plus all new ideas for handcrafted decorations, projects and gifts. In the inspiring world of the Gooseberry Patch, you can impress friends and family with giftable goodies like Cranberry Scones and Marshmallow Popcorn; Autumn Pork Chops, Chocolate Egg Nog and other five-ingredient wonders; and Christmas dinner classics like Roast Turkey with Sage Butter and Maple Pecan Pie. Plenty of beautiful photos and step-by-step instructions make this a great, holiday go-to for all your entertaining needs.
Christmas with Southern Living 2011: Savor, Entertain, Decorate, Share, by the editors of Southern Living Magazine
$18.21 (hardcover)
Perfect for those domestic divas who love to plan ahead and keep everything ultra organized, this 2011 installment is touted as the largest, most up-to-date and complete guide to the holidays available. Over 100 all new recipes and dozens of decorating and entertainment ideas are just the start. There’s also a 16-page holiday planner with calendars and charts that you can write on. Filled with quick entertaining and cooking tips and spaces to make holiday card and gift lists, organize menu plans and more, it’s certainly one of the most all-inclusive party planning tools out there. You’ll also find photos of homes for creative, yet inexpensive decorating ideas, holiday table setting and centerpiece ideas, and a source list for where to find props and accessories pictured throughout the book.
Vegan Holiday Kitchen: More than 200 Delicious, Festive Recipes for Special Occasions, by Nava Atlas and Susan Voisin
$15.40 (hardcover)
From one of the most respected names in vegetarian and vegan cooking, Nava Atlas, along with Fat Free Vegan extraordinaire Susan Voisin comes this vegetarian delight for all occasions. In it, they address all the celebratory events that surround Thanksgiving, Hannukah and Christmas, including brunches, lunches, dinners, potlucks and buffets. With recipes that include Coconut Butternut Squash Soup, Hearty Vegetable Pot Pie, Ravioli with Sweet Potatoes and Sage and Cashew Chocolate Mousse Pie, this dynamic duo proves that vegan eating can be just as tasteful and amazing as the stuff of carnivores…if not better!
Martha’s Entertaining: A Year of Celebrations, by Martha Stewart
$43.42 (hardcover)
Martha Stewart whisks curious readers into her world of divine entertainment in this, one of her most intimate books to date. Featured in its pages are stories from some of Martha’s most memorable affairs with family and friends, from a simple blueberry breakfast to a lavish holiday dinner. Of course, approachable recipes abound, including Tomato and Guyere Toasts, Mini Crab Cakes, Tiny Tuna Burgers, Wild Mushroom Lasagna, Braised Short Ribs and more, as well as some of Martha’s favorite drinks. Can you say Pomegranate Cosmopolitan or Honeydew Mojitos? We’ll drink to that!
