Holiday Hosting Tips and Tricks

Find new recipes, plan the perfect party, and more with these holiday hosting recommendations.

Updated November 3, 2025
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Baking for the holidays : 50+ treats for a festive season
Kieffer, Sarah
Paper Book
"Joy to the world, Sarah Kieffer has done it again! Her newest book, Baking for the Holidays, is full of festive recipes for each occasion and every baker, no matter their skills in the kitchen. This is the gift you will give everyone on your holiday list." ―Zoë...
The complete autumn & winter cookbook : 550+ recipes for warming dinners, holiday roasts, seasonal desserts, breads, food gifts, and more
Paper Book
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. As the air grows chillier and nights longer, these dishes draw us to the table and the warmth of an active kitchen-...
My drunk kitchen holidays! : how to savor and celebrate the year
Hart, Hannah
Paper Book
New York Times bestselling author and Food Network star Hannah Hart is back with her biggest book ever- a humorous holiday cookbook celebrating year-round festivities with food, drink, and friends. In a world where everyone is looking for some good news and something to...
The healthy home cookbook : diabetes-friendly recipes for holidays, parties, and everyday celebrations
Seelig-Brown, Barbara.
Paper Book
Whether it's a holiday celebration, an after-church family get-together, or just a small dinner party among friends, food is central to almost any gathering of family and friends. Designed around the notion that everyone should enjoy hearty family favorites or adventurous party bites, Barbara...
Gatherings : casual-fancy meals to share
Paper Book
The cooks of America's Test Kitchen share how they entertain at home, with 140 recipes from simple to showstopping and airtight planning strategies Toss out old rules of getting together and throw a dinner party so memorable and fuss-free that everyone will want to repeat it- even...
Tables & spreads : a go-to guide for beautiful snacks, intimate gatherings and inviting feasts
Westerhausen, Shelly
Paper Book
From the author of the bestselling Platters & Boards comes a beautifully photographed recipe collection and styling guide that shows you how to easily create lovely, abundant spreads for every occasion. Tables & Spreads is a must-have cookbook and resourceful...
Everyday grand : soulful recipes for celebrating life's big and small moments
Adams, Jocelyn Delk
Paper Book
"Jocelyn's infectious joy and love for food and family leap from the pages to your table. Your family will be begging for seconds in no time."-JENNIFER GARNER A joyous cookbook full of gratitude, positivity, and 80+ Southern-inspired comfort food recipesfrom the culinary sweetheart...
Feasts of good fortune : 75 recipes for a year of Chinese American celebrations, from Lunar New Year to Mid-Autumn Festival and beyond
Chou, Hsiao-Ching
Paper Book
75 recipes for a full year of celebrations with family and friends the Chinese American way in this deeply personal intergenerational cookbook, cowritten by mother and daughter. Covering everything from traditional Lunar New Year menus with recipes passed down generations to...
The dinner party project : a no-stress guide to food with friends
Feldman, Natasha
Paper Book
The dinner party is back! Chef and cooking show host Natasha Feldman shares the secrets to throwing fun and delicious no-stress gatherings. This modern manual offers 80+ recipes as well as menu ideas, sketches (like a flow chart for what to cook when you're lazy), and practical tips...
Big night : dinners, parties & dinner parties
Lewin, Katherine
Paper Book
A SAVEUR BEST COOKBOOK OF THE YEAR * A VOGUE BEST BOOK TO GIFT * A DELISH BEST COOKBOOK OF THE YEAR * A GOOD FOOD BEST COOKBOOK OF THE YEAR * AN AOL BEST COOKBOOK OF THE YEAR Elevate your home entertaining...
A year of gingerbread houses : making & decorating gingerbread houses for all seasons
Samuell, Kristine
Paper Book
Nothing's more enticing for any holiday or special occasion than an awesome, lusciously decorated gingerbread house. With designs for Christmas, Halloween, Valentine's Day, and birthdays, these exquisite projects include a cottage, chalet, and two-story house. Options as customized...

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