Thanksgiving Entertaining

To help you prepare for a memorable time with family and friends, we've curated a selection of books that offer everything from delicious recipes to festive table-setting ideas, thoughtful activities, and meaningful ways to connect with your guests.

Updated November 15, 2024
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The art of the board : fun & fancy snack boards, recipes & ideas for entertaining all year
Carney, Olivia
Paper Book
With Olivia Carney's friendly guidance, you'll go from hopeless host to host with the most--one salami rose at a time. 2022 GOLD Winner for Cooking, Foreword INDIES Book of the Year Awards With over 75 seasonally inspired, approachable snack boards, recipes, and...
Bring it! : tried and true recipes for potlucks and casual entertaining
Rosen, Ali
Paper Book
Bring It! is the ultimate source for potluck, picnic, or dinner party-worthy dishes that combine simple prep with big taste! The word "potluck" may inspire memories of church dinners and mystery covered dishes. But today's potlucks are essentially outsourced dinner parties...
Giving thanks : poems, prayers, and praise songs of thanksgiving
Paterson, Katherine.
Paper Book
Newbery Medal winner Katherine Paterson and cut-paper artist Pamela Dalton give fans of all ages even more to be thankful for with Giving Thanks, a special book about gratitude. Katherine Paterson's meditations on what it means to be truly grateful and Pamela Dalton's exquisite cut-paper...
Life is a party : deliciously doable recipes to make every day a celebration
Burtka, David
Paper Book
106 killer recipes, 16 creative party themes, and 250 gorgeous photos--plus playlists and easy planning tips--make LIFE IS A PARTY the indispensable cookbook and guide for home cooks. Chef, actor, and entertaining authority David Burtka knows that every day can be a party. Over a...
Nothing fancy : unfussy food for having people over
Roman, Alison
Paper Book
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * The social media star, New York Times columnist, and author of Dining In helps you nail dinner with unfussy food and the permission to be imperfect.   "Enemy of the mild, champion of the bold, Ms....
Perfect party food : all the recipes and tips you'll ever need for stress-free entertaining from the diva of do-ahead
Phillips, Diane.
Paper Book
How do you throw a party without stressing out? Plan ahead and do-ahead. This entertaining guide from Diane Phillips, the Diva of Do-Ahead, with help you get out of the kitchen and into your own party. She presents nearly 500 recipes that can all be made ahead of time--some days and even...
Thanksgiving treats to make and bake
Randall, Ronne
Paper Book
Pumpkin pie is the king of treats on Thanksgiving--unless you're more into apples! Either way, this volume makes Thanksgiving even tastier with its many recipes perfect for young chefs to try for the big meal. Each recipe has instructions that are easy to follow and accessible to young readers....
Vegan holiday cookbook : festive plant-based meals and desserts for the Thanksgiving and Christmas table
Culpin, Katie
Paper Book
75 Veganized Seasonal Classics for Family and Friends  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...

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