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Updated November 3, 2025
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A Kwanzaa keepsake and cookbook : celebrating the holiday with family, community, and traditions
Harris, Jessica B.
Paper Book
From the award-winning author of High on the Hog--inspiration for the "energetic, emotional, and deeply nuanced" (The New York Times) Netflix series of the same name--comes a new and updated edition of A Kwanzaa Keepsake, another important exploration of African American...
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-...
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...
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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