Taste Of Home Holidays Celebrations

From formal holiday gatherings to casual game nights, Taste of Home Holidays & Celebrations makes the most of every get-together. Divided into four sections (one for each season of the year), this colorful collection is sure to be your most-trusted source for unforgettable parties, dinners, buffets and more. Whether hosting a formal Christmas dinner, spooky Halloween party, succulent Thanksgiving meal, glorious Easter brunch, neighborly barbecue or quant bridal shower, Holidays & Celebrations helps create incredible memories that last a lifetime. From Sunday morning brunches and festive Christmas dinners to casual backyard barbecues and haunting Halloween parties, it seems there's always a reason to gather with family and friends for fun and, of course, food! Featuring more than 350 recipes, Taste of Home Holidays & Celebrations promises to turn every occasion into a memorable event. Divided into four sections (one for each season), this colorful cookbook is sure to become your most-trusted source for party planning, holiday fun, cozy get-togethers and more. Turn to the spring section for Easter mealideas as well as St Patrick's Day celebrations, Cinco de Mayo buffets, Mother's Day breakfast items, bridal shower favorites and more. The summer area of the book offers recipes for Fourth-of-July festivities, family reunions and block parties, and other warm-weather celebrations you'll be excited to be a part of . As autumn rolls in, turn to this cookbook for dozens of Halloween recipes, tailgating specialties and bake-sale staples. You'll also discover formal Thanksgiving menus as well as recipes for a casual Turkey-Day get-together and an easy Black Friday lineup. Hosting an open house or round robin this winter? Turn to the winter section of Holidays & Celebrations. There, you'll find plenty of party ideas, including an after­ sledding gathering, a New Year's countdown and a Super Bowl party. Christmas couldn't be more festive than with the splendid dishes found here. Keep impressive yet easy yuletide menus at your fingertips and create cute holiday treats for little ones. Attending a cookie exchange? We have wonderfully sweet sensations lined up for you. You'll also discover how simple it is to host a merry open house, bake up a few gifts from the kitchen and celebrate Christmas morning with family and friends. After all, with Holidays & Celebrations it's never been easier to make the most of every occasion-all year long!

"Celebrate good times with great food! This recipe-packed cookbook makes party planning fun and easy - and helps make every festive occasion memorable." "Here is unforgettable fare for every imaginable occasion, plus easy decorating ideas and party-planning pointers. The Celebrations Cookbook tempts you with more than 480 mouthwatering recipes that will make your holidays, anniversary parties, graduation celebrations, and other special days throughout the year easy and enjoyable." "Readers, from all across the country, of Taste of Home - North America's most popular cooking magazine - have shared their favorite family recipes. Organized here by season are creative and delicious ideas for appetizers, entrees, salads, drinks, desserts, and more, as well as helpful tips on everything from making red radish rosettes to buying and storing bacon - even timetables to minimize last-minute fuss."--BOOK JACKET.

Tried-and-true recipes, tips, hints and hosting ideas make for memorable moments all year long…and this latest book from Taste of Home is here to help! From barbecue buffets to festive yuletide menus, the perfect party planner is at your fingertips with Taste of Home Celebrations. Take the worry out of hosting and get ready to impress with party-planning timelines, complete menus, easy decorations and so much more. Whether you’re planning an evening to watch fireworks, hosting game night, baking a birthday cake, throwing a holiday bash or ringing in the New Year, let this all-new Taste of Home Celebrations be your guide! CHAPTERS Spring Gatherings Valentine’s Day St. Patrick’s Day March Madness Mardi Gras Bash Easter Dinner Mother’s Day Brunch Baby Shark Birthday Party Karaoke Party Summer Bashes Juneteenth Celebration Father’s Day Barbecue Independence Day Firework Watching Party Around the Campfire Wet & Wild Pool Party Tailgating Fun Autumn Gatherings Bewitching Halloween Day of the Dead Get-Together Thanksgiving Dinner Black Friday Buffet Apple Picking Fun Holiday Celebrations Christmas-Movie Watching Party Cookie Exchange Vintage Holiday Happy Hour Christmas Morning Buffet Formal Holiday Menu Gingerbread House Decorating New Year’s Blow Out

Let Taste of Home help you plan your holiday parties and menus with this idea-packed cookbook. There are wonderful appetizers and beverages, company-worthy entrees, delectable breads, an array of sides and best of all dazzling, divine sweets—cookies, candies, cakes, pies and more. Included is classic fare, as well as updated twists on old-time favorites. CHAPTERS Intro Festive Appetizers & Beverages Holiday Parties Joyful Brunches Christmas Dinner Menus Merry Entrees Jolly Sides Glorious Breads Yuletide Cookies Heavenly Desserts Candy Sampler Special Gifts of Food Thanksgiving Gathering Indexes Recipes Caramel Cashew Clusters Chocolate Hazelnut Truffles Apple Cider-Glazed Ham Cheese-Topped Roasted Vegetables Colorful Gazpacho Salad Herb-Crusted Prime Rib Old English Trifle Raspberry Lemon Cake Yorkshire Pudding with Bacon and Sage Asiago Chicken Spread Calzone Pinwheels Cherry-Brandy Baked Brie Hot Spiced Wine Shrimp Wrapped in Bacon Warm Pomegranate Punch Cranberry-Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix Orange Pear Jam Cracked Pepper Cheddar Muffins Rustic Pumpkin Bread Almond Pistachio Baklava Caramel Apple Cheesecake Frozen Peppermint Delight Holiday Walnut Torte Au Gratin Potatoes ’n’ Leeks Carrot Cake Doughnuts Overnight Raisin French Toast Golden Roasted Turkey Maple-Oat Dinner Rolls Sausage Raisin Dressing Brown Sugar Cutouts Cherry Kisses Cranberry Shortbread Bars Dark Chocolate Butterscotch Brownies Raspberry Sandwich Spritz 7 WINTER PARTIES The seven winter parties will be organized into 7 themes, with menus and holiday entertaining ideas (e.g. A snowflake invitation) for each. Festive Open House During the busy holiday season, it can be challenging to pick a time and date to get-together with all you friends. An open house allows people to stop by during the day when it’s convenient for them. Let your open house go for 4 to 6 hours and you're sure to enjoy a casual time. Recipes include Roast Beef and Pear Crostini, Apricot Chicken Wings, Grape Juice Sparkler, and Warm Spiced Nuts. Cocktail Party Bring on the bubbly! A spirited evening of festive cocktails and bite-size appetizers awaits. Set up the bar with cranberry mixers and deck the buffet with shrimp and crostini, it’s time to mingle and be jolly with old friends and new. Recipes include Fast Coconut Shrimp, Goat Cheese-Pesto Crostini, Bubbly Cranberry Mixer, and Orange Razzletini. After-Caroling Warm-Up Welcome friends and family inside for a post-caroling meal. This make-ahead feast will be ready to greet you from the cold. Recipes include slow-cooked Round-Up Chili, slow-cooked Tuscan Pork Stew, Rosemary Garlic Focaccia, and Truffle Hot Chocolate Holiday Movie Night Coming to a living room near you, Miracle on 34th Street, A Christmas Story, and more. Gather the gang, pass the pizza and cuddle up with a batch of chocolaty fudge cups for screenings of your favorite holiday classics. Recipes include: Pizza Rusticana, Tijuana Tidbits, and Coconut-Almond Fudge Cups. Tea Party No matter how cold it is outside, a hot cup of Chai or a tangy cranberry tea makes it easy to enjoy the warmth of the season. Guests will be served platters of tea sandwiches and petite pastries, as well as poppy seed scones and Vienna Triangles to add a traditional touch to a memorable and merry tea party. Recipes include Vanilla Chai Tea, Petite Apricot Pastries, and Turkey, Gouda & Apple Tea Sandwiches. Let It Snow Celebration If the flurry of holiday duties has you flustered, and the snow’s a fallin’, call up some friends for an afternoon of skiing, sledding, snowshoeing and ice skating. Afterwards, warm your bellies with some hearty fare. Recipes include Shredded Pork Sandwiches, Slow-Cooked Applesauce, and Snowmen Cookies. Lunch with Friends Let’s do lunch! Because there's no better time to show your appreciation for your closet chums than during the holiday season. You can offer a delicious soup, salad and sandwich with a sophisticated holiday twist. Recipes include: Roasted Red Pepper Bisque, Spinach Festival Salad, and Grilled Cheese Supreme.

Why wait for the holidays to celebrate? Life’s everyday moments are worthy of connecting people together with food and crafts. Everyday Celebrations from Scratch is filled with impressive (yet easy) recipes, step-by-step craft tutorials, and inspiration to set the scene--all to help you create the life you want, from scratch. First, Maria shares the essentials of everyday celebrations, including must-haves for a well-stocked pantry and the basic supplies for craft activities anyone can do. Each section of the book provides inspiration for both food and do-it-yourself (DIY) projects, so you can invest minimum time for maximum impact! Discover how fun it can be to celebrate . . . Weeknight meals, so even a takeout night is memorable Family, including an inspiring and nourishing breakfast before a loved one’s major presentation or important test Friendship, with crafts like custom bookmarks for your reading club or wine glass tags for a girl’s night in Sports, which can involve the best-ever tailgating party or a neighborhood backyard Olympics Seasons, to make it even easier to feel festive all year round Everyday celebrations are the foundations of memories that last a lifetime, and Maria will show you just how easy it can be!

Holidays inspire everyone to cook. Even people who rarely step into the kitchen prepare special festive meals to share with family and friends. Vegan cooking expert Zel Allen demonstrates that plant-based holiday foods are as delicious, innovative, and elegant as their hallowed meat-based counterparts. Taking readers on a world tour of holidays—including Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, and New Year’s Day,—Zel covers all the details any holiday cook requires to create the perfect celebration. Readers will find a banquet of recipes for irresistible dishes steeped in heritage and tradition, innovatively updated with novel touches. From assembling a party menu to planning a multicourse feast, Vegan for the Holidays establishes modern food traditions with a compassionate focus that everyone can enjoy with guilt-free gusto.