The Merry Christmas Cookbook

Treat your taste buds to a feast of traditional holiday delights! With simple step-by-step instructions, helpful cooking tips, color photographs, and charming character art, this book is the perfect way for parents and children to make holiday magic in the kitchen! A rating system lets kids know how difficult the recipes are, and cooking tips are sprinkled throughout. Kids will enjoy making Rolly's Spotted Cranberry Pancakes, Sugar Rush Popcorn Gumdrop Garland and Anna's Frozen Ice Candy!

Good Housekeeping wishes you a happy holiday with recipes for cooking up a warm and loving Christmas. What makes Christmas merry? A house filled with the aroma of freshly-baked cookies, tables heaped with platters of colorful, yummy treats, and that special feeling when everyone's sharing the holiday meal. Cook up a special, delicious No�l for the ones you love with the help of the editors at Good Housekeeping. They know how to create the tastiest traditions, and these gorgeously illustrated recipes will make for a happy and scrumptious holiday. Since each recipe is triple-tested, you can be sure everything will turn out great. The memorable fare for this festive feast includes Pimento-Studded Deviled Eggs, Christmas Quesadillas, Roast Turkey with Pan Gravy, Apricot-Ginger Carrots, and Brandied B�che de No�l. Or try something truly decadent and unusual, such as a Caviar Pie. Plus, there's advice on planning the menu and instructions for preparing beautiful table decorations.

This cookbook contains over 225 mouth-watering recipes from the "Leisure Arts" kitchen and is divided into five tempting sections: Santa's Sweetshop, Holiday Open House, Festive Family Feasts, Delightful Desserts and Gifts of Good Taste.

Represents more than a decade's worth of original recipes that celebrate the Christmas season, and a selection of favorite holiday menus, from relaxed breakfasts to formal dinners.

In this delightful new cookbook, the fun folks at Gooseberry Patch show how the spirit of Christmas shines brightly in the kitchen with tasty treats for the season. Gooseberry Patchreg; Very Merry Christmas Cookbook showcases more than 150 delectable recipes for entertaining and gift-giving. From a complete Christmas dinner menu (with handy countdown) to a chapter dedicated just to kids, readers will find the friendly flair and comfort touches they've come to expect from Gooseberry Patch. With tips throughout for creating treasured memories and warm holiday traditions, this new edition goes far beyond the basics of cooking and entertaining. Give your family and friends the gift of a friendly, neighborhood Christmas with the Gooseberry Patchreg; Very Merry Christmas Cookbook. Features: Tempting full-color photos throughout showcase irresistible recipes 12 Days of Christmas Menus using recipes within the book Helpful Holiday Hints and Party Planner to get you ready and organized for the holiday season Holiday Memories journal to highlight the special times shared with family and friends

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.

"Twelve days to a delicious Christmas! Wonderfully unique, 'The 12 days of Christmas cookbook' will delight taste buds and make your Christmas even merrier!"--Back cover.