The Texas Holiday Cookbook

When first published, The Texas Holiday Cookbook drew rave reviews and gained a national following. In this new edition, truly Texan recipes like Margarita Balls and Really Whomped-Up Mashed Potatoes have been updated for contemporary tastes, products, equipment, techniques, and lifestyle concerns such as nutrition profiles.New chapters and materials include: superstar Texas chefs’ holiday traditions and recipes; food gift ideas for Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas and New Year's; Texas wines and spirits for holiday celebrations; and Texas tricks to make holiday cooking tastier, quicker, and easier such as combining homemade with takeout, using convenience products, and sharing the workload with guests.

Make every day a spell-tacular celebration with the Harry Potter-inspired cookbook mugglenet.com calls "beautiful, well-laid out, and easy to read" and features "a large variety of recipes – something for every event". What better way to celebrate than by whipping up a magically delicious meal in your kitchen? From sumptuous fall and winter feasts to delectable desserts and tea-time treats, this book has all of your holidays and special occasions covered, with an extra magical twist. Celebrate in true wizarding world style with recipes like: - Pumpkin Pasties - Cauldron Cakes - Roast Beef - Yorkshire Pudding - Chocolate Gateau - Bath Buns - Rock Cakes - and many more! Bring your love for wizardry and magic into the kitchen and onto the table with The Unofficial Hogwarts for the Holidays Cookbook—the perfect gift for any Potterhead. With 75 delicious recipes, easy step-by-step instructions, and spellbinding full-color photographs, this cookbook is sure to stupify any fan of the boy who lived. Tuck in!

From Thanksgiving and Christmas to Super Bowl Sunday, the Fourth of July, and Halloween, holidays are a time to enjoy the company of family and friends, not to spend hours working alone in the kitchen. Al Roker is passionate about food and cooking, but he also knows that spending time with his family is more important than preparing a seven-course meal for Easter dinner. In Al Roker's Hassle-Free Holiday Cookbook, Al presents more than 125 simple and casual recipes that will make your holiday gatherings stress free and special. Here are traditional American favorites for every occasion, from no-cook appetizers and simple side dishes to manageable main courses, and of course, plenty of grilling and outdoor food. And Al has the classics covered -- Thanksgiving turkey with gravy, stuffing, and all the trimmings; splendid Christmas fare, including Crown Pork Roast with Fruit Stuffing and scrumptious and quick gift breads and cookies; satisfying Super Bowl Sunday chili and snacks; a romantic Valentine's Day menu for two; and Halloween treats for adults and kids. Enjoy a Fourth of July picnic of Oven-Fried Chicken with Pecan-Cornmeal Crust accompanied by appetizing salads; honor the patron saint of barbecue on St. Lawrence Day with Texas Brisket and Al's fabulous Grilled Glazed Doughnuts with Vanilla Ice Cream; or try a St. Patrick's Day menu of Irish Stew, Soda Bread, and Bread Pudding with Whiskey Sauce. Al provides his own holiday memories and tells how his family holiday celebrations have evolved over time. There are also a wealth of tips and hints on topics such as how to stock a holiday pantry, carve a turkey, handle leftovers creatively, and cook with kids. Think of Al Roker's Hassle-Free Holiday Cookbook as the one thing you'll need to make each holiday flavorful, easy, and fun -- even for the cook!

“[A] collection of barbecue memoirs, trivia and history . . . Walsh interviews the top pit bosses across the state and shares their secrets.” —Publishers Weekly If barbecue in Texas is a religion, this book is its bible. Originally published only in print in 2002, this revised and updated edition explores all the new and exciting developments from the Lone Star State’s evolving barbecue scene. The one hundred recipes include thirty-two brand-new ones such as Smoke-Braised Beef Ribs and an extremely tender version of Pulled Pork. Profiles on legendary pitmasters like Aaron Franklin are featured alongside archival photography covering more than one hundred years of barbecue history. Including the basic tools required to get started, secrets and methods from the state’s masters, and step-by-step directions for barbecuing every cut of meat imaginable, this comprehensive book presents all the info needed to fire up the grill and barbecue Texas-style. “In 2002, Robb Walsh’s Legends of Texas Barbecue Cookbook hit the sweet spot for lovers of smoked meat. The book was part travelogue, part instruction manual, with a side of history thrown in . . . If your old copy is worn, tattered and splashed, it’s time to trade up. If you are late to the barbecue and don’t know the likes of Bryan Bracewell, Vencil Mares and Lorenzo Vences, consider it an investment in your education.” —The Dallas Morning News “Robb Walsh has been there to help shape and document the evolution of Texas barbecue. This new edition is a must-have.” —Aaron Franklin, James Beard Award–winning pitmaster

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 over what to cook for your newly vegan son or daughter-in-law? Holiday feasts have always been contentious for vegans and their nonvegan family members—when a supposedly welcoming season of loved ones dining together becomes divisive when animal products are cooked as part of tradition. Vegan Holiday Recipes addresses this issue head-on and unites family and friends, vegan or not, over simply delicious, easy, healthy, seasonal food. Containing seventy-five plant-based recipes specifically designed with Christmas and Thanksgiving in mind, this is the ultimate book for vegans, the vegan-curious, and their families and loved ones. The book will also include menu designs for the perfect festive lunch or dinner get together. Learn to prepare vegan breakfasts, snacks, drinks, main meals, sides, and, of course, desserts: Potato Rosti and French Toast for Breakfast Artichoke Dip and Macadamia Dill Cheese for Snacks Mushroom and Parsnip Soup and Sweet Potato Salad Pecan and Mushroom Wellington and Cheesy Broccoli Bake for Mains Roast Vegetable Stuffing and Mashed Potato and Gravy for Sides Pecan Caramel Pie and Nutmeg Cookies for Sweets Mulled Apple Cider and Hot Chocolate for Drinks And more! Bring festive joy during the holiday season and inspire everyone with a delicious, inclusive table.

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!

Cooking gluten-free doesn’t need to take the joy—or the taste—out of holiday foods. You can have festive foods without wheat worries. This book includes more than 150 innovative recipes from a well-respected cookbook author and expert in gluten-free cooking. The recipes are simple, quick, and made with readily available ingredients found in grocery stores. Impress your friends and family with how delicious gluten-free can be.

From Mary Engelbreit, nationally acclaimed Queen of the Kitchen, comes the ultimate holiday cookbook. 'TIS THE SEASON HOLIDAY COOKBOOK abounds with recipes for the most beloved dishes, with dozens of ideas for celebration fun, tips to make cooking a joy, and luscious color photographs to tempt and inspire.