01. The Book on Pie

– Erin Jeanne McDowell

Look no further than The Book on Pie for the only book on the pie you’ll ever want or need.

Erin Jeanne McDowell, New York Times contributing baker extraordinaire and top food stylist, wrote the book on pie, a comprehensive handbook that distills all you’ll ever need to know for making perfect pies.

The Book on Pie starts with the basics, including ways to mix pie dough for extra flaky crusts, storage and freezing, recipe size conversions, and expert tips for decorating and styling, before diving into the recipes for all the different kinds of pies: fruit, custard, cream, chiffon, cold set, savory, and mini.

Find everything from classics like Apple Pie and Pumpkin Pie to more inspired recipes like Birthday-Cake Pie and Caramel Pork Pie with Chile and Scallions.

Erin also suggests recommended pie doughs and toppings with each recipe for infinitely customizable pies: Mix and match Pumpkin Spice Pie Dough and Dark Chocolate Drippy Glaze with the Pumpkin Pie, or sub in the Chive Compound-Butter Crust for the Croque Madame Pielets . . . the possibilities are endless. With helpful tips, photographic guides, and inspirations—pie-deas—it’s almost like having Erin in the kitchen baking pies with you.

02.Friends: The Official Cookbook

– Amanda Yee

“The ultimate Friends fan needs this ‘Friends: The Official Cookbook‘ ” – POPSUGAR

Gather your friends and prepare to say “How you doin’?” to more than 100 recipes inspired by the beloved hit sitcom. Whether you’re a seasoned chef like Monica Geller, just starting a catering business like Phoebe Buffay, or a regular old food enthusiast like Joey Tribbiani, Friends: The Official Cookbook offers a variety of recipes for chefs of all levels. From appetizers to main courses and from drinks to desserts, each chapter includes iconic treats such as Monica’s Friendsgiving Feast, Rachel’s Trifle, Just for Joey Fries, Chandler’s “Milk You Can Chew,” Phoebe’s Grandmother’s Cookies, and of course, The Moist Maker. Complete with more than seventy recipes and beautiful full-color photography, this charming cookbook is both a helpful companion for home cooks and a fun homage to the show that’s always been there for you.

03. The Christmas Cookie Cookbook:

Over 100 Recipes to Celebrate the Season

– Cider Mill Press

Craft a memorable celebration this holiday season with The Christmas Cookie Cookbook.

Craft a memorable celebration this holiday season with The Christmas Cookie Cookbook. The included 100 recipes are sure to lift your holiday spirits, with delicious classics like Gingerbread Cookies, as well as new favorites like Cardamom Cookies and other instant hits. Beautiful 4-color photography and easy-to-follow recipes make it easier than ever to liven up any celebration with delectable sweets. With vegan and gluten-free recipes to choose from, you can be confident no one feels left out in the cold this Christmas season. From cookie swap champions to beginner bakers, this is the perfect gift for anyone looking to bring a hint of sweetness back to the holidays.

And to continue with your holiday spirits, relax after your meal with amazing Christmas short stories that will take your breath away. A perfect Christmas!

04. The Official Downton Abbey Christmas Cookbook

– Regula Ysewijn

This elegant coffee table cookbook is considered to be one of the best Christmas books and highlights the luxe and elegance of the Christmas at Downton Abbey and features a collection of traditional British holiday recipes, from appetizers to desserts, that were popular during the Edwardian period.

Take a seat at the Christmas table of Downton Abbey, the historic British estate at the heart of the popular PBS series. Downton fans will appreciate this enticing collection of classic British holiday recipes from the Edwardian era, evocative narratives about Christmas traditions, and seasonal anecdotes from the award-winning series. Colorful photographs of finished dishes, fan-favorite moments from the Christmas episodes, and excerpts of character quotes bring the spirit of the holidays to life.

05. 2020 Christmas

– Editors of Southern Living

Creative holiday recipes and ideas for decorating, entertaining, and handmade gifts—all from the editors at Southern Living

Christmas with Southern Living 2020 brings a festive new lineup of creative ways to decorate, entertain, and make gifts for the holidays. Inspired menus and decor ideas, along with more than 100 brand-new recipes crafted by the professionals of the South’s Most Trusted Kitchen, ensure entertaining success for celebrations large and small. Also included are dozens of kitchen tips and make-ahead ideas to take the pressure off the host, plus a special gifts-from-the-kitchen section with recipes for treats to wrap and share. Over 200 photographs add dazzle, presenting unique holiday decorations, table settings, wreaths, trees, centerpieces, and mantels.

Christmas with Southern Living 2020 is the go-to resource for everything you need to make your holiday memorable and spectacular.

06. The Unofficial Hogwarts

for the Holidays Cookbook

– Rita Mock-Pike

Make every day a spectacular 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!

07. The Best of Thanksgiving:

Recipes and Inspiration for a Festive Holiday Meal

– Williams Sonoma

Thanksgiving is a cherished time to gather around the table for a feast with family and friends. The traditions surrounding this American holiday are boundless, reflecting the personal style and a diverse range of dishes. But it can also be daunting, whether you prepare and host each year, or are new to the experience.

With an abundant and diverse collection of over 80 recipes, The Best of Thanksgiving is the solution to creating a delicious and welcoming meal with ease. With vegetarian, gluten-free, and adults-only, and kid-friendly dishes there’s something for everyone in this tome to the holiday.

Drinks and Appetizers: maple bourbon smash to sparkling apple punch, mushroom turnovers to shrimp bisque
Main Dishes: a classic roasted turkey to a cider-brined, spice-rubbed turkey, a baked ham with a honey-port glaze to vegetable potpie
Stuffing and Bread: focaccia stuffing with chestnuts, bacon and apples, gluten-free stuffing with bacon and kale, buttermilk cornbread to cheddar-chive biscuits
Sides: mashed potatoes and candied sweet potatoes, Brussel sprouts and butternut squash with bacon, creamed pearl onions, and from-scratch green bean casserole
Gravies and Relishes: Turkey gravy to gluten-free brown gravy, cranberry-orange relish to sweet onion marmalade
Desserts: chocolate ganache tart to pecan pie, pumpkin cheesecake to boozy ice cream

Special additional sections include leftovers, menus, wine pairings, turkey know-how, and basic recipes. Helpful tips for staying organized; selecting, preparing, and carving the turkey; and putting together a menu, complete with a timeline and beverages-round out the pages of this beautifully photographed book.

08. The Pioneer Woman Cooks: A Year of Holidays:

140 Step-by-Step Recipes for Simple, Scrumptious Celebrations

– Ree Drummond

09. Against All Grain Celebrations:

A Year of Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, and Paleo Recipes for Every Occasion

– Danielle Walker

his New York Times bestselling cookbook from Danielle Walker presents 125 recipes for grain-free, dairy-free, and gluten-free comfort food dishes for holidays and special occasions.

NAMED ONE OF THE FIVE BEST GLUTEN-FREE COOKBOOKS OF ALL TIME BY mindbodygreen

When people adopt a new diet for health or personal reasons, they worry most about the parties, holidays, and events with strong food traditions, fearing their fond memories will be lost along with the newly eliminated food groups. After suffering for years with a debilitating autoimmune disease and missing many of these special occasions herself, Danielle Walker has revived the joy that cooking for holidays can bring in Danielle Walker’s Against All Grain Celebrations, a collection of recipes and menus for twelve special occasions throughout the year.

Featuring a variety of birthday cakes, finger foods to serve at a baby or bridal shower, and re-creations of backyard barbecue standards like peach cobbler and cornbread, Danielle includes all of the classics. There’s a full Thanksgiving spread—complete with turkey and stuffing, creamy green bean casserole, and pies—and menus for Christmas dinner; a New Year’s Eve cocktail party and Easter brunch are covered, along with suggestions for beverages and cocktails and the all-important desserts. Recipes can be mixed and matched among the various occasions, and many of the dishes are simple enough for everyday cooking. Stunning full-color photographs of every dish make browsing the pages as delightful as cooking the recipes, and beautiful party images provide approachable and creative entertaining ideas.

Making recipes using unfamiliar ingredients can cause anxiety, and while trying a new menu on a regular weeknight leaves some room for error, the meal simply cannot fail when you have a table full of guests celebrating a special occasion. Danielle has transformed her most cherished family traditions into trustworthy recipes you can feel confident serving, whether you’re hosting a special guest with food allergies, or cooking for a crowd of regular grain-eaters.

10. The Easy Christmas Cookie Cookbook: 60+ Recipes to Bake for the Holidays

– Carroll Pellegrinelli