Cooking for Christmas: Favorite Holiday Recipes to Share with Family and Friends (Southern Living (Paperback Oxmoor)) [Paperback]

Editors of Southern Living Magazine (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 27, 2011 | Series: Southern Living (Paperback Oxmoor)

This all-new collection of over 350 recipes and nearly 200 photos is the ultimate holiday cooking and entertaining guide. The book opens with 20 menus specially designed for the holidays-from casual family meals to dressier party fare. A recipe section features holiday food categories from appetizers to entrees to desserts-all perfectly suited for seasonal meals. Bonus sections feature "Get Set for the season" and a "Holiday Journal" filled with expert cooking and entertaining tips as well as handy calendars and charts for party planning and Christmas card and gift lists.

Take the stress out of entertaining with the Southern Living expert food staff's top recipe suggestions. They're all here--from a stylish appetizer to an indulgent gift. Everyone will love these ideas for being doable and suitable for even the busiest holiday schedule.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

For over 40 years, Southern Living magazine has delivered definitive Southern cuisine to its readers-including setting the gold standard for quintessential Southern holiday fare-making it one of the most trusted recipe sources in the country that reaches over 16 million readers monthly. With the magazine's Home for the Holidays special section each November, the Christmas through the House bonus section each December, plus heavy holiday emphasis throughout the main magazine, Southern Living has come to be known as a Christmas expert.

Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Oxmoor House (September 27, 2011)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 084873582X
• ISBN-13: 978-0848735821
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 0.8 x 10.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #232,263 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars Good cookbook with easy recipes April 23, 2013

By Edward P. Witkowski

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I actually had checked this book out from the library prior to buying it and have attempted a few of the recipes. Not only are the recipes easy to follow but the results are good as well and I received several compliments. Plenty of pictures are available in this cookbook as well.

5.0 out of 5 stars Used copy in useable condition March 10, 2013

By Glenda N. Winters

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A friend had this book and I ordered it for myself. It has wonderful receipes and ideas for special occasions.

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Book! Fabulous Ideas for Christmas Party Food! October 6, 2012

By J. Long

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The book offers a wide variety of recipes for Christmas parties and other events. The book was a tremendous help as my wife and I prepared for our Christmas Open House for over 100 people.