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Thanksgiving & Christmas: Top 200 Recipes (Allrecipes Tried & True)

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Boy, right when Halloween is over I am in full Thanksgiving mode. I've been doing Thanksgiving dinner for my family for over ten years and each ear I seek out at least one or two new recipes to try out on my guinea pigs....errr...guests. This book is culled from the most wonderful recipe site on the internet, allrecipes.com. Long has this been a favored site of mine and millions of other cooks as well. The editors have pulled together 200 of the finest holiday recipes for inclusion in the book.

Among the most valuable sections is the one on preparing for the big feast. it covers what can be done a month before such as getting the invitations out, ordering the turkey or ham, etc. Then we move to two weeks before and prepare by getting making sure you have all the necessary utensils, roasters, and pots, and figuring out where to sit people and your needed space. All this leads up to the big day as you cook the bird and prepare everything else.

From there we move to the recipes and everything from a traditional roasted turkey, to prime rib, deep fried turkey, Alaskan baked Salmon, and honey glazed turkey. I admit I stick to the traditional turkey but I love the vast amount of wonderful side dish recipes. This past Thanksgiving I gave the cheesy green beans a whirl and they were a big hit. Rolls, stuffings, veggies, appetizers..they're all here and well represented. Ahh...and don't forget the deserts! Chocolate Chip Pumpkin bread! Wow...that was some good stuff!

The index is well presented and the recipes canebe found under several listings. For example the Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread will be found under Chocolate, Pumpkin and Breads, making for easy finding. This is one I just love to pull out when November rolls around. A fantastic book!

After agreeing to host our first Thanksgiving dinner, my wife and I began searching for a book that would serve as a guide for hosting a large holiday meal like this. This book is filled with wonderful, practical recipes as well as expert advice on menu planning, tips and getting organized. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who is planning a large gathering as well as those who just want some great holiday recipes.

I, too, spent some time searching for the perfect holiday book before finally picking up this one. It has a great selection of easy-to-make recipes, all tested by home cooks across the nation. Allrecipes.com is my all-time favorite food website, and this book is a holiday dream come true! Happy eating!

I just tried the marbled pumpkin cheesecake at a Halloween party and it was the best tasting mix between pumpkin pie and cheesecake I'd ever had! This book has it all, from simple roasted turkeys to delicious squash casseroles. I can't wait to try more this season!

no pictures, okay recipes, probably not something I would purchase again had I known the details of the book.