Compiled by Bob Howard
— Southern Heat by Anthony Lamas and Gwen Pratesi. Southern Heat offers traditional recipes peppered with the bold flavors and textures of Latin cuisine like Nuevo Latino Shrimp and Grits, Apple and Bourbon Pecan Bread Pudding, and Macadamia-Crusted Striped Bass with Red Chile Bluegrass Soy Butter. The Taunton Press. $35.
— The Classic Slow Cooker by Judy Hannemann. The author takes tried-and-tested recipes, gathered from family and friends of her popular blog, bakeatmidnite.com. From festive appetizers to stick-to-your-ribs dinners to delightful desserts, here are the recipes you’ll want to cook again and again. Countryman Press. $25.95.
— The Chili Cookbook by Robb Walsh. Fans in every region of the country boast the “one true recipe,” and Robb Walsh recreates them all—60 mouth-watering chilis from easy slow-cooker suppers to stunning braised meat creations. There are beef, venison, pork, lamb, turkey, chicken, and shrimp chilis to choose from—there is even an entire chapter on vegetarian chili. Penguin Random House. $18.99.
— Gone with the Gin by Tim Federle. A perfect gift for film buffs and a terrific twist on movie nights, this book is the cocktail book for silver screen aficionados. Included within are 50 drinks—paired with winking commentary on history’s most quotable films. Running Press. $15.
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