Compiled by Bob Howard

— Birthdays by Betty Crocker. A fun and creative collection of 90 recipes from the elegant to the quirky. $16.99. Available in April.

— The Kinfolk Table/ Recipes for Small Gatherings by Nathan Williams. A beautiful 400-page collection of nearly 100 recipes from all over the world to celebrate sharing good food among friends. $35

— Bold/ A Cookbook of Big Flavors by Susanna Hoffman and Victoria Wise. A collection of 250 recipes that stretch from American tradition to global flavors: Zucchini with white cheddar cheese and fried parsley topping, Crowded chowder with cod, shrimp and corn and oven beef stew with Kalamata olive and payloads of garlic. $19.95

— Pickles & Preserves by Andrea Weigl. Another in the Savor the South series with 50 recipes ranging from southern classics to international renditions. $18