Compiled by Bob Howard
— The Southern Cookie Book from Southern Living. Over 120 recipes that run the gamut of cookies, bars, and confections, with mouthwatering photographs to match each recipe. You’ll master classic recipes including Linzer Cookies, Tea Cakes, and Snickerdoodles, as well as venture into new territory with Cherry Pistachio Bark, Peppermint Wedding Cookies, and Bourbon Pecan Gingerbread Cookies. Oxmoor House. $22.95.
— Food With Friends by Leela Cyd. Recipes for brunch, teatime, happy hours, picnics, potlucks, and dessert all include a whimsical twist: a few slices of French toast doused in lavender syrup, rainbow chard empanadas served with pistachio crema, or a vibrant purple cauliflower hummus. With tips on creating an inviting table, stocking a pantry to make last-minute nibbles. Clarkson Potter. $25.
— Sara Moulton’s Home Cooking 101 by Sara Moulton. This guide is packed with essential techniques, expert tips, and practical advice to sharpen your sense of taste and cultivate confidence in the kitchen. With wit and wisdom, Sara guide readers through the fundamentals, then offers 150 hit recipes. Oxmoor House. $35.
— Dinner Made Simple fromt he editors of Real Simple. Organized from apples to zucchini, Dinner Made Simple is filled with 350 easy, quick dishes-many ready in 30 minutes or less-to help you get out of your recipe rut. With 10 ideas for every ingredient, you’ll never look at a box of spaghetti, a bunch of carrots, or a ball of pizza dough the same way again. OxMoor House. $24.95.
— My French Family Table by Beatrice Peltre. In My French Family Table, Béatrice offers a beautiful assortment of over 120 recipes for naturally gluten-free dishes that feature whole grains, colorful produce, and distinctive spices. Roost Books. $35.
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