Whether you’re heading to a friendly brunch, family barbecue, church picnic or holiday office party, the perfect crowd-pleasing contribution is at your fingertips! No more worrying about what you can bring to the block party, bake sale or baby shower. Taste of Home Make It, Take It Cookbook is packed with more than 375 simply impressive bring-a-dish classics. Each recipe is guaranteed to travel well, come together easily and satisfy everyone at the party. In fact, these dishes are so incredible, you’ll want to serve them at home for your own gang to enjoy!
Real recipes from real home cooks—they’re what make Taste of Home one of America’s most popular—and most trusted—names in home cooking. Over the years, we’ve featured tens of thousands of recipes in our magazines and websites. But what makes this book so special is that it features not just great recipes. Not just award-winning recipes. These are our best-loved recipes: The ones that conjure up heavenly aromas, that bring you back to Sunday dinner tables, summer picnics and holiday parties, that call vividly to mind the special cooks who made them. The ones that make you close your eyes, smile and say, “Mmmmm!” They’re all here—cook-off winners and bake-sale favorites, must-have comfort foods and secret family recipes, regional specialties packed with flavor and style. This collection contains 1,485 of the most requested, most beloved dishes, all submitted by Taste of Home readers. Recipes for all occasions are included from Blueberry Cheesecake Flapjacks to Caramel Apple Bread Pudding, mouthwatering main dishes from Creamy Seafood-Stuffed Shells to Chicken with Rosemary Butter Sauce, and delicious dessert recipes from Magnolia Dream Cheesecake to Chocolate Ganache Tarts. Here’s what else is included: · Top 100 favorites recipes · Prep/Cook Times · Recipe comments from our web community · Everyday ingredients · Easy-to-follow directions · How-to photos · Cooking tips · 26 chapte
Let Taste of Home help you plan your holiday parties and menus with this idea-packed cookbook. There are wonderful appetizers and beverages, company-worthy entrees, delectable breads, an array of sides and best of all dazzling, divine sweets—cookies, candies, cakes, pies and more. Included is classic fare, as well as updated twists on old-time favorites. CHAPTERS Intro Festive Appetizers & Beverages Holiday Parties Joyful Brunches Christmas Dinner Menus Merry Entrees Jolly Sides Glorious Breads Yuletide Cookies Heavenly Desserts Candy Sampler Special Gifts of Food Thanksgiving Gathering Indexes Recipes Caramel Cashew Clusters Chocolate Hazelnut Truffles Apple Cider-Glazed Ham Cheese-Topped Roasted Vegetables Colorful Gazpacho Salad Herb-Crusted Prime Rib Old English Trifle Raspberry Lemon Cake Yorkshire Pudding with Bacon and Sage Asiago Chicken Spread Calzone Pinwheels Cherry-Brandy Baked Brie Hot Spiced Wine Shrimp Wrapped in Bacon Warm Pomegranate Punch Cranberry-Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix Orange Pear Jam Cracked Pepper Cheddar Muffins Rustic Pumpkin Bread Almond Pistachio Baklava Caramel Apple Cheesecake Frozen Peppermint Delight Holiday Walnut Torte Au Gratin Potatoes ’n’ Leeks Carrot Cake Doughnuts Overnight Raisin French Toast Golden Roasted Turkey Maple-Oat Dinner Rolls Sausage Raisin Dressing Brown Sugar Cutouts Cherry Kisses Cranberry Shortbread Bars Dark Chocolate Butterscotch Brownies Raspberry Sandwich Spritz 7 WINTER PARTIES The seven winter parties will be organized into 7 themes, with menus and holiday entertaining ideas (e.g. A snowflake invitation) for each. Festive Open House During the busy holiday season, it can be challenging to pick a time and date to get-together with all you friends. An open house allows people to stop by during the day when it’s convenient for them. Let your open house go for 4 to 6 hours and you're sure to enjoy a casual time. Recipes include Roast Beef and Pear Crostini, Apricot Chicken Wings, Grape Juice Sparkler, and Warm Spiced Nuts. Cocktail Party Bring on the bubbly! A spirited evening of festive cocktails and bite-size appetizers awaits. Set up the bar with cranberry mixers and deck the buffet with shrimp and crostini, it’s time to mingle and be jolly with old friends and new. Recipes include Fast Coconut Shrimp, Goat Cheese-Pesto Crostini, Bubbly Cranberry Mixer, and Orange Razzletini. After-Caroling Warm-Up Welcome friends and family inside for a post-caroling meal. This make-ahead feast will be ready to greet you from the cold. Recipes include slow-cooked Round-Up Chili, slow-cooked Tuscan Pork Stew, Rosemary Garlic Focaccia, and Truffle Hot Chocolate Holiday Movie Night Coming to a living room near you, Miracle on 34th Street, A Christmas Story, and more. Gather the gang, pass the pizza and cuddle up with a batch of chocolaty fudge cups for screenings of your favorite holiday classics. Recipes include: Pizza Rusticana, Tijuana Tidbits, and Coconut-Almond Fudge Cups. Tea Party No matter how cold it is outside, a hot cup of Chai or a tangy cranberry tea makes it easy to enjoy the warmth of the season. Guests will be served platters of tea sandwiches and petite pastries, as well as poppy seed scones and Vienna Triangles to add a traditional touch to a memorable and merry tea party. Recipes include Vanilla Chai Tea, Petite Apricot Pastries, and Turkey, Gouda & Apple Tea Sandwiches. Let It Snow Celebration If the flurry of holiday duties has you flustered, and the snow’s a fallin’, call up some friends for an afternoon of skiing, sledding, snowshoeing and ice skating. Afterwards, warm your bellies with some hearty fare. Recipes include Shredded Pork Sandwiches, Slow-Cooked Applesauce, and Snowmen Cookies. Lunch with Friends Let’s do lunch! Because there's no better time to show your appreciation for your closet chums than during the holiday season. You can offer a delicious soup, salad and sandwich with a sophisticated holiday twist. Recipes include: Roasted Red Pepper Bisque, Spinach Festival Salad, and Grilled Cheese Supreme.
The Taste of Home Cookbook gathers the most requested, best loved recipes from the readers of Taste of Home magazine into the most comprehensive cookbook we?ve ever published: ? 1,200+ RECIPES AND VARIATIONS, all tasted, tested, and approved by the Taste of Home editors and Test Kitchen staff. ? 1,300+ COLOR PHOTOS of finished recipes, common ingredients and kitchen how-to?s. ? 300+ PRACTICAL, PROVEN TIPS for delicious results every time?plus handy reference charts. ? SIMPLE, STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS and quick-read ingredient lists to make baking a snap. ? COMPLETE NUTRITION FACTS and the latest dietary guidelines take the guesswork out of healthy eating. BONUS INTERACTIVE CELEBRATIONS CD INSIDE? Throw your best party ever with this extra helping of fabulous foods and creative ideas! The brand-new, interactive Celebrations CD inside includes: ? 473 ENTERTAINING RECIPES to search, view and print. ? 90+ COCKTAILS, COFFEES and other party drinks. ? 40 COMPLETE MENUS for holiday gatherings and celebrations. ? DOZENS OF SHORTCUTS and party decorating ideas. ? 300+ COLOR PHOTOS of recipes and projects. You?ll find delicious dishes for flavorful family meals and all your special occasions in The Taste of Home Cookbook and Celebrations CD!
Contains recipes for Christmas, Thanksgiving, Easter, and special celebrations including Valentine's Day, Memorial Day, Father's Day, and birthdays. Also gives ideas for creating gift baskets.
Tried-and-true recipes, tips, hints and hosting ideas make for memorable moments all year long…and this latest book from Taste of Home is here to help! From barbecue buffets to festive yuletide menus, the perfect party planner is at your fingertips with Taste of Home Celebrations. Take the worry out of hosting and get ready to impress with party-planning timelines, complete menus, easy decorations and so much more. Whether you’re planning an evening to watch fireworks, hosting game night, baking a birthday cake, throwing a holiday bash or ringing in the New Year, let this all-new Taste of Home Celebrations be your guide! CHAPTERS Spring Gatherings Valentine’s Day St. Patrick’s Day March Madness Mardi Gras Bash Easter Dinner Mother’s Day Brunch Baby Shark Birthday Party Karaoke Party Summer Bashes Juneteenth Celebration Father’s Day Barbecue Independence Day Firework Watching Party Around the Campfire Wet & Wild Pool Party Tailgating Fun Autumn Gatherings Bewitching Halloween Day of the Dead Get-Together Thanksgiving Dinner Black Friday Buffet Apple Picking Fun Holiday Celebrations Christmas-Movie Watching Party Cookie Exchange Vintage Holiday Happy Hour Christmas Morning Buffet Formal Holiday Menu Gingerbread House Decorating New Year’s Blow Out
Whether you live in or long for the country, you can now share your love of farmhouse foods with everyone on your invite list. Whether you live in or long for the country, you can now share your love of farmhouse foods with everyone on your invite list. From down-home Thanksgiving dinners and heartwarming Christmas gatherings to old-fashioned Easter menus and finger-licking barbecues perfect for Independence Day, the ideal menus, buffets and party-pleasers are here. You’ll also find recipes for Sunday dinners, chili cook-offs and other casual gatherings—each offering a touch of farmhouse appeal. Easy ideas for party décor, tables toppers and more make this a must-have for today’s hosts. 171 Farmhouse Recipes. Savor the downhome goodness that can only be found in a farmhouse kitchen. Inside you’ll find garden-fresh side dishes, savory stews, hearty breakfasts and other stick-your-ribs specialties you’ll be delighted to serve on holidays and special occasions. From Thanksgiving turkeys stuffed with flavor and Santa’s favorite cookies to Mother’s Day menus and impressive Valentine desserts, these country favorites make every get-together more memorable. Complete Menus. Hosting a special celebration? Turn to any of the menus offered here. Planning a memory-making holiday meal has never been easier! Prep and cook timelines keep you on schedule, and tips from the Taste of Home Test Kitchen beat the clock without an ounce of stress. “Serve It With…” Suggestions. Planning a menu is a snap when you follow the suggested ideas in these special callouts. Prepare Chicken Cordon Bleu Stromboli for a spring shower from page 50, then see the “Serve It With…” suggestion that recommends pairing it with Grandma’s Classic Potato Salad from page 191. Easy Farmhouse Decorating Ideas. Make your parties all the more special with homemade centerpieces, easy napkin folds, welcoming wreaths and dozens of other country-inspired crafts that make your get-togethers all the more memorable. Gorgeous Full-Page Photos. Nearly every recipe offers a full-color photo as well as nutrition facts and step-by-step directions. CHAPTERS Spring Flings Step-Into-Spring Mixer Spring Brunch Easter Egg Decorating Party Memorable Easter Menu Happy Mother’s Day A Special Sunday Dinner Summer Parties Backyard Bash A Day for Dad Red, White & Blue BBQ Fireworks Watching Party Autumn Get-Togethers Hearty Farmhouse Breakfast Homemade Harvest Fest Gather Around the Bonfire Halloween in the Country Down-Home Thanksgiving Kids’ Thanksgiving Table Winter Gatherings Holiday Open House Grandma’s Special Menu Cookie & Candy Exchange Christmas Eve Appetizers Traditional Christmas Dinner Chocolate Valentine Dessert Buffet
With the Taste of Home New Church Supper Cookbook you’ll never be at a loss when it comes to contributing a potluck dish. Discover more than 340 recipes (and 200+ recipe photos) for appetizers, brunch specialties, main dishes, casseroles, side dishes, salads and more. You’ll even find specialty chapters for feeding crowds of 40 or more, slow cooker sensations, and holiday fare, as well as specially marked recipes that can be prepared in about 20 minutes or less. Never worry about what to take to a covered-dish dinner again! Each chapter opens with inspirational scripture or a friendly, nostalgic mealtime blessing. Appetizers Thank you for the food we eat, thank you for the friends we meet. Thank you for another day, to pass your love along the way. Amen. Comforting Casseroles For food that stays our hunger, for rest that brings us ease, for homes where memories linger, We give our thanks for these. Slow Cooker Favorites Count your blessings, name them one by one; Count your blessings, see what God hath done. Breakfast & Brunch Now I awake and see the light; the Lord has kept me through the night. To You I lift my voice and pray that You will keep me though the day. Sides & Salads God our Father, Lord and Savior, thank you for your love and favor. Bless this food and drink we pray, and all who share with us today. Hearty Main Dishes Let us thank God for food when others are hungry; for drink when others are thirsty; for friends when others are lonely. Amen. Soups & Sandwiches To God who gives us daily bread, a thankful song we raise. We pray that God who gives us food, will fill our hearts with praise. Delightful Desserts “How sweet your words taste to me; they are sweeter than honey.” Psalm 119:103 Seasonal Fare “For everything there is a season, a time for every activity under heaven.” Ecclesiastes 3:1 Feeding a Crowd: “Then he broke the loaves and gave them to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the crowds. And they all ate and were satisfied.” Matt. 14:19-20 Recipes include: Deluxe Breakfast Bake Pecan-Raisin Cinnamon Rolls Bacon Spinach Strata Broccoli Cheddar Brunch Bake Bacon-Cheese Pinwheel Rolls Party Meatballs Round-Up Day Beans Bow Tie Seafood Pasta Artichoke Chicken Lasagna Chicken Potpie with Cheddar Biscuit Ham and Cheese Potato Casserole Double-Cheese Macaroni Heavenly Filled Strawberries Toffee Malted Cookies Coconut-Almond Fudge Cups Special Mocha Cupcakes
