Good Lookin’ Cookin’:

A Year of Meals by Dolly Parton and Rachel Parton George

This cookbook is everything you would expect from these two fabulous ladies! There are over eighty recipes like “Slaw of Many Colors” and “Light My Fire Bananas Foster” to name a few. Presented in a month-by-month fashion, this amazing book is filled with entertaining tips, holiday menus, and delightful images of Dolly and Rachel hosting throughout the year.

Big Boards for Families:

Healthy Wholesome Charcuterie Boards and Food Spread Recipes that Bring Everyone Around the Table, written by Sandy Coughlin

We all know how popular charcuterie Boards are for entertaining, but they make can make for entire meals as well. Sandy Coughlin shares her know-how and recipes for appealing and fun combinations, such as her “Tea Party Brunch Board” and “Epic Baked Potato Board.” With easy to follow recipes and informative images this cookbook is sure to please.

Jazzy Vegetarian:

Lively Vegan Cuisine That’s Easy and Delicious, Tenth Anniversary Edition,
written by Laura Theodore.

The title of this revised and updated version of the original cookbook says it all! Laura Theodore of American Public Television’s Jazzy Vegetarian series has a talent for making plant-based cooking not only delicious, but approachable as well. Written in her welcoming style, this cookbook features easy to follow and tempting recipes like her vegan “Big BBQ Burgers” and “Maple Sweet Potatoes.” Even better, her ingredients can be found in most supermarkets. This cookbook will appeal to anyone looking to explore vegan cooking or just to add a few plant-based dishes to their diet.

Bake Smart:

Sweets and Secrets from My Oven to Yours, written by Samantha Seneviratne.

In this cookbook Samantha Seneviratne takes the fear factor out of baking and shatters some baking myths as well. With encouraging advice and clear directions, this book is a must have for anyone who is intimidated by baking. And there are amazing images of her distinctive and sooo appealing recipes as well. Check out “Sticky Banana Monkey Bread,” “Chocolate Ginger Scones” and “Passionfruit Pineapple Upside Down Cake,” yum!

The United States of Cocktails:

Recipes, Tales, and Traditions from All 50 States (and the District of Columbia), written by Brian Bartels.

Ok, I know it’s not exactly a cookbook, but it does contain recipes …for drinks that is! I just had to sneak in a book about cocktails. With more than 100 drink recipes this book does not disappoint. Not only will you find recipes for classic libations, but some interesting new drinks as well. I can’t wait to try the “Sage Gimlet” and “Black Squirrel Old Fashioned!” This amazing book also offers United States cocktail lore, and useful bartending tips.