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Cooking in Heels  by Donatella Arpaia and Kathleen Hackett
Dubbed “the hostess with the mostest” by Zagats, Donatella Arpaia is a ubiquitous and striking presence on the national food scene. Literally raised in the business, she knows precisely what makes a guest feel welcome, whether in one of her wildly popular restaurants or one-on-one in her home. For the discerning diner, Donatella has written a sassy, spirited guide to cooking and entertaining with flair. Writing with humor, wit, and practicality, she covers every element of a great evening, from super simple yet delectable food to the perfect music, drinks, and décor. Her foolproof recipes are brimming with bold flavor yet so easy to prepare even novice cooks can pull them off without breaking a sweat.

Hardback,  272 pp,  $45.95. Buy now

Park Avenue Potluck Celebrations  by Florence Fabricant and Soc Sloan-Kettering Cancer Ctr
Benefiting America’s leading center for the research and treatment of cancer, this is an invitation to a year’s worth of fabulous fetes hosted by New York’s most celebrated party-givers and fund-raisers. Taking the reader to some of the most glamorous private homes in Manhattan (and in the country), Park Avenue Potluck Celebrations showcases the unique elan and elegance these ladies bring to entertaining–be it a glittering New Year’s Eve or an al-fresco lunch on the terrace. From the mint juleps kicking off Derby Day to the Spanish Christmas cookies by the fireplace, these hostesses offer easy ideas that anyone can achieve at home. These ladies show that taste is all about how you put things together–on a tabletop, in a vase of flowers, w

,  272 pp,  $48.95. Buy now

Delia’s Happy Christmas  by Delia Smith
Delia Smith has done it again with her guide to the various aspects of cooking for Christmas. It gives you 150 recipes, including 100 new recipes and 50 classics, as well as menu plans and shopping lists, illustrated with full-colour photography. It includes recipes for your favourite traditional dishes

,  312 pp,  $92.95. Buy now

Princess Party Cookbook  by Annabel Karmel
Includes more than 100 recipes and ideas designed to feed your little girl’s imagination and encourage her participation in the kitchen. From flower-shaped sandwiches and butterfly cookies, to emerald pizzas, ruby-glazed chicken, jewelled jellies, pink prawns and chocolate kisses, this title features delicious dishes fit for a princess’ banquet.

Hardback,  160 pp,  $36.95. Buy now

An Event to Remember 

,  240 pp,  $105.00. Buy now

Jewish Princess Feasts & Festivals  by Georgie Tarn and Tracey Fine
The Princesses are back in the kitchen and ready to COOK! So raise a glass, say Lechayim, and get ready. Georgie Tarn and Tracey Fine, authors of the delightful Jewish Princess Cookbook, bring their culinary wisdom and irrepressible good spirits to a new enterprise. This time, they’re cooking up memorable feasts for family and friends–and readers are invited to indulge in wonderful recipes for Purim, Passover, Rosh Hashanah, Chanukkah, and many other special holidays where food is central to the festivities. And there’s more: Tarn and Fine share great ideas for a Bris Brunch, Bar and Bat Mitvahs, weddings, and cozy, casual dinners that combine traditional Jewish dishes with nouveau recipes destined to become new classics

,  208 pp,  $27.95. Buy now

Jewish Mama’s Kitchen  by Denise Phillips
Whether you’re looking for a foolproof Passover menu, or simply crave some traditional home-cooked food, this Jewish Mama is always there to help! THE JEWISH MAMA’S KITCHEN presents 90 favorite everyday and special occasion recipes that have been tried and passed down to mother to daughter, generation to generation. Enjoy Friday night with a warming Sabbath casserole and dumplings, celebrate Rosh Hashanah with delicious honey cake and tzimmes, or enjoy hearty lentil soup and baklava anytime. Incorporating recipes from the Ashkenazi, Sephardi and Israeli traditions, this welcoming volume is presented in Mama’s unique user-friendly scrapbook style.

Hardback,  160 pp,  $18.95. Buy now

Simple Stunning Parties at Home  by Karen Bussen
Everyone wants to be a great host. Wouldn’t it be wonderful to have friends over for a casual evening or special occasion more often? But entertaining at home can be such a daunting prospect – choosing menus, shopping and cooking, preparing complicated recipes, even inviting folks and decorating – that sometimes the effort seems too great. Not anymore! With her latest book, Simple Stunning Parties at Home, entertaining expert Karen Bussen brings the same real-life, beautiful inspiration to great gatherings at home that made her Simple Stunning Weddings series such a must-have. Featuring more than a dozen gorgeous get-together, divided into four categories: Brunches & Lunches, Cocktail Parties, Casual Suppers, and Formal Dinners. Each sectio

,  208 pp,  $49.95. Buy now

Ham Biscuits, Hostess Gowns, and Other Southern Specialties  by Julia Reed
Julia Reed spends a lot of time thinking about ham biscuits. And cornbread and casseroles and the surprisingly modern ease of donning a hostess gown for one’s own party. In” Ham Biscuits, Hostess Gowns and Other Southern Specialties” Julia Reed collects her thoughts on good cooking and the lessons of gracious entertaining that pass from one woman to another, and takes the reader on a lively and very personal tour of the culinary–and social–South. In essays on everything from pork chops to the perfect picnic Julia Reed revels in the simple good qualities that make the Southern table the best possible place to pull up a chair. She expounds on: the Southerner’s relentless penchant for using gelatin; why most things taste better with homemade

Paperback,  272 pp,  $20.95. Buy now

Hamlyn All Colour Cookbook  by Louise Pickford
Barbecuing is one of the most easy, enjoyable and healthy ways to cook food, but most amateur chefs simply stick to grilling sausages and flipping burgers. Hamlyn All Colour Cookbook: 200 BBQ Recipes is packed with hundreds of inspirational recipes and variations that will guarantee you never have a boring barbie again. This book includes delicious ideas for main courses, accompaniments and desserts as well as vegetarian options and healthy salad choices, home-made marinades and appetizers that are great served at dinner parties. With stunning colour photography for each recipe and presented in a handy format, 200 BBQ Recipes is fantastic value for money

Paperback,  240 pp,  $12.99. Buy now

Betty Crocker Party Cookbook  by Betty Crocker
This faithful reproduction of Betty Crocker’s Party Book will be a treat for anyone who lived through the 1960s – or wished they had! Packed with practical advice, classic recipes, color photographs, and whimsical illustrations, it reveals secrets of great parties back in the era of Leave It to Beaver, most of which are still applicable today. Readers will find detailed plans for more than 30 different parties, including themed birthday celebrations (such as a space-age adventure party and cinderella party), holiday get-togethers (for christmas, halloween, and more), and wedding-related events (like a bridal shower and an anniversary party). The accompanying recipes – including blueberry coffee cake, pineapple chicken, brownie s’mores, and

,  160 pp,  $22.95. Buy now

The Barefoot Contessa  by Ina Garten
When Ina Garten opened her fabulous food store, The Barefoot Contessa, it soon became the most popular place in town and attracted masses of visitors all year round. But after 18 years, Ina needed a new challenge and she turned her hand to writing up her wonderful recipes and the great tips on style and entertaining that are the hallmark of her work. And it wasn’t too long before Ina became one of America’s most successful cookery writers. Her New York Times bestselling books went on to sell more than 3 million copies worldwide and today she is one of the stars of America’s Food Network, where she attracts weekly audiences of more than 5 million. Genuinely warm and inspiring, Ina is America’s own Domestic Goddess, and her television popular

,  272 pp,  $49.95. Buy now

Top 100 Finger Foods  by Annabel Karmel
By the age of nine months, many babies want to start feeding themselves but can’t yet handle a spoon, which is when finger foods come into their own. They’re also great to offer to toddlers who are prone to go into ‘meltdown’ just before dinner. This collection features 100 nutritious finger foods recipes, including fresh fruit ice lollies

,  160 pp,  $27.95. Buy now

Tea Parties with a Purpose  by Bobbie Wolgemuth
Make any day a special day! For moms, teachers, grandmas, Bible school leaders, or anyone who loves the idea of sharing a tea party with little friends, this book is for you! Ten easy-to-understand party ideas with step-by-step instructions included give you everything you need to open your home or classroom to a fun and exciting party with a purpose. Valuable life lessons are taught through themed parties that are complete with recipes, craft instructions, song selections, and devotional messages. Watch the faces of the children in your life light up when you present themes such as: – Under the Sea Tea – Honey Bee Tea – Teddy Bear Picnic Tea – Hands and Feet Tea and more. You can make a difference in a child’s life in just thirty m

,  128 pp,  $20.95. Buy now

Great Party Dips  by Peggy Fallon
Dips are the perfect party foods, and this full-color cookbook gives you more than 60 recipes that will add pizzazz to any party cool dips, hot dips, salsas, spreads, p tEs, and even recipes for dessert dips. You’ll find recipes for all your favorites, each with a special twist, as well as lots of new and exciting choices like Rockin’ Moroccan Salsa, Artichoke-Asiago Dip with Lemon, and Deviled Shrimp with Bacon

,  128 pp,  $22.95. Buy now

Party Food Bible  by Anonymous
How to give great parties – and enjoy them too! It’s not hard to decide to throw a party, though sometimes the details can cause headaches. Relax: whether it’s drinks for a select few, a seasonal celebration or a big bash, in this book you’ll find everything you need. Party Food Bible includes more than 140 great recipes for finger food and cocktail bites as well as large-scale dishes, with vegetarian options and lots of sweet treats too. There’s sanity-saving advice on planning and preparing ahead, choosing the right type of food for any and every occasion, working out quanitites, and creative but fuss-free serving ideas. Add inspirational photos to the mix and you’ve got the ultimate party guide

Paperback,  264 pp,  $14.95. Buy now

Ladies’ Night  by Penny Warner
This book is the ultimate guide to throwing the perfect bash at home. Whether there is a special birthday looming, a new baby to celebrate, or just a craving for a night full of chocolate, professional party coordinator Penny Warner has it all planned. With 75 fun-filled themed events, this book offers unique ideas for parties: PMS Pamper Party Spicy Spanish Fiesta Valentineas Day Sucks Party Cookies and Cocktails Christmas Party and more! There is always a reason to partyaand with this book, hosting a fabulous celebration has never been easier!

Paperback,  292 pp,  $18.95. Buy now

Celebrate  by Lucia Van der Post
Pushing the boat out for a special occasion takes time, planning and a touch of magic. Author of Things I Wish Mother Had Told Me, Lucia van der Post, will show you how to make the most of events such as birthdays, weddings and Christmas. Life is too short not to make those key moments as special as possible. Whether you are organising a picnic in the park, a day atAscot or a Bonfire night extravaganza, Celebrate is a wonderful source of inspiration and practical advice

,   $49.99. Buy now

Homecooked Feasts  by Maggie Beer and Valli Little
Everyone has a favourite recipe for a special occasion, whether handed down from generation to generation or discovered anew. In Homecooked Feasts, ABC Local Radio listeners share with you 150 of their favourite dishes and the stories that surround them. Selected by Maggie Beer and Valli Little, this book contains great recipes from family feasts, including weddings, birthdays, christenings, anniversaries, Australia Day, Valentine’s Day, Easter, Mother’s and Father’s Day, Halloween and Christmas. From Irish Spiced Beef to Nana’s Shortbread, Chicken and Chorizo Casserole to Danish Cherry, Almond and Rice Christmas Pudding, this is a celebration of Australian home cooking.

Paperback,  224 pp,  $22.95. Buy now

Sweet and Simple Party Cakes  by May Clee-Cadman
Create over 40 simple yet incredibly stylish cakes for every occasion, from weddings and anniversaries, to birthdays, christenings and Christmas. Discover a variety of irresistible cake designs in all colors, shapes and sizes. This title includes a wide selection of sweet cupcakes and gorgeous minicakes to make when time is short. Explore a wide variety of quick and easy sugarcrafting techniques. Beginner and intermediate sugarcrafters will complete the projects with ease, while discovering professional sugarcrafting tricks.Easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions, simple recipes, and beautiful photography ensure mouthwatering results. Clever packaging ideas are also included to make your cakes look even more desirable.

Paperback,  144 pp,  $27.95. Buy now