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CRRL Holidays: Planning a Winter Party

What starts as a grand idea to get a few friends and family together can snowball very quickly. Depending on the numbers involved and the degree of formality you want to achieve, party planning can take several different roads. All of them have their merits, but you need to avoid stress levels that make the party decidedly unfun for the hostess and host. Planning and pacing yourself can help, as can these excellent books.

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  • Boards, Platters, Plates

    Recipes for Entertaining, Sharing, and Snacking

    Zizka, Maria
    Thematically organized, there are boards that act as starters to a meal; veggie-focused boards; and platters for daytime gatherings, sophisticated parties, and even dessert.
    Book, 2021New Yor : Artisan, [2021] — 641.53 Zi
  • Christmas With Southern Living 2021

    Inspired Ideas for Holiday Cooking & Decorating

    Offers recipes for meals, treats, and baked goods for gift-giving and holiday entertaining, along with seasonal decorating ideas, including festive centerpieces, mantels, and wreaths. If this one is checked out, any year's Christmas with Southern…
    Book, 2021New York, NY : Southern Living Books, 2021. — 394.268 Ch
  • Holiday Cocktails

    Over 100 Simple Cocktails to Celebrate the Season

    Whether you're expecting a big crew of people at the annual holiday gathering or you're looking for something to enjoy as you quietly sit and appreciate the lit tree, you'll find a drink that's effortless to prepare, allowing you to remain focused…
    Book, 2021Kennebunkport, Maine : Cider Mill Press Book Publishers, [2021] — 641.874 Ho
  • Holiday Slow Cooker

    100 Incredible & Festive Recipes for Every Celebration

    Wilkes, Leigh Anne
    Create fantastic holiday fare with a twist fit for any celebration with Holiday Slow Cooker. Have more room for other dishes in or eliminate using your oven by having a slow cooker take on some of the elements. Leigh Anne Wilkes created 100 recipes…
    Book, 2017Salem, Massachusetts: Page Street Publishing Co., 2017. — 641.5884 Wi
  • How to Celebrate Everything

    Recipes and Rituals for Birthdays, Holidays, Family Dinners, and Every Day in Between

    Rosenstrach, Jenny
    Keep the celebrations going throughout the year. From the creator of the popular blog and book Dinner: A Love Story and author of the New York Times bestseller Dinner: The Playbook comes a warm and inviting guide with more than one hundred…
    Book, 2016New York : Ballantine Books, 2016. — 641.568 Ro
  • Jewish Holiday Baking

    Inspired Recipes for Rosh Hashanah, Hanukkah, Purim, Passover, and More

    Scheft, Uri
    Classic holiday baking recipes with creative twists, as well as other sweets and traditional Middle Eastern breads. Has detailed instructions and photos.
    eBook, 2020New York : Artisan, 2020. — 641.5676 Sc
  • Jewish Holiday Cooking

    More Than 200 Delicious Recipes for Celebrating

    Korn, Joshua,
    Over 250 flavorful recipes that celebrate regional authenticity and modern flair.
    Book, 2022Kennebunkport, Maine : Cider Mill Press, [2022] — 641.5676 Ko
  • Martha Stewart's Appetizers

    200 Recipes for Dips, Spreads, Snacks, Small Plates, and Other Delicious Hors D'oeuvres, Plus 30 Cocktails

    Stewart, Martha
    If elegance is what you wish, you should check out Martha's books. These recipes for appetizers, small plates, and cocktails are a delight to the eye as well as the palate.
    Book, 2015New York : Clarkson Potter/Publishers, 2015. — 641.812 St
  • Philanthroparties!

    a Party-planning Guide for Kids Who Want to Give Back

    Cerone, Lulu
    'tis the season for giving, and a party that's all about giving to others might be just the tonic for what can be a very commercialized season. Seventeen-year-old Lulu Cerone shows young people how to "party with a purpose."
    Book, 2017New York : Aladdin, 2017. — 361.7 Ce
  • Seriously Simple Parties

    Recipes, Menus & Advice for Effortless Entertaining

    Worthington, Diane Rossen
    Using straightforward ingredients, minimized prep time, and streamlined cooking techniques, hosts can serve festive meals with ease. Sample menus--organized seasonally for a variety of groups and occasions--and mix-and-match recipes for every course…
    Book, 2012San Francisco, Calif. : Chronicle Books, [2012], ©2012. — 641.568 Wo
  • Every party takes time and work to make it unique, and this book will help you achieve a party of which both Jack Skellington and Santa Close would be proud. There are ideas in each chapter for décor, crafts, and favors, but the book is designed to…
    Book, 2021San Rafael : Insight Editions, [2021] — 641.568 La
  • In addition to 130 individual recipes, Jamie's Together also helps to take the stress out of cooking by arming you with tips, tricks, and hacks to stay organized and get ahead of the game.
    Book, 2021New York : Flatiron Books, 2021. — 641.512 Ol
  • Wouldn't it be great to have some of your best dishes be homemade -and- hassle-free? With winning recipes and party plans, this is one cookbook (perhaps using three slow cookers) that can definitely lower those stress levels.
    Book, 2012Toronto : Robert Rose Inc., [2012], ©2012. — 641.5884 Mo
  • Winter Cocktails

    Mulled Ciders, Hot Toddies, Punches, Pitchers, and Cocktail Party Snacks

    Sacasa, María del Mar
    More than 100 seasonal recipes, including Hot Buttered Rum, English Christmas Punch, Pumpkin-Bourbon Eggnog, Irish Coffee, Coquito, and Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate. Also has tips for party prep, including elegant cocktail bites.
    Book, 2013Philadelphia, PA : Quirk Books, 2013. — 641.874 Sa
  • You're So Invited

    Panic Less, Play More, and Get Your Party on

    Najafi, Cheryl
    Food! Drink! Decorating! Decor! All handled for new party planners. Of particular interest for winter get-togethers: the Elegant Thanksgiving Potluck and the Holiday Coffee Drop-in.
    Book, 2012New York : St. Martin's Press, 2012. — 793.2 Na