A dynamic collaboration of leading culinary and publishing talents. 200 full-color plates and illustrations.

When it comes to preparing memorable meals for milestone events and holidays, knowledgeable chefs and cooking aficionados alike turn to Special Occasions. It offers 150 of the best, most elegant recipes from the original series, each illustrated with gorgeous four-color photography. Entertain family and friends with appealing appetizers, main dishes, and desserts, plus creative ideas for complementary beverages and sides, culled from a range of cooking experts and international culinary traditions. Features 150 kitchen-tested recipes to celebrate life`s special occasions Expert tips on preparation, cooking, serving, and storing Includes an illustrated glossary of key ingredients, cooking procedures, and equipment

Have yourself a happy vegan holiday! Nava Atlas brilliantly fills the biggest gap in the repertoire with more than 200 recipes for everything from Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, and Christmas to celebratory brunches, dinners, potlucks, and buffets. Such mouthwatering dishes as Coconut Butternut Squash Soup, Green Chili Corn Bread, Hearty Vegetable Pot Pie, and Cashew Chocolate Mousse Pie will convince even skeptical eaters that vegan cooking is well worth celebrating.

What’s a celebration without something delicious that’s been baked with love? Rosie Daykin, author of Butter Baked Goods and owner of the Vancouver bakery of the same name, believes that celebrating is about much more than just circling a date on the calendar. It’s a chance to spend time with your family and friends, to laugh really hard, to let things get a little chaotic, and to eat lots of delicious baked goods. In Butter Celebrates! Rosie provides more than 100 recipes for every celebration, holiday, special event, and milestone in your life. The holidays celebrated in this book are EASTER CHRISTMAS HALLOWEEN MOTHER’S DAY THANKSGIVING VALENTINE’S DAY HANUKKAH ST. PATRICK’S DAY NEW YEAR’S DAY And there are plenty more treats for almost every other occasion you can think of, including THE ARRIVAL OF A NEW BABY WELCOMING A NEW NEIGHBOR A SUMMER PARTY IN YOUR BACKYARD THE BELOVED FAMILY DOG’S BIRTHDAY Whether you’re an experienced baker or just starting out, Rosie’s straightforward recipes are easy to follow and will produce irresistible results. Butter Celebrates! takes you into Butter’s pink-and-pistachio slice-of-heaven world, where every day is worth celebrating. It will inspire you to celebrate life and to create new traditions and memories along the way.

Suggests vegetarian menus for both secular and religious holidays, and provides recipes for appetizers, soups, salads, main dishes, side dishes, breads, relishes and desserts.

Filled with practical guidelines for entertaining and a host of delicious recipes to suit a variety of special occasions, this brightly illustrated cookbook includes sections on finger foods and appetizers; soups, salads, and side dishes; main courses; desserts; and coolers and cocktails.