Debbie Moose's Southern Holidays is a cook's celebration of the richly diverse holiday traditions of today's South. Covering big traditional holidays such as Christmas and Mardi Gras, this must-have addition to the Savor the South® cookbook collection also branches out into regional and cultural holidays that honor newer southern traditions, including recipes from real cooks hailing from a range of ethnic traditions and histories. The cooks' stories accompanying the recipes show how holiday foods not only hold cherished personal family memories but also often have roots in a common past that ties families together in a shared southern history. The cookbook's inclusive culinary vision is organized by the four seasons to mark the progress of the year. Featuring seventeen holidays and fifty recipes, it includes such classics as Coconut King Cake for Mardi Gras and Smoky Red Rice for Juneteenth, as well as southern twists on time-honored delicacies, from Cajun-Style Rice Dressing for Thanksgiving to Sweet Potato Latkes for Hanukkah. Southern Holidays also highlights how international holiday dishes have been adopted in the region over time, from Moravian Sugar Cake for Christmas to Vietnamese Spring Rolls for the coastal South's Blessing of the Fleet.

Christmas has always captured the hearts of southern writers. Here in the volume are twenty-eight classic stories and memories of the holidays.

A long-standing feud, an unlikely love story, and New York Times bestselling author Carolyn Brown's Texas twang make for a lively Christmas romance at the ranch! Perfect for fans looking for their next Christmas classic: Romance between old friends Lots of hot cowboy lovin' Characters that jump off the page Wacky, small-town neighbors Authentic Southern voice and inimitable sass Out of the army and looking for some peace and quiet this Christmas, former sniper Finn O'Donnell heads to the sleepy town of Burnt Boot, Texas. But Finn hasn't spent even one night at his new ranch when an army SUV pulls into the driveway and a familiar figure steps out. Finn doesn't want to revisit the past, but he owes Callie Brewster his life... Whatever she needs, he will be there for her. Maybe it's the empty house, now full; maybe it's the holiday season. But despite the chaos, Finn and Callie have never felt more at home. Previously published as Cowboy Boots for Christmas. Praise for Carolyn Brown: "A delightful journey of hope and healing."—Woman's World for The Empty Nesters "One of my favorite authors!"—Romance Junkies "Carolyn Brown is one of my go-to authors when I want a feel-good story that will make me smile."—Fresh Fiction for Cowboy Strong

There's nothing like being at home for the holidays, and imagine how special your holiday can be with the help of Southern Living. For over 50 years, the experts at Southern Living have been helping their readers navigate the holidays with the best holiday recipes and advice on holiday decorating, gifts and more. Now, in Christmas at Home, the all-new special collector's edition, you'll have over 205 recipes and ideas to make your holidays their brightest. With sections devoted to Holiday Decorating, Holiday Menus, and Holiday Desserts, this 112-page guide will become your go-to guide for planning a holiday to remember. Decorate with Magnolia, craft a vintage Christmas, or lay out the perfect Christmas Eve Buffet. There is no time of year more suited for baking than Christmas, and the Holiday Desserts section alone is a mouthwatering collection of treats and confections that are perfect for sharing with family and friends including several takes on Southern Living's signature white cake. In addition, to celebrate 50 years of Southern Living, we've included 50 years of Sweets, which includes the best holiday treats from every decade of the magazine. Make this Christmas one to remember with the help of Southern Living Christmas at Home.

In the South, food plays a major role in holiday gatherings. From Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's, Brunch, Easter, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day and parties, you will find a wide variety of southern recipes. Included are over 250 recipes for your holiday table or party.Turkey, Ham, Goose, Duck, Appetizers, Breads, Pies, Cakes, Candies, Stuffing Recipes, Cookies, Side Dishes and even leftover recipes are all included. I've included menu ideas to help you plan the perfect feast. My mother made every holiday a special occasion. She would have a spread on the table you would not believe. It wasn't fancy food but just great Southern cooking. Mother had several traditions for the holidays. On the first Saturday of December, all the women would gather to make candy for the holidays. It was one of my favorite traditions growing up. The house would smell of chocolate, fresh caramel cooking on the stove and all the women sharing their new versions of traditional candy recipes. There would be potato candy, caramels, chocolate covered cherries, pralines, fudge and numerous other candies.On the 3rd Saturday in December, it was cookie baking time. The spell of vanilla extract and sugar would just make your mouth water. Of course, I could never wait for the cookies to cool so we could decorate them.