Books like Food & Wine's Holiday Favorites by Food & Wine Magazine

Samin Nosrat’s cookbook teaches cooking fundamentals through four essential elements—salt, fat, acid, and heat—using clear explanations, 150 illustrations, and a collection of 100 core recipes to help any cook create balanced, delicious dishes.

Mark Bittman's entry‑level cookbook offers clear, practical recipes for everyday cooking, covering basic techniques and a wide range of dishes—including vegetarian options—aimed at home cooks in the United States.

"While nursing a broken heart, Josh Michaels is outraged when a neighbor abandons his very pregnant dog, Lucy, at Josh's Colorado home. But Josh can't resist Lucy's soulful brown eyes, and though he's never had a dog before, he's determined to do the best he can for Lucy--and her soon-to-arrive, bound-to-be-adorable puppies. Soon in over his head, Josh calls the local animal shelter for help, and meets Kerri, a beautiful woman with a quick wit and a fierce love for animals. As Kerri teaches Josh how to care for Lucy's tiny puppies and gets them ready to be adopted through the shelter's "Dogs of Christmas" program, Josh surprises himself by falling for her. But he's fallen even harder for his new furry family, which has brought incredible joy into Josh's life. He barely has time to sit down, between chasing after adventurous Sophie and brave Oliver, but when he does, his lap is quickly filled by the affectionate Lola. And Rufus and Cody's strong bond makes Josh wonder about his own relationships with his family. With Christmas and the adoption date looming, Josh finds himself wondering if he can separate himself from his beloved puppies. At odds with Kerri, Josh isn't willing to lose her, but doesn't know how to set things right. Can a surprise litter of Christmas puppies really change one man's life? The Dogs of Christmas is a charming and heartwarming holiday tale that explores the power of love, trust, and a basket full of puppies"--

Chris Carves for Kwanzaa During Father's Layoff

A spirited adventure of a stable hand who trades in the royal treatment for love and horses in a small-town Christmas tradition, starring a cowboy princess and a cowboy prince in Happily Inc. series.

Learn the timeless principles of good cooking with Alice Waters’ guide to choosing ingredients, mastering basics, and creating balanced, seasonally inspired meals—simple techniques that bring out the best in everyday cooking.

A Christmas mystery with a child protagonist who finds a Turbo Man doll and embarks on a quest to return it to its rightful owner, Howard Langston, a Santa-themed doll collector who has the child's mother, Mandy, as his daughter's playmate.

A 2011 Food & Wine cookbook compiling over 700 recipes—from starters and salads to desserts, breakfast, brunch and beverages—each paired with wine suggestions.