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Happy holidays -- Menus & meals for the holidays (and almost every day). Holiday cooking basics ; Festive brunch ; Entertaining a crowd (Hors d'oeuvres, snacks and shared plates) ; Cozy supper with friends ; The main event ; An elegant evening ; When it's all over (leftovers and lighter meals) ; Savoury supporting acts -- Baking for the holidays (and almost every day). Holiday baking essentials ; Seasonal pastries and sweet breads ; Holiday cookies ; Fancy bars and squares ; Classic chocolate and confections ; Festive pies and tarts ; Celebratory centrepiece cakes ; Plated puddings and other elegant desserts ; Sweet supporting acts -- Acknowledgments -- A note for my British readers -- Index

"Get set for holiday season success, with more than 100 savoury and sweet recipes from celebrity baker and chef Anna Olson. When does the festive season begin for you? For Anna, it's with the first pumpkin pie of the year. Pumpkin pie isn't something she bakes on any old evening, so it signifies something very special when she does: the start of the holidays! In Anna's house, the holidays are a time for coming together with family and friends, celebrating traditions, and making some new ones, too. In this festive cookbook, Anna shares the recipes she most loves to make during the holiday season--for occasions like a festive brunch, entertaining a crowd, a cozy supper, Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner, an elegant New Year's evening--and sensational sweets such as holiday cookies, celebratory centerpiece cakes, festive pies and tarts, fancy bars and slices, and much more! With every recipe is a spoonful of practical and supportive advice, including menu planning, make-ahead preparation, and hundreds of other hints and tips. Set for the Holidays will help add sparkle and take away stress from your holidays, so you can navigate the season with confidence!"--provided by publisher