Cookbooks I actually use, with the recipes I go back to again and again.
The ricotta meatballs with Chianti sauce is my go to appetizer for entertaining. They’re always a hit.
Kitchen Revelry: A Year of Festive Menus from My Home to Yours by Ali Larter
My favorites are the za’atar chicken bowl, Turkey burgers and the Mexican black beans. Not only healthy but they taste great.
The Clean Plate: Eat, Reset, Heal by Paltrow
The 3 things I make again and again-crostini with gorgonzola, honey, & walnuts- pot roast with porcini mushrooms- chocolate chip cookies with hazelnuts
Giada's Family Dinners: A Cookbook
She is the Diva of Do-Ahead. This cookbook has a step-by-step guide to a perfect make ahead Thanksgiving. I’ve made the mashed potatoes, gravy, & cranberry relish many times.
Perfect Party Food: Recipes & Tips for Stress-Free
I have my mom’s copy of this from the 60’s and it has the one-bowl brownie recipe that brings me back to my childhood.
Betty Crocker's Picture Cook Book
The split pea soup with garlic croutons recipe is so good. Don’t skip the homemade croutons.
Just Like Grandma Used to Make: 170+ Heirloom Recipes
A beautiful Italian cookbook and family story with photos.
Whatever Happened to Sunday Dinner?: Italian Menus
I love this cookbook when I’m cooking for the people in my family with food allergies. There’s so much to choose from.
Pure Delicious
This cookbook has inspiring menus for those of us who love to host.
