33 Holiday Recipes: to Make Your Holidays Truly Special

33 Holiday Recipes – To Make Your Holidays Truly SpecialBy French Cooking in AmericaBring warmth, beauty, and unforgettable flavors to your holiday season with this collection of 33 festive recipes inspired by French home cooking and adapted for every North American kitchen.This book celebrates what the holidays are truly about: gathering around the table, sharing delicious food, and creating memories that feel comforting, joyful, and timeless. Whether you’re hosting a large family dinner or enjoying a cozy meal with close friends, these recipes are designed to make your celebrations effortless, elegant, and full of flavor.Inside, you’ll find a rich variety of dishes to guide you through the season:Appetizers for Apéritif – Colorful, vibrant starters that spark celebration from the very first bite.Starters & Breads – Soups, seafood, terrines, and festive focaccia that set the tone for a beautiful meal.Main Dishes & Sides – Classics like Gratin Dauphinois and Apple Chicken, alongside elegant dishes such as Mushroom Duck, Confit Byaldi, and Cornish Hens with herb butter.Cookies, Treats & Desserts – From the iconic Bûche de Noël to delicate Spritz cookies, brownie bites, pear-chocolate tatin, and the dreamy Île Flottante.Every recipe is written with clarity, warmth, and that unmistakable French touch — but without complexity. No fancy equipment, no complicated techniques. Just soulful, accessible cooking meant to make your holidays stress-free and truly special.Whether you are an experienced cook or stepping into the kitchen with fresh enthusiasm, this book will guide you with simple steps, thoughtful tips, and a friendly voice. You’ll discover dishes that impress without effort, flavors that comfort and delight, and a way of cooking that brings people together.Let this little guide become part of your holiday tradition — one recipe, one gathering, one warm memory at a time.