Product Description

From decking your halls to sitting down to dinner -- Betty Crocker has never done Christmas better! Here's a priceless collection of holiday recipes, both familiar and new, including appetizers, main dishes, sides, salads, breads, cookies, candies, desserts, kids favorites, and holiday gifts. It's full of fresh and inspiring ideas for easy, yet impressive, holiday entertaining.

Every Christmas topic is covered: from party appetizers, drinks and merry main dishes to a cascade of cookie recipes and edible and non-edible food gifts to make any holiday sparkle. Plus, every recipe in the book is photographed to help you recreate the results in your own home.

We've included a wonderful blend of treasured traditional recipes and updated classics, so you can keep up with family tradition, plus create some new ones of your own. You'll also find creative new serving and decorating ideas for a memorable holiday season. Every chapter has a Most Requested Recipes for all your favorites, so you are always sure to find just what you are looking for to make the holiday unforgettable. Furthermore, you'll find a host of tips and photos for at-a-glance ideas that will help make all your festivities shine.

So, if you are looking for easy, creative ideas for the holidays, look no further. You'll find just what you want in Betty Crocker's Best of Christmas.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #114729 in Books
• Published on: 1999-08-24
• Format: Illustrated
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 352 pages

Amazon.com Review
Betty Crocker's New Christmas Cookbook is a colorful and creative read. At this hectic time of year, cooks can feel safe and secure in the capable hands of Ms. Crocker. Every imaginable Christmas dish is here--cakes, candies, breads, meats, and, thankfully, lots of vegetarian dishes (a group somewhat ignored in many holiday cookbooks). There are also innovative ideas for gift foods and wrapping. Whatever you're aiming for--a huge family feast or a quiet dinner for two--this Christmas book comes highly recommended. --Naomi Gesinger

From the Inside Flap
Betty Crocker's best Christmas Cookbook What evokes the spirit of Christmas better than the fine food recipes and fabulous gift ideas from Betty Crocker? Family and friends gather, the house is filled with the aromas of the holiday—golden roast turkey, savory stuffing and buttery mashed potatoes, freshly baked cookies and desserts. Betty Crocker's Best Christmas Cookbook includes everything you need to bring the holiday spirit into your home—from perfect party nibbles to mouthwatering main dishes and show-stopping desserts. Delight your guests with festive cups of Frosty Citrus Punch (page 10) and Holiday Eggnog (page 14). Spread some holiday cheer with creamy Hot Crab Dip (page 26) or delectable Meatball Merriment (page 30) at your next celebration. Create an unforgettable meal when you serve juicy, tender Marinated Tenderloin of Beef (page 48) with all the trimmings for Christmas Eve supper—and there are chapters full of sides, salads and homemade bread recipes so you're never far from great meal ideas. Plus, you'll find great menu ideas peppered throughout the book for making any occasion a party. Christmas isn't complete without a cascade of cookies and sweets. Keep your cookie jar stocked with wonderful treats such as Holiday Spritz (page 210), Almond Bonbons (page 214), Slice-It-Easy Christmas Cookies (page 222), or Deluxe Christmas Fudge (page 236). Christmas is all about traditions, so why not start some new ones with our chapter devoted to Festive Family Fun—it starts on page 254. And if you want to create special gifts for family and friends near to your heart, Betty Crocker has lots of great ideas. Nothing says "I love you" more than a homemade gift—from "Layered Brownies" (page 234) to handmade Cranberry Kissing Balls (page 318), there are plenty of gifts for any occasion.

From the Back Cover
Make Your Holiday Sparkle with Betty Crocker! From decking your halls to gathering around a beautiful table for Christmas dinner, Betty has great ideas to make your Christmas dinner, Betty has great ideas to make your Christmas spectacular. From delicious dishes to wonderful gifts, here's over 250 recipes—both traditional and contemporary—to delight your family or share with others. Plus, every recipe is photographed, so you can see exactly what you're making. Christmastime means entertaining friends and family, unforgettable holiday meals, cascades of homemade cookies and treats, and memory-making activities with your family. Perfect Party Drinks and Small Bites • Quick Cranberry Punch • Hot Buttered Rum • Holiday Eggnog • Appetizer Cheese Trees • Meatball Merriment Pesto Pinwheels • Gorgonzola and Rosemary Cream Puffs • Sun-Dried Tomato Dip • Hot Crab Dip Memorable Holiday Feasts Rib Roast with Herb Rub • Crown Roast of Pork • Chicken with Orange Pecan Rice Holiday Marinated Vegetables • Classic Cranberry Mold • Cheesy Potatoes Applesauce-Sweet Potato Bake • Old-Fashioned Stuffing • Festive Focaccia • Garlic Bread Wreath Christmas Cookies, Desserts and Other Delights Melt-in-Your-Mouth Sugar Cookies • Snowballs • Slice-It-Easy Christmas Cookies Gingerbread with Lemon Sauce • Heavenly Cheesecake • Easy Tiramisu Dessert Christmas Steamed Pudding • Toffee • Deluxe Christmas Fudge • Oven Caramel Corn Family Fun and Gifts to Share Reindeer Snack • Fruit Kabobs and Chocolate Marshmallow Dip • North Pole Smoothie Gingerbread Village • Winter Wonderland Castle • Salt Dough Decorations • Maple Cranberry Syrup Spicy Mocha Mix • Spirited Apple Butter • Fudge Sauce

Customer Reviews

Perfect for Christmas and all year around
Everyone knows Betty Crocker has been up to cooking great things in the kitchen for years. This book lives up to their standards. The book is laid out well, and has pictures with most recipes. The book gives you great ideas into turning standard things into special Holiday treats. So many of the ideas are so versitile you can use them all year around.

The book has several sections with party foods, main dishes, side dishes, baked good, and a great section full of Children's recipes that you are bound to enjoy.

Fabulous!
Okay...so I needed another book to reach $100 for free shipping and I like to cook and bake...but I didn't want a cookbook. Honest! But I figured this would be good and I could use it for a present. Turns out it's a present for me! The recipes look great. The pictures make your mouth water. And, if you need to make appetizers and want something different the Cream Cheese Penguins are absolutely irresistable; they're also fast & easy to make and delicious. From holiday drinks to appetizers to vegetables to entrees to desserts, the book is a gem! You'll get seriously hungry looking through it. Worse, if you're not in the mood to cook, you'll find yourself eager to get into the kitchen and get to work. For yourself or as a gift to a friend who likes to cook, you won't be disappointed with Betty Crocker's Best Christmas Cookbook!

Excellent for easy holiday recipes in minutes.
I would be lost come holiday time if I didn't have this cookbook. The recipes are easy to follow and simple. I use it for the year-end holidays. It has great gift ideas that I have used many times. Not only are the recipes easy, but everyone who has tried any of the recipes loves them. This book is a must for the holidays.