EatInEatOut Holiday 2014 | Page 12

BOOKS FOR COOKS Celebrate Food! Give the gift of cooking this year with some great new cookbooks and Gatherings puts the focus on real situations that bring people together, from backyard barbecues to monthly book clubs. Gatherings provides a selection of helpful recipes alongside serving, decor and presentation suggestions that should reassure any host worried about their skill level or the size of their kitchen, including: GATHERINGS Bringing People Together with Food By Jan Scott and Julie Van Rosendaal People naturally gather together over food; it’s a huge part of any celebration, and a means of coming together for more casual daily social interactions. Home cooks crave comfortable ways to socialize with friends and family, 12 WWW.EATINEATOUT.CA • Eggs Benny on Parmesan Potato Waffles for weekend brunch • Maple-Glazed Sour Cream Doughnuts to serve with coffee • A classic Yorkshire Pudding, perfect for Sunday night dinner • Date night? Start off with a delicious Pear, Avocado and Roquefort Salad To the inexperienced or intimidated, Gatherings makes social occasions easy and approachable. To the seasoned entertainer, fresh ideas will continue to make your parties the talk of the town. ($34.95) Check out this yummy party pleaser Pretzel Party Sticks - your guests will thank you!