Celebrate every season with The Holiday Cookbook, a cheerful collection of 220 festive recipes for holidays and special occasions throughout the year. Originally published in the 1950s as part of the Culinary Arts Institute of Chicago’s popular Cooking Magic series, this vintage cookbook brings together traditional favorites, colorful party dishes, and memorable desserts designed to make every gathering feel special.
Plan a classic Thanksgiving dinner with golden roast turkey, serve Green Goddess Salad for St. Patrick’s Day, or finish a celebration with Cherry Chocolate Cake or a festive Lincoln Log Roll. The recipes reflect the warmth and variety of mid-century American holiday cooking, with ideas for family dinners, buffets, parties, and seasonal entertaining.
This restored edition has been carefully updated to include metric equivalents for international readers while preserving the character of the original recipes. Download a sample and rediscover the pleasure of old-fashioned holiday cooking.