COOKBOOKS

It's a nice idea, isn't it? Whipping up something delicious for you or your family to savor at mealtime.

But it can be hard to find the right recipe when you need it! If your dinner hour needs something to spice it up, check out these great resources. Bon appétit!

Booze Cakes by Krystina Castella and Terry Lee Stone

Here's the honest truth. We originally picked up this book for review because of the amusing title. But it was the beautiful pictures and step-by-step recipes that made us fans in the end.

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100 Recipes Every Woman Should Know by Cindi Leive and Glamour Magazine

In the inside cover of this book, the foreword talks about how this featured easy roast chicken recipe was seeming to make boyfriends routinely propose after girlfriends prepared it for a dinner meal. The titles of the recipes are a big part of the fun. "Man Trouble Mojito" and "Make it in the Car Artichoke Dip" are just a couple that made us smile. Please note that this is not a picture cookbook.

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The Golden Book of Desserts

Ohhhh. DO NOT buy this book if you are trying to lose a few pounds. DO buy this book if you are trying to impress someone with some of the most beautiful desserts known to the human world. This is a thick book with gorgeous, full color photos and also has some select photos showing some steps in the creation process. A perfect gift for someone with a love for cooking or for yourself if you are a holiday hostess..

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