Start Your Holiday Prep with Rizzoli

As we turn the calendar from October to November, we also turn our thoughts to the holidays ahead—moments filled with family gatherings, festive meals, and cozy celebrations. To help you prepare, we’ve curated a list of books brimming with recipes, tips, and inspiration for holiday entertaining. Whether you’re planning an intimate dinner or a lively family feast, these fresh ideas will make this holiday season your most delicious one yet!

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An Eye for Entertaining


  • Y'all Come Over

    This ultimate guide to entertaining with true Southern grace, style, and wit shows readers how…

  • Swing By!

    From stylemaker and chef Nass comes a charming guide to twenty-first- century entertaining with parties…

  • You're Invited

    In her first book, noted hostess Stephanie Booth Shafran shares her secrets for planning and…

  • Pacific Natural

    Both practical and inspiring, the first book from Jenni Kayne–the creator of the eponymous lifestyle…

  • Entertaining at Home

    Entertaining at Home presents gatherings in the homes of leading tastemakers from the worlds of…

  • A Home for All Seasons

    Tastemaker and designer Danielle Rollins invites readers to join her at home for a primer…

  • Entertaining Beautifully

    An invitation into the endlessly inspiring and unique celebrations of the iconic tastemaker and hostess,…

  • An Entertaining Story

    Style icon India Hicks’s charming take on entertaining, featuring dreamy tablescapes, found centerpieces, and enjoyable…

  • Seasons at Highclere

    Written by the lady of the manor, this book gives complete access to the world-renowned…

  • Fresh Air Affairs

    In her follow-up to Pret-a-Party, fashion designer Lela Rose takes the party outdoors, sharing tips…

  • The Art of the Host

    Alex Hitz, “the very best host in the world” says the Wall Street Journal, shares…

  • Gathering

    This beautiful volume celebrates entertaining and decorating in a meaningful and personal way, by integrating…

  • Entertaining by the Sea

    This inspirational tome is full of simple entertaining ideas for casual—big and small—summer get-togethers. From…


Every Course Covered


  • The Recipe

    Michelin-starred chef Josh Emett brings together more than 300 of the most important classic recipes…

  • MarieBelle Entertains

    For this wonderful book about entertaining, the internationally recognized hostess, also known for being a…

  • The Delmonico Way

    Bring glamour and style into your home, featuring stories, ideas for entertaining, and seventy-five recipes…

  • (Serious) New Cook

    Inspiration and stellar instruction in a groundbreaking resource for new(ish) cooks ready to level up….

  • The Row 34 Cookbook

    Award-winning chef Jeremy Sewall brings his popular Boston and Portsmouth oyster bar, Row 34, to the…


Italian Tables


  • The Italian Table

    The Italian Table delivers both parts of the fantasy and reality of Italian meals as…

  • Italy by Ingredient

    A fresh approach to Italian cuisine through its most iconic ingredients, presented by Italian-born cooking…

  • The New Cucina Italiana

    Recipes from the kitchens and restaurants of Italy’s new culinary masters, who combine an innate…

  • Liguria: The Cookbook

    This book presents to an American audience the cuisine of Liguria—the Italian Riviera—full of dishes…

  • Serafina

    From Italy’s farm country to your table, Vittorio Assaf and Fabio Granato share secrets of…


French Affairs


  • Entertaining Chic!

    Claudia Taittinger, of the famed Taittinger Champagne family, shares her secrets for hosting successful dinner…

  • Diner à la Maison

    A charming approach to cooking, entertaining, and table-setting with all the chicness of Parisians at…


Keeping it Kosher


  • Modern Kosher

    This dynamic, inspiring set of recipes includes Asian, Indian, Latin, European, and Israeli influences, fresh…


Feasts with Flair


  • BUDMO!

    Celebrate the rich culture of Ukrainian cuisine with these traditional Eastern European recipes infused with…

  • Julia Reed's New Orleans

    Consummate hostess and lifestyle expert Julia Reed shares her favorite New Orleans recipes and ways…

  • The Twisted Soul Cookbook

    Invigorating authentic Southern soul cooking with new inspiration, acclaimed chef Deborah VanTrece elevates classic comfort…


Sides & Appetizers


  • Fromages

    A French master fromager shares over 30 years of expertise in selecting, storing, and serving…

  • Soupology

    A master class on how to turn 6 “mother broths”—vegetable, poultry, meat, fish, shellfish, and…


Coffee & Desserts



Cocktails


  • Better with Bubbles

    A deep dive into the world of Champagne and sparkling wine, with tips, information, and…

  • French Moderne

    A fresh take on the classics, from Sazerac to the humble Highball: the adventurous recipes…

  • Mindful Mixology

    From Dry January to Sober October, moderation is having a moment. This book from spirits…

  • Tiki

    The IACP 2020 winner in the Beer, Wine, & Spirits category, Shannon Mustipher’s book on…


Serious Centerpieces


  • Living Floral

    Brimming with top stylemakers’ and designers’ innovative floral design ideas to enliven the home, Living…

  • French Blooms

    This first book by Sandra Sigman, award-winning floral designer and owner of Les Fleurs, presents…