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Dive into Deliciousness

A Feast of Inspiration for Cooking, Baking, and Entertaining from the Smyrna Public Library

1. This stunning lifestyle book, filled with beautiful photos and a wealth of autumnal inspiration, will motivate you to host a memorable tailgate, enjoy apple picking, create Cardamom Ginger Apple Butter, and craft a gorgeous tablescape for your Thanksgiving or Friendsgiving gathering.

2. Elevate your snack boards with 50 family-friendly DIY bars and spreads for every occasion. 'Spectacular Spreads' offers over 250 recipes, stunning photography, and endless ideas, blending delicious recipes with readily available fresh and prepared foods.

3, Dive into 80 sweet and savory Halloween recipes for all skill levels, from classic to eerie. The book covers a wide range of techniques, ensuring beginners and experts alike can enjoy the spooky creations. Featuring fall's classic flavors, you'll find treats like chocolate pumpkin cupcakes, poison apple cake, voodoo doll brownies, and more!

4. Discover over 275 sensational cakes, cookies, pies, tarts, and beloved bread recipes in this guide, complete with step-by-step instructions and helpful hints from the Taste of Home Test Kitchen. QR codes also provide access to instructional videos. Plus, find heartwarming fall entrees like potpies and casseroles to cozy up your evenings.

5. Embrace the holiday season with over 100 easy-to-make recipes in 'Holiday Cocktails.' Whether you're hosting a big gathering or savoring a quiet moment by the tree, these drinks are designed to add festive cheer without any fuss.

6. Turn any moment into a celebration with a cheese board mentality. Discover 40 new cheese board ideas, along with drink pairings, themes, floral tips, table decor, playlists, and fun games in the ultimate party planning guide. From gooey fontina dip to caprese, Thanksgiving Charcu-turkey, and Birthday 'Cheese Cake,' these recipes make cheese boards a way of life.

Need inspiration for entertaining, family get-togethers, or just weekday dinners? Try these and other books available for check out at Smyrna Public Library, in downtown Smyrna. Mary Wallace Moore is the director of Smyrna Public Library, and the author of Smyrna, Georgia: "The Jonquil City,” Celebrating 150 Years (2022).

  • Fall Baking by Taste of Home
  • From Harvest to Home: Seasonal Activities, Inspired Decor, And Cozy Recipes for Fall by Alicia Tenise Chew
  • Holiday Cocktails: Over 100 Simple Cocktails To Celebrate The Season
  • Spooky Food: Fun Halloween Recipes for Ghosts, Ghouls, Vampires, Jack-O-Lanterns, Witches, Zombies, And More by Cayla Gallagher
  • Spectacular Spreads: 50 Amazing Food Spreads for Any Occasion by Maegan Brown
  • That Cheese Plate Wants to Party: Festive Boards, Spreads, and Recipes with The Cheese By Numbers Method by Marissa Mullen