Time to begin a series of Holiday Gift Guides here on MM! Let’s start with cookbooks…a theme that’s been near and dear to my heart now that my book High Alpine Cuisine has hit the marketplace. When looking for a cookbook, I’m a big fan of full color photos for every recipe in the book. I also like lifestyle photos, they add a closer peek into the authors world and where the cuisine is from. And of course, the recipes need look so delicious that I can’t wait to cook them. All of these books have recipes that you will find irresistible! 

High Alpine Cuisine: Inspired Dishes from Extraordinary Mountain Escapes Around the World by Marla Meridith. The hearty, comfort food of the mountains couldn’t be closer to my heart. These 75 recipes capture the delicious flavors of mountain cultures from Telluride, CO to Austria, Switzerland & the Italian Alps. Perfect for family meals and entertaining. $14.57

Platters and Boards: Beautiful, Casual Spreads for Every Occasion by Shelly Westerhausen. I love the idea of colorful & tasty boards for any party or gathering. In this cookbook are all kinds of beautiful and creative ways to celebrate with stunning festive feasts. $16.96

Magnolia Table: A Collection of Recipes for Gathering by Joanna Gaines. Joanna is a modern day Martha Stewart with a modern edge. The recipes in this book are comfort food & family favorites, some that are featured in their new restaurant in Waco, TX. I love Joanna’s friendly and approachable style. $17.99

Graze: Inspiration for Small Plates and Meandering Meals by Suzanne Lenzer celebrates small plates and tapas styling dining. Suzanne shows you how to make recipes that share beautiful themes and friendly aesthetics to make meal planning for two or more super easy and delicious. $24.75

Half Baked Harvest Cookbook: Recipes from My Barn in the Mountains by Tieghan Gerhad. I’ve been a fan of Tieghan’s blog for a good long time now & was so excited when she published her first cookbook. Every comfort food recipe is more mouthwatering than the next. $19.54

True Roots: A Mindful Kitchen with More Than 100 Recipes Free of Gluten, Dairy, and Refined Sugar by Kristin Cavallari. If you are looking to healthy up your life then this book has your name written all over it. These clean recipes will help get you on track with true foods all prepared with enriching flavors, with no gimicky diets. Just real food! $15.39

Baker’s Royale: 75 Twists on All Your Favorite Sweets by Naomi Robinson. I’ll never forget meeting Naomi a number of years ago, she’s adorable and so very creative with her recipes on her blog & this book. If you love to bake then you must check out this cookbook. Her photography is gorgeous and you will want to share these recipes with everyone you know! $19.04 

The Pretty Dish: More than 150 Everyday Recipes and 50 Beauty DIYs to Nourish Your Body Inside and Out by Jessica Merchant. Jessica has a cult following with her blog How Sweet Eats and this book is an extension of all that genius content! Inside the pages are 150 brand-new recipes, along with themed menus, party ideas, awesome playlists, and inventive beauty projects. $19.49

The Alaska from Scratch Cookbook: Seasonal. Scenic. Homemade by Maya Wilson. Her blog of the same name is filled with mouthwatering family friendly recipes, great for fall & winter comfort food feasts. If you love seafood then this book is for you, as Alaska has such an abundance of wild sourced fish. $18.29

Sweet & Simple: Dessert for Two by Christina Lane. Love dessert but don’t want to feed a crowd? Then this cookbook is the answer! I’ve enjoyed many recipes over the course of the year from this book and I promise, every single, sweet one will tempt you! Also check out Christina’s blog. $19.00