By Alesha Woods
Rowan Public Library

Now that spooky season is officially over, it’s time to prepare for the upcoming holidays by giving thanks and gathering with family and friends. Whether you celebrate by gathering around the table or around the TV to watch the game, nothing says “give thanks” like cooking for your loved ones. A typical meal this time of year might include dishes like turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, pumpkin pie and more. These holiday staples are delicious and familiar. However, if you’re feeling more adventurous and want to try creating something new, the Rowan Public Library can help.

Have you ever read a book that made a meal delicious? Maybe reading about a particular treat in a book made you curious about its flavor. For example, when I was a child reading “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe” by CS Lewis, I always wondered what Turkish delight tasted like. RPL has a book that will help me find out. “A Literary Holiday Cookbook: Festive Meals for Frozen, Gandalf, Sherlock, Scrooge, and Book Lovers Everywhere” by Alison Walsh is a must-have for fans looking to make meals literary a reality. With recipes like Jo’s Turkey Roulette and Gingerbread from “Little Women” and Skillet Cornbread with Homemade Butter and Venison Roast from “Little House on the Prairie,” this book de cuisine is ready to help you make your vacation literary memorable.

If you’re looking to make your vacation magical, check out “The Unofficial Disney Parks Vacation Cookbook” by Ashley Craft. Bring the magic of Disney Holiday Celebrations into your kitchen with 100 magical recipes for the best food items Disney Celebrations has to offer. This cookbook is perfect for Disney fans who miss those familiar flavors between trips or for fans who never had the chance to visit the parks during the holiday season.

If you’re looking for healthy vegan recipes to keep your table delicious and inclusive, check out “Vegan Holiday Cookbook: Festive Plant-Based Meals and Desserts for the Thanksgiving and Christmas Table” by Katie Culpin. This book contains 75 vegan recipes designed specifically for the holidays. Whether you have a new person at your table with vegan or vegetarian dietary preferences or are curious to try a vegan recipe yourself, this book can help your table be merry and bright for everyone during the holiday season. holidays.

Gathering with family and friends during the holidays can bring great joy and lasting memories. Preparing for an event of this magnitude can cause a lot of stress when planning. The Rowan Public Library can help make the holiday planning process easier and more enjoyable with resources for everyone. For more holiday cookbooks with recipe ideas, go to www.RowanPublicLibrary.org and search the catalog to see what else RPL has to offer for your holiday plans and activities. You can also visit the nearest RPL branch or call 980-432-8670 for assistance.

Alesha Woods is a communications associate at the Rowan Public Library.

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