Make Christmas gatherings memorable with this handy collection of holiday recipes from the #1 New York Times-bestselling author. When winter comes, it's time to pull out your pots and pans and fill your kitchen with wonderful aromas of fresh baked goodies and savory, slow-cooked treats. This collection of 20 traditional and nontraditional holiday hits (with variations) from Mark Bittman's How to Cook Everything series is sure to make any get-together memorable, with:

• menus for a festive celebratory meal to share around the table
• party food perfect for a holiday get-together
• foods that make great gifts