Make the holiday season extra merry and bright! This cookbook features over three hundred Christmas recipes, including Christmas cranberry juleps, sage-orange turkey with white wine gravy, and double-crust apple pie. Includes recipes and holiday memories from chefs and celebrities; tips for hosting get-togethers and cooking-for-a crowd; and decorating ideas and craft projects.

Includes index. "Roasts, tree, appetizers, pies, décor, drinks, dessert, buffet, gifts, cookies."

Festive beginnings : welcoming appetizers, first courses, drinks & setting the scene -- The main event : showstopping roasts, buffets & tablescapes -- Sideshows : sensational side dishes & relishes -- All through the house : dazzling Christmas trees, festive garlands & stockings -- Sweet finales : best-loved cakes, pies, pudding & cookies -- The holiday wrap-up : gourmet gifts from the kitchen & inspired gift wraps.