Melissa Thompson

We enjoy a great meal that is grilled. In Fired Up: Fresh Takes and Big Flavors in 90 Modern Barbecue Recipes, there are a number of dishes that are covered from veggies such as Eggplant with Miso Glaze, Tahini & Crispy Shallots, and Roasted Sweet Potato Gnocchi with Cream Sauce.

There are great meat dishes such as Lemon & Oregano Pork Skewers, Jerk Chicken Chops, and Chargrilled Calamari with Chilli, Garlic & Lemon.

You’ll also find great sides that includes Herby Quinoa Salad, Brown Butter Cornbread with Chilli & Thyme, and Potato Salad two ways. There are also recipes for great sweet treats: Baked Cherry Custard, Tiramisu French Toast, and Blueberry & Apple Cobbler.

In addition to the recipes, you’ll find essential tips, tools, and techniques that will allow you to master cooking with fire.

Heather Sandy Hebert + Chase Reynolds Ewald

In California Coastal: Seaside Living from Sea Ranch to San Diego, you will enjoy seeing an array of homes in California that are located in the Northern Coast, Central Coast, and Southern Coast. in this coffee table book. You will be able to enjoy the architectural styles that are traditional as well as modern. There are rustic modern homes, small-format bungalows as well as homes that were rennovated. In addition to stunning homes, you can also see beaches, waves, and dramatic cliffs.

Alex Snodgrass

We’ve been enjoying Everyday Eats: 100 Simple and Healthy Recipes for Real Life – The Defined Dish’s Most Relaxed Cookbook Yet with 100 Low-Stress Nourishing Recipes for Every Meal (A Defined Dish Book, 4) as it has an array of healthy recipes! The recipes focus on what you have in your pantry and you don’t have to worry about it being complicated to do. Whether you’re cooking solo or with friends, you’re bound to see some great dishes that you would want to create.

We’re looking forward to trying her recipe for Mediterranean Breakfast Sandwiches, Steak Street Taco Salad with Salsa Verde Vinaigrette, and Chipotle Honey Butter Sheet Pan Salmon.

TOM FORD 002

Rizzoli

Tom Ford

In Tom Ford 002, this coffee table book takes us through his billion-dollar luxury empire which launched in 2005. The book highlights how his brand includes cosmetics, eyewear, menswear and womenswear. This book follows his 2004 release, Tom Ford, which talked about his time at Gucci as the creative director of the Italian label.

His namesake label has a globally devout following that catapulted the house to receive awards from the Council of Fashion Designers of America, Best Designer of the Year via Time Magazine and being worn on a number of red carpets with a loyal fanbase from Pat Cleveland, Julianne Moore and Lauren Hutton to name a few that have been in his runway shows and campaigns.

This book includes images from his clothing and accessory line, stunning editorials from Gigi Hadid, Joan Smalls and more.

ROYAL TRIVIA: YOUR

GUIDE TO THE MODERN BRITISH ROYAL FAMILY

Ulysses Press

Rachel Bowie + Roberta Fiorito

Like many, it's always interesting to hear about news or see special ceremonies from the Royal Family. Over the years, we have seen how later generations have embraced their duties and how in many ways, they have modernized their approach to them.

If you have always wondered about certain facts and anecdotes about the British Monarchy, this is a book to have on hand for sure. You'll be able to converse with others over drinks on Slack about their weddings, major fashion moments and the history behind why they go about their lives in the way that they do.

After reading this book, you'll be able to talk about the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, facts and Princess Diana and so much more. If you find yourself loving shows like Netflix's The Crown, Royal Trivia: Your Guide to the Modern British Family, is a must for your coffee table.

THE COMFORTABLE KITCHEN:

105 LAID-BACK, HEALTHY AND

WHOLESOME RECIPES (A DEFINED DISH BOOK)

William Morrow Cookbooks

Alex Snodgrass

There's something that's welcoming about comfort food. In The Comfortable Kitchen: 105 Laid-Back Healthy and Wholesome Recipes, this kind of food is redefined so that everyone can enjoy these dishes!

Bestselling NY Times author, Alex Snodgrass includes 105 recipes that have a number of fully paleo compliant or are paleo-ish. In addition, she has others that are simple and have flexible ingredient swaps so that you can have a cleaner meal. For those that have dietary restrictions, she marks whether a dish is gluten-free, dairy-free, grain-free and paleo so that you know how that works with your food journey.

As we continue to navigate the holiday season and the winter, we're already thinking about: Cajun Chicken and Wild Rice Soup, Green Curry Poached Halibut with Herbs and Herby Green Olive Pasta with Feta.

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