Fall into Flavor with Cozy Recipes & Giveaways

As the leaves turn and the air grows crisp, fall invites us to enjoy comforting meals that warm heart and home. This season, we’re excited to share a curated list of newly released cookbooks, and we’re giving away three of these amazing titles. Whether you're looking for slow cooker meals, recipes for family gatherings, or cozy classics for crisp evenings, these new titles are sure to inspire your fall culinary adventures. Explore the joys of fall cooking with fresh releases that offer something for every palate, from slow cooker meals to cozy classics.

Slow Cooker Recipes

Fall is the perfect time to dust off your slow cooker and let it work its magic. The slow cooker is a staple in many kitchens, especially during the fall when hearty, comforting meals are on the menu. A good slow cooker recipe can transform simple ingredients into a flavorful feast with minimal effort. This year's new crop of cookbooks offers a wealth of options for those who love the convenience of slow-cooked meals. Recipes include savory beef stew, creamy chicken and wild rice, pulled pork sandwiches, and vegetarian chili. The books also include tips for optimizing your slow cooker experience. This ensures meals are always delicious and perfectly cooked. From savory stews to melt-in-your-mouth roasts, these cookbooks present an array of comfort food options that require minimal effort. This gives you more time to enjoy the season. Here are some of our favorite cookbooks for slow cooker recipes below.

The Complete Slow Cooker Cookbook: 75 Tasty, Time-Saving, Slow-Cooked Recipes

by DK DK

Take a whistle-stop tour of key slow cooker techniques, with 75 simple recipes for delicious mains, sides, snacks and desserts.

With The Complete Slow Cooker Cookbook you'll enjoy all-in-one winter warmers like curries, casseroles, stews and chilies, plus comforting veg-packed soups.
Your slow-cooker unlocks easy-leave-alone cooking of heartier traditional cuts of meats, plus fiber- and protein-packed pulses - allowing for thriftier, healthier eating.

This fresh new book is packed with ingenious tips and tricks, plus tasty snacks, treats and puddings too! You'll master quick-to-prep and zero-stress slow-cooked recipes in no time at all, and enjoy healthy and tasty meals without spending hours over the stove.

Crockpot Recipe Collection: More Than 350 Crockpot Slow Cooker Recipes from the Leader in Slow Cooking

by Publications International Ltd Publications International Ltd

Learn how simple it can be to prepare great-tasting, family-pleasing meals with your slow cooker, the leader in slow cooking for more than 40 years.

More than 350 easy-to-make recipes.
Everything from practical party foods to savory main dishes; satisfying soups, stews, and chilies; spectacular side dishes; and even stunning sweets and desserts.
Slow cooking tips are included.
More than 200 photographs of the finished dishes!
320 pages with a metric conversion table printed in book.

Family Gathering & Hosting Recipes

Hosting family gatherings during the fall calls for recipes that impress without the stress. The latest cookbooks dedicated to Family Gathering Hosting Recipes offer expertly curated dishes that cater to a crowd. Whether you're planning a festive Thanksgiving feast or an intimate dinner party, these cookbooks provide step-by-step guides to creating memorable meals. With a focus on seasonal ingredients and flavors, you'll find everything from show-stopping mains to delectable desserts that are sure to delight your guests. Here are some of our new favorite cookbooks for family gatherings and hosting below.

Breaking the Rules: A Fresh Take on Italian Classics

by Joe Sasto - Thea Baumann

NAMED ONE OF THE BEST COOKBOOKS OF FALL 2025: Epicurious, Bon Appétit

A bold, fun, and daring collection of recipes that break the rules of Italian cooking from Top Chef and Food Network star Joe Sasto.

It's time to ditch the same boring recipes and get creative in the kitchen. Known for his signature curled mustache and dynamic presence on shows like Bravo's Top Chef and Food Network's Tournament of Champions, Joe Sasto brings his culinary expertise and passion for pasta to your kitchen. Breaking the Rules is a celebration of Italian cuisine, reimagined with Joe's unique flair, playfulness, and creativity.

Dive into a world of pasta with step-by-step techniques that guide you through creating dishes in all forms, shapes, and sizes. From classic Italian recipes like meatballs and focaccia to innovative creations such as Corn Cacio e Pepe, Marinated Tomato "Amatriciana," and Pesto Pinwheel Pull-Apart Bread, Joe's recipes are designed to inspire both novice and experienced cooks. Each recipe begins with a simple version, perfect for beginners, and offers variations to elevate the dish for those ready to "break the rules" and take their skills to the next level.

With stunning full-color photographs and pro tips throughout, Breaking the Rules is more than just a cookbook--it's an invitation to embrace creativity in the kitchen. Whether you're a fan of Joe's many television appearances or a home cook looking to expand your repertoire, this book is a must-have for anyone passionate about Italian cuisine and culinary innovation.

Party People: A Cookbook for Creative Celebrations

by Brie Larson - Courtney McBroom

Celebrate any occasion (really, any occasion!) with 100 creative recipes and endless ideas for your next party, from Academy Award-winning actor Brie Larson and former Milk Bar culinary director Courtney McBroom

Brie Larson and Courtney McBroom found each other through food--a huge vat of molten queso, to be exact. They've been throwing food-filled parties together ever since. From game nights to themed birthday parties and their annual Hot Dog Appreciation Festival, they can find a reason to celebrate just about anything.

While their debate over whether or not a hot dog is a sandwich will never end, Brie and Courtney can agree that food always tastes best when you cook it and eat it with the ones you love. They wrote Party People to help you create meaningful connections with the ones you love, whether that's with family, friends, or yourself. And with recipes like Old Pal cocktails, Cheesy Jenga Bread, and Dueling Roast Chickens, they have you covered.

Technically, this is an entertaining cookbook. But Brie and Courtney are serving up more than party tips and menus. They give you the tools to spark a new dining revolution in your home, one where connection takes center stage and entertaining is an afterthought. Now, go forth and party!

She's a Host: An Unbuttoned Cookbook for Elegant Entertaining

by Erin Lichy

Make your gatherings unforgettable with recipes and entertaining inspiration from Bravo star and New York City hospitality queen Erin Lichy

The secret to hosting success is simple: make the dishes that are closest to your heart, add a touch of glamour to every event, and arm yourself with the tools to be able to host at any moment with minimal effort.

In She's a Host, Erin showcases the food of her familial roots -- dishes from Cuba, Iraq, Yemen, Israel, and Turkey--as well as her modern takes on New York classics. Real Housewives fans will finally be able to make her famous shakshuka, learn how to whip up the ultimate mezcal martini, and create a decadent chocolate marble cake to rival the best one you can get at Zabar's.

Each chapter features tips and tricks on how to host like a pro, all shown through soirées featuring Erin's famous friends. You'll find specific advice on how to organize your space for hosting, put together a photo-worthy tabletop, and pull-off memorable occasions that friends and family will be talking about for years to come. Learn how to throw a girls' night on a moment's notice, host a Shabbat dinner, and make even the most simple weeknight meal feel special. The book has been crafted so that you can turn to it again and again--for visual ideas, entertaining shortcuts, and recipes that will never disappoint.

Cozy Soul food Classics

Nothing encapsulates the spirit of fall like Cozy Classics. These cookbooks invite you to revisit timeless recipes that evoke nostalgia and warmth. From creamy soups and rustic breads to spiced desserts and buttery pastries, Cozy Classics celebrate the enduring appeal of traditional fall cooking. These books often include tips for perfecting classic techniques and adding your own personal touch to beloved dishes. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner, these recipes offer a comforting journey back to the roots of fall cuisine. Here are some of our new favorite cozy classics cookbooks below.

Everything's Good: Cozy Classics You'll Cook Always and Forever: A Cookbook

by Toni Chapman

Find joy in the kitchen with 100 recipes for nostalgic, flavorful comfort food from the creator of The Moody Foody

Toni Chapman is a social media star who shares easy recipes for the homey classics you crave. Toni grew up in a family that loves to cook, and her homestyle cooking speaks to the beautiful intersectionality of food and family. Her dishes are inspired by the multicultural community she grew up in, with flavors from all over the globe. The 100 recipes she shares in Everything's Good are approachable and weeknight-friendly, dialed in with her relentless attention to detail and brought to life by her bold and flavorful style.

In Everything's Good, Toni offers a treasure trove of brand-new recipes (and some viral favorites) with tips and tricks to set you up for success. Toni's dishes are soulful and cozy--several recipes have been passed down from her family, like Pollo Guisado (Puerto Rican Chicken Stew); some are inspired by the Southern staples she grew up eating, such as Honey Butter Corn Bread; and others are Toni's takes on the classics, like Creamy White Chicken Enchiladas with Salsa Verde. Her irresistible, foolproof recipes include:

Start with Something Special: Juicy Red Sofrito Chicken Empanadas; Spinach, Crab, and Artichoke-Stuffed Shrimp; Cheesy Chicken Alfredo Bread
Soulful Soups: The Very Best Pozole Verde; Spicy Lasagna Soup; The Ultimate Loaded Baked Potato Soup
On a Lighter Note: Goes with Everything Salad; Lemon-Butter Cod; Good Vibes Rum Punch
Take-Out Classics: General Tso's Chicken; Jamaican-Style Oxtail with Rice and Peas; Straight-Fire Smash Burgers
What's For Dinner?: Creamy Shrimp and Crab-Stuffed Shells; Cola-Braised Short Ribs; Cheesy Chipotle Chicken Quesadillas
Family Style: Mofongo con Camarones de Ajillo; Cajun Butter Turkey; Louisiana Red Beans and Rice; Sausage and Gravy Bake
Life is Sweet: Strawberries and Cream Croissant Bake; Biscuit-Top Peach Cobbler; Cookies and Cream Tres Leches
Sauces: The Perfect Sauce for Everything; Abuelita's Green Sofrito; The Real MVP Ranch Dressing

For Toni, food is a source of solace. Everything's Good is a reminder that no matter what life throws your way, you can find comfort in preparing and sharing a delicious meal.

Measure with Your Heart: Southern Home Cooking to Feed Your Family and Soul

by Hannah Taylor

100 free-spirited, comforting recipes for Southern-style dishes made with love from the social media icon behind LilyLouTay

Hannah Taylor is a culinary creator from Georgia known for her Southern charm, down-to-earth personality, and carefree "measure with your heart" cooking content. When Hannah began sharing her experimental cooking projects and snippets of her small-town life online, her platform exploded with support for her big-hearted spirit and off-the-cuff style, and her debut cookbook embraces this playful side of cooking.

Measure with Your Heart is filled with Hannah's twists on classic Southern cooking, with an emphasis on making everything from scratch so you know exactly what's in it. Try your hand at Hannah's homemade versions of kitchen staples like Vanilla Extract or Beef Bone Broth. Bring some warmth to your dinner table with mains like Finger Lickin' Fried Chicken, Butternut Squash Casserole, and Ham Hock Lima Bean Stew. Serve up Aunt Teisha's Cowboy Caviar or Mini Pizza Pops at your next gathering alongside a Strawberry Sip N' Spritz.

Featuring 120 gorgeous photographs and 100 mouthwatering recipes, Measure with Your Heart has ideas for sweet and savory breakfasts, lunches, and dinners, as well as drinks, appetizers, and, for parents reading, even snacks for your kids (and pups!)--so get in the kitchen and try things out. If you totally mess up, even better! For Hannah, home cooking is not about being perfect--it's about having fun and nourishing the ones you love.

The Twisted Soul Cookbook: Modern Soul Food with Global Flavors

by Deborah Vantrece

Invigorating authentic Southern soul cooking with new inspiration, acclaimed chef Deborah VanTrece elevates classic comfort food into unique, surprising dishes worth celebrating.

Deborah VanTrece's Kansas City roots, wide travel, and celebrated career in Atlanta have gifted her with a uniquely rich way with food--keeping soulful recipes fresh and fun while honoring cultures, ingredients, and tradition. In her first cookbook, the Twisted Soul chef makes clear that soul cooking has always been as seasonally driven as la cucina povera, as versatile as California cuisine, and as impressive as French technique. In VanTrece's hands, familiar components become dramatic and dynamic dishes, and classic recipes reveal surprising twists.

Across bountiful chapters studded with vibrant photography, The Twisted Soul Cookbook offers almost 100 fresh salads and side dishes, generous main courses, exciting seafood, rich desserts, and brilliant pantry staples to enhance everyday cooking, including dressings, relishes, and sauces. VanTrece is an able teacher and storyteller, guiding the reader through techniques both simple and sophisticated.

Something Delicious: 100 Recipes for Everyday Cooking

by Lindsey Baruch

When you're craving something delicious, crack open this vibrant cookbook for 100 flavorful, low-fuss recipes for any time of day, from the beloved creator behind Lindsey Eats.

"You can tell that each recipe has been carefully tested, thought out, and created to not only bring delicious, elevated meals to the table but to empower people to have fun--and success--in the kitchen."--Nicole Keshishian Modic, founder of KaleJunkie and author of Love to Eat

When learning to cook you're often told to rely on your senses: tasting as you go, listening for a sizzle when steak hits the pan. But in Something Delicious, Lindsey Baruch pushes you to use all five senses, noting what you should see or feel as you're cooking. Her grandmother taught her to be present in the kitchen, and Lindsey's tips for reading recipes, setting up a pantry, and creating memorable dishes will help you create decadent meals whenever you want.

You'll join Lindsey for boisterous family dinner parties with coveted staples like Uncle Ira's "Good Dressing" and cozy days at home with Grandma Daisy's Tomato and Chicken Rice Soup. Lindsey's viral chicken dishes get a whole chapter with recipes for Crispy Sesame and Herb Chicken Schnitzel and Aleppo Braised Chicken Legs with Butter Beans and Smashed Olives. She also includes curated suggestions for what to make depending on the occasion like a Chili Crisp and Strawberry Baked Brie or Za'atar Roasted Kabocha Squash with Pomegranate Dressing for a holiday dinner, an Aperol Mezcal Margarita with Tajin for a warm summer evening, or a Mushroom Miso Mascarpone Pappardelle for easy weeknight fare.

Whether cooking for a date night in, preparing a weeknight dinner, or choosing what pairs well for dining al fresco, this book has you covered for all meals of the day, ensuring something delicious will always end up on your table.

Fall Cookbook Giveaway

To celebrate the joy of fall cooking, we’re giving away three amazing new cookbooks! The titles included in this giveaway are:

Everything's Good: Cozy Classics You'll Cook Always and Forever by Toni
Party People: A Cookbook for Creative Celebrations by Brie Larson
She's a Host: An Unbuttoned Cookbook for Elegant Entertaining by Erin Lichy

To enter for your chance to win, simply complete the signup form here. Don’t miss your chance to add these fantastic new cookbooks to your collection and make your fall cooking even more enjoyable. Enter now for your chance to win!

These new cookbooks are your passport to a season filled with delicious, heartwarming meals. Whether you prefer the convenience of slow cooking, the joy of hosting family gatherings, or the nostalgic charm of cozy classics, there's a cookbook ready to accompany you on your fall culinary journey. By exploring these cozy cookbooks and experimenting with their recipes, you’ll create meals that capture the essence of the season. Happy cooking!

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