Table of Contents -- Introduction -- RINGING IN THE YEAR -- New Year's Day -- Bacon-Wrapped Cocktail Weenies -- Party Mix -- Meatballs in Tangy Sauce -- Piquant Black-Eyed Peas -- Pork Loin with Wine Sauce -- Liberty Brownie Squares -- President's Day -- Thomas Jefferson's Chicken Fricassee -- Lyndon Johnson's Chili -- Jackie Kennedy's Beef Strogano˜ -- Ronald Reagan's Hamburger Soup -- Mardi Gras -- Hoppin' John -- Easy, Delicious Gumbo -- Mock Turtle Soup -- Valentine's Day -- Cheese Fondue -- Lobster Bisque -- Beef Bourguignon -- Rocky Road Pudding Cake -- Milk Chocolate Fondue -- Baileys® Hot Chocolate -- St. Patrick's Day -- Slow-Baked Potatoes -- Party Sausages and Peppers -- Traditional Guinness® Stew -- Classic Corned Beef and Cabbage -- Easter -- Potatoes au Gratin -- Egg Casserole -- Split Pea Soup with Ham -- Leg of Lamb -- Honey-Glazed Ham -- Almond Cheesecake -- FUN IN THE SUN -- Cinco De Mayo -- Tortilla Soup -- Pinto Beans -- Carnitas -- Chicken Enchiladas -- Mexican Braised Beef -- Caramel Flan -- Mother's Day Brunch -- French Toast Casserole -- Breakfast Quiche -- Loaded Potatoes -- Father's Day Sides -- Beer Baked Beans -- Creamy Macaroni and Cheese -- Cheesy Bacony Potatoes -- Fourth of July -- Crab Dip -- Bourbon Bacon Baked Beans -- Buffalo Chicken Wings -- Pulled Pork -- BBQ Beef -- Baked Apple Crisp -- Bastille Day -- Squash Bisque -- Ratatouille -- Boeuf en Daube -- Chicken Provençal Stew -- Coq Au Vin -- FALL CELEBRATIONS -- Oktoberfest -- Kielbasa and Kraut -- Oktoberfest Short Ribs -- Halloween -- Halloween Pumpkin Soup -- Perfect Wild Rice Pilaf -- Autumn Pork Stew -- S'more Fondue -- Thanksgiving -- Silky Smooth Sweet Potato Purée -- Buttery Mashed Potatoes -- Classic Green Bean Casserole -- Sweet Potato Casserole -- Heavenly Squash and Apples -- Cornbread Dressing -- Easy Turkey Breast.

Savory Stuffed Cornish Game Hens -- Easy Tender Turkey Legs -- Turkey Soup with Dumplings -- Sweet and Easy Cranberry Sauce -- Pumpkin Butter -- Pumpkin Custard -- HAPPY HOLIDAYS -- Christmas -- Creamy Scalloped Potatoes -- Brussels Sprouts with Spicy Brown Mustard -- Candied Sweet Potatoes -- Hearty Root Vegetable Stew -- Christmas Lamb Roast -- Maple Brown Sugar Ham -- Succulent Beef Tenderloin -- Sugar-Baked Apples -- Cinnamon Bread Pudding -- Hot Apple Cider -- Hanukkah -- Maple Carrots -- Slow Cooker Kugel -- Old-Fashioned Beef Brisket -- Braised Lamb Shanks -- Chunky Applesauce -- Challah Pudding -- Conversions -- Photo Credits -- About the Author -- Acknowledgments.