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Thank you to NetGalley for letting me review this cute cookbook.

There are a few things I really liked about this book. The presentation was adorable - lots of sweet illustrations which made this feel extra festive. I loved that each recipe was accompanied by a yummy looking photo. I particularly enjoyed the savoury recipes, but noticed the sweet ones had a lot of alternative, “healthier” ingredients that I don’t typically have in my home or use in festive recipes so I didn’t reach for those as much. Overall, this is a nice option for people who need some holiday inspiration!

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This little Christmas cookbook is great. There are traditional dishes and surprises, with fun twists on some of them. The photography is great, and I thought these dishes would be great for a party. The directions are simple, too, so anyone could do this. Thanks to NetGalley for letting me read this.

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This was beautifully put together! Like most cookbooks, there were plenty recipes to choose from so everyone should find something that appeals to them. I walked away from this with many recipes to try out!

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A cute and cozy cookbook with 50 recipes for Christmas and winter gatherings. There are photographs that accompany each recipe. I thank Netgalley and Quarto Publishing Group/Rock Point for the opportunity to read and review this adorable cookbook.

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The Cozy Christmas Cookbook is a cookbook filled with recipes that evoke the spirit of Christmas. From a classic spiced mocktail to trendier recipes like vegan Chocolate Peppermint Avocado Mousse, this book includes all kinds of recipes with Christmas-inspired ingredients.

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I hosted Christmas again and had been on the lookout for fun new ideas. But after looking through this book, I didn’t feel inspired to make anything in it. I thought the recipe titles felt forced, maybe even a bit lazy. It does seem like a nice cookbook for a beginner cook. The recipes look easy to follow.

Thank you for the advance read!

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The Cozy Christmas Cookbook by Taylor Vance is a great resource for Christmas cooking and baking for the Christmas celebration. Any of these recipes can be cooked at any time during the Christmas season.

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I loved this cookbook! The Cozy Christmas Cookbook is a wonderful collection of recipes that capture the warmth and spirit of the holiday season perfectly. The recipes ranged from comforting classics to creative new twists. The recipes are very easy to follow and elegantly presented. The author also includes tips for hosting and creating a cozy atmosphere, which makes this book more than just a cookbook. Whether you’re a seasoned chef or a beginner in the kitchen, this book is sure to inspire joyful moments and delicious memories.

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The Cozy Christmas Cookbook is exactly as it is tilted. This cookbook is well laid out, with beautiful photos of most of the recipes. There were festive dishes I remember having when I was younger, with some twists to them to make them more modern as well as a bunch of new dishes I cannot wait to try. I have made 2 recipes from this cookbook already and both turned out great. The recipes are easy to read and the directions are easy to follow, I loved the tips and tricks sprinkled throughout the book.

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A lot of these recipes felt more like a grocery list than a comprehensive meal. One of the breakfast "recipes" is scrambled eggs, bacon, bagels with cream cheese, and berries?

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This festive cookbook is utterly charming and indeed I have ordered myself a hard copy to keep . It fits in well with the current craze for cosy mystery/small town romance books and has many recipes that I will try, although to be honest it's a fun read even if you're not going to make all of the dishes.

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First off, love this color! The christmas aesthetic and imagery in this was lovely.

Great collection of christmas inspired recipes. Perfect for this time of year!

Thank you Netgalley and the publisher for an advanced copy.

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I'm at the point in my life where I am starting to host holiday gatherings, or finally starting to bring things to the family potlucks (maybe a little late on that one but I'm there now haha) The Cozy Christmas Cookbook gave me many ideas on what to actually bring or make that people will enjoy and some recipes that I'm excited to try for myself.

I am so exicted to make the lasagana cups they look delicious and I think they will be a hit. Not all of the recipes were up my alley with many alternatives like Chickpea and Tofu to add textures and replace other ingrediants. Although this did not seem to add any additonal work and would probably make this an even better cookbook for somebody with allergies or health goals!

Overall this is a nice cookbook that had some good options for less traditional christmas foods, some from other cultures, and of course some holiday favorites.

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This was fun! The recipes look easy enough & the names for them are absolutely adorable! The cozy Christmas vibes are there. I’m not a big cook so these look like recipes I would actually take on, nice & simple! Only complaint is not every recipe had a picture & I definitely need to know what I’m trying for! 😂 overall super cute & worth a look through!
Thank you NetGalley for the chance at this ARC cookbook opportunity!

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I really loved this book. It's full of yummy recipes, tons of creative ones and new ingredients for me to try. It's easy to follow with beautifully presented illustrations of the plated food. Some of them very whimsical and festive; including a reindeer burger.

I'll definitely have a lot of new and fun recipes to try during the holidays.

Thanks for this gem of a book!

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Definitely a cosy Christmas cookbook. The recipes within this are exactly what's needed for those winter days! Good hearty food.
I would try most of these recipes and they all sound relatively easy to follow. Which is great.
All the foods talked about here are a good mixture that would suit most of your visitors . Of course bits can be tweaked to suit.
The puddings look fab! That's what the most important part is surely😍😊.
The illustrations are beautiful and colorful which splits up the menus and makes it less daunting. For myself,who doesn't get very excited about cooking, this is a great addition. The only thing I would have liked was one or two traditional style recipes popped In there to suit those that like things simple.

Many thanks to the Author, Publisher and Netgalley for an ARC.

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Lots of great Christmas recipes. I got from NetGalley but need to buy the physical copy for my kitchen.

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I LOVED this cookbook so much! I enjoyed all of the recipes and can't wait to try them out this month with my family.
I am most looking forward to the quiche, the little lasagna cups, and interestingly enough, the vegan mac and cheese, with my own spin on it of course.
I like how the majority of the recipes used healthy alternatives and cut out the toxic crud that a lot of similar recipes may have used.
This book was released in September, and I truly can't recommend it enough!
Special thanks to NetGalley for a copy of this ARC and the publisher as well!
All opinions are my own. :)

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Recipes remind me of ones found in food and wine magazine. It’s a cute book and it’s set up nicely, but it’s not really our style; not one I would purchase for our household. I think this is geared more for young adults without kiddos or older adults with kiddos out of their nest.

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This fabulous modern take on cooking for Christmas had me drooling as I perused the 50 delicious recipes. Healthful holiday fare with lovely illustrations and photos makes we want to buy a copy for myself and give copies as gifts to family and friends. Happy holiday eating!

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