We searched Amazon for the best entertaining cookbooks and now we’re sharing them with you. Note: Daltxrealestate.com may collect a small commission or other compensation (Bezos hug) from the links on this page. Items are priced correctly and in stock at time of publication. 

The holidays are officially here and with them come – dun dun dun – invitations to parties, get-togethers, office potlucks and, “Bring a dish to share. I don’t know, just throw something together!!” Even when you’re not the host, you’re getting roped into the “bring the best dish” game because literally everything is a competition.  If, in fact, ruling the buffet is your end game, order up any one of these incredibly handy holiday cookbooks for amazing appetizers from Amazon. Done and done.

Beautiful Boards: 50 Amazing Snack Boards for Any Occasion

Price: $22.49

What We’re Saying: The first thing we have to note is this book is a Best Seller and yet it’s like tenth on the search results list. GET IT TOGETHER, AMAZON. It features a GENEROUS “Look Inside” and you’ll kind of get lost in the pictures, they’re so good. Author Maegan Brown gives step-by-step instructions on how to build everything from After School Boards to Everyday Boards and there’s even a S’Mores Board in there. Buy this now!!!

What They’re Saying: “I love to entertain but don’t always love the effort it takes while my guests are over. This book provides so many fun ways to feed your guests without working during the party. Whether it’s a girls night in, kid party (planned or not planned), a couples night or a special occasion, you can find the perfect board to wow your friends and family.” –Kay

Buy Beautiful Boards here.

Platters and Boards: Beautiful, Casual Spreads for Every Occasion

Price: $22.46

What We’re Saying: Authors Shelly Westerhausen and Wyatt Worcel hit you with the how to up front and then they dive into how to create your board for any occasion including Brunch for a Group. This book seems to be less about finger foods and more about how to throw together (and cook and bake) a mini buffet for your crowd. It’s still beautifully shot and there’s still a lot of cheese so we’re calling it a win.

What They’re Saying: “Wonderful book with great ideas. Plan on giving copies of this book along with wooden cheese boards as gifts this Christmas.” –Amazon Customer 

Buy Platters and Boards here.

Thug Kitchen Party Grub: For Social Motherf*ckers: A Cookbook

Price: $15.82

What We’re Saying: Any title that dares to do a double colon immediately has our attention. And cuss words too? OH HAPPY DAY. But seriously there’s a lot of cussing in this holiday cookbook. It’s kind of the Thug Ktichen way. Also their way? Really delicious, down and dirty recipes for things you truly want to make and eat. Like Savory Mini Waffles, Pumpkin French Toast Casserole, Pad Thai Rolls, Roasted Garlic Pull-Apart Bread AND MORE. Buy it, b*tches. Sorry, it just felt right.

What They’re Saying: “Awesome recipes! First thing I made was the Queso-ish dip….it is KILLER. 100% recommend everyone make it. Just like the original Thug Kitchen it does not disappoint and the recipes are easy to follow.” –Chelsey Crabtree 

Buy Thug Kitchen here.

Martha Stewart’s Appetizers: 200 Recipes for Dips, Spreads, Snacks, Small Plates, and Other Delicious Hors d’ Oeuvres

Price: $19.34

What We’re Saying: It’s Martha Stewart so spoiler: it’s beautiful, well organized and you can pretty much guarantee every recipe is the best thing you’ve ever had in your whole entire life. Recipes include Mini Cheese Biscuits, Spiced Cream-Cheese Dips, Edamame with Chile Salt, Radishes with Mixed-Herb Butter and Sea Salt and obviously more. All served best with side of superiority. It’s MARTHA!!

What They’re Saying: “IT LIES FLAT when it’s open. All cookbooks should do that, but most don’t. Alleluia. Very pretty pictures, clear instructions, nicely laid out. You don’t have to flip pages back and forth while making things. Yay that.” –ROE

Buy Martha Stewart’s Appetizers here. 

Taste of Home Make It Take It Cookbook: Up the Yum Factor at Everything from Potlucks to Backyard Barbeques

Price: $8.18

What We’re Saying: This isn’t a trendy book, there aren’t any gimmicks and no celebrities are endorsing this holiday cookbook. Instead it’s a really simple, food from your childhood, delicious, crowd-pleasing cookbook. Like there’s a recipe in here for Party Appetizer Meatballs. The kind you grew up eating off a toothpick that simmered all night in a fondue pot. Yeah, it’s classic like that. Other highlights include Slow Cooker Cheddar Bacon Ale Dip, Cheesy Chicken Taco Dip and Ham & Brie Pastries.

What They’re Saying: “This is the best Taste of Home cookbook yet! I have made many of the recipes and all were delicious. Every time I take one of them to a potluck I am asked for the recipe.” –Jolene Reekers

Buy Taste of Home Make It Take It here.

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