A collection of holiday recipes from Mark Bittman's How to Cook Everything series When winter comes it's time to pull out your pots and pans and fill your kitchen with wonderful aromas of fresh baked goodies and savory, slow-cooked treats. This collection of 20 traditional and nontraditional holiday hits (with variations) is sure to make any gathering memorable, with menus on how to prepare a festive celebratory meal to share around the table, party food perfect for a holiday get-together, and foods that make great gifts.