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Winter Holiday Giveaway

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perfect recipes for having people overThe holiday shopping season officially began last Friday, and we’re celebrating with another giveaway. This time we’re offering a little something from our kitchen, my five cook books—The Perfect Recipe, How to Cook Without a Book, CookSmart, Perfect Recipes for Having People Over, and The Perfect Recipe for Losing Weight and Eating Great—which I will also personalize and sign. So whether the books are all for you, some for you and some for others, or one each to a different person, I’ll sign and mail them to you to enjoy or to give away.

As you think about who might like the books, here’s a brief description. The Perfect Recipe and CookSmart are little culinary detective stories where I take on classic American comfort dishes like brownies, cheesecake, chicken potpie, chili, ribs, lasagna, and chocolate cake. As I systematically test my way to perfection, I share what worked and what didn’t. A great read for people who enjoy cookbooks, but the recipes are for anyone who loves to cook.

Know anyone who has trouble making weeknight dinner? How to Cook without a Book will free them from recipes, teaching easy-to-master techniques and formulas so they learn to cook with what’s around and what’s in season.

Perfect Recipes For Having People Over is for those who want to start having fun at their own parties. Not only are there appealing recipes for all occasions, but answers to the questions you want to know–what to serve with the dish, how far ahead it can be made, and even what to do with leftovers.

Many cooks need to shed a few pounds. As someone who’s lost and kept off 45 pounds for nearly 5 years, I share what works in The Perfect Recipe for Losing Weight and Eating Great.

To win signed copies of each of these books, simply complete the following sentence. “This holiday season I will (or will not)…”

Posting deadline is this Sunday, December 6th at 11:59 PM Eastern Time with winners announced no later than 6:00 PM Eastern Time on Monday, December 7th.

About Pam Anderson

Pam Anderson considers herself Every Cook. A New York Times bestselling author, she has been cooking nearly everyday for over 30 years. With seven published books, she brings satisfying recipes and sage advice to both novice and veteran cooks. Whether you’re on a quest for the perfect brownie, wanting to get dinner on the table effortlessly, hoping to entertain more simply, attempting to shed pounds permanently, or looking to eat delicious meatless, Pam can help. AARP’s official food expert, she is a chef contributor at Runner’s World magazine. Pam is former Executive Editor of Cook’s Illustrated magazine. Her food articles have appeared in many food magazines. She teaches cooking classes across the country and appears frequently on TV and radio. She currently is blogging at her new site, Copper House Events.

204 Comments

  1. Becca says

    This holiday season I will be kind, rather than simply nice, to all my loved ones and to those I don’t know, including cooking meals for those who need a little extra help this year.

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  2. Carolyn says

    This holiday season I will practice not stressing about things that I can’t control and learn to make the moments that I do have input about worthwhile.

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  6. Bob M says

    This holiday I will miss my daughter, granddaughter & Jim, her hubby they live 1500 miles away. Will enjoy my Mom (86).

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  7. LisaH says

    This holiday season I will be doing all of my Christmas shopping on Christmas Eve “morning”, just like every year ;o) It’s amazingly quiet at the malls!

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  8. Sandy Leske says

    This holiday season I will not procrastinate and wait until the last possible moment to finish handmade gifts, shop, bake, wrap presents and be stressed out on my birthday (which happens to be Christmas Eve)! Happy holidays!

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  14. Geneva says

    This holiday season I will remember why we celebrate Christmas and thank God for the grace shown through Christ.

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  16. Connie S says

    This holiday season I will miss my son and celebrate the true meaning of Christmas instead of buying so many gifts for people that don’t really need anything.

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  17. Kim says

    Spoil my eldest who is just finishing his first year of college in a prestigious and demanding music performance program. Mom’s home cooking and unlimited laundry (the boy can pack a nuclear amount of laundry into a duffel bag, I’m telling you!) and lots of family time.

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  23. Linda J-H says

    This holiday season I will actually enjoy it. I will take things easy, limit my gift list and not stress about things that don’t get done. It’s time to appreciate the people and true meaning of the season rather than rushing around and snapping at them.

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  26. Maureen says

    This holiday season I will try to be less stressed out. I will just let the holidays happen without trying to make everything “perfect”.

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  27. Sheila says

    This holiday season I will not be putting up a tree. We’ve had to rearrange our house to create a room for our new baby, and there just isn’t room for it anywhere. I’m kind of sad about it, but I’d much rather have the baby than the tree. 🙂

    However, this holiday season I WILL be baking a LOT. Last year I did no baking whatsoever because I was so sick with “morning” sickness. (ha! I wish it’d just been in the morning)

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  33. Naomi says

    This holiday season I will do my best to enjoy every minute with my family – even when they’re doing their best to drive me crazy 🙂

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  35. Jane says

    This holiday I will do one positive activity everyday ( a walk, afavorite cd or recipe) and I will LOOK at my lists to proceed in an orderly way!!

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  36. Karen W says

    This holiday I will keep it simple. First step was to make a pact with my best friend/running partner not to exchange gifts.

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  39. Kathy S says

    This holiday season I will also keep it simple. We traveled for Thanksgiving, and I’m looking forward to staying home for a quiet Christmas. We’ve done almost all the shopping and have the rest figured out. Looking forward to making the most of the meaning of this season instead of the hoopla!

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  40. Ros says

    “This holiday season I will make Tofu to be the Belle (Primadona) of the family this year. The themes will be La Belle Tofu. And of course i will try a variety of food and pour it in my new blog as well as milk is poured into the glass because of the holidays is a great opportunity to try new menu that will accompany the classic menu for the family.”
    Regards 🙂

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  42. Rachel W says

    This holiday season I will not try to micro-manage my family gatherings. What happens will happen, and it will all work out in the end!

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  48. sink girl says

    this holiday season i will be without my family for the 3rd year in a row. they are on the east coast….2,000 miles away from me 🙁 i will miss them terribly

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