Cooked From the Book

Holidays & Special Occasions

  • Holidays and special occasions are some of my favorite reasons to gather around the table. This is where I share the meals, menus, table settings, traditions, and little details that make celebrations at home feel memorable. From holiday dinners and seasonal recipes to simple family traditions, these are the moments when we pull out the good dishes, cook something special, and enjoy time together around the table.

    A Traditional St. Patrick’s Day Dinner

    St. Patrick’s Day dining table set with Schleiger 79 china, gold chargers, green table runner, and tulip centerpiece

  • Holidays and special occasions are some of my favorite reasons to gather around the table. This is where I share the meals, menus, table settings, traditions, and little details that make celebrations at home feel memorable. From holiday dinners and seasonal recipes to simple family traditions, these are the moments when we pull out the good dishes, cook something special, and enjoy time together around the table.

    President’s Day With a Slice of Life

    Cool Jackson mug paired with Mt. Rushmore salad plate from the 222 Fifth Slice of Life collection set on a President’s Day breakfast table

  • Holidays and special occasions are some of my favorite reasons to gather around the table. This is where I share the meals, menus, table settings, traditions, and little details that make celebrations at home feel memorable. From holiday dinners and seasonal recipes to simple family traditions, these are the moments when we pull out the good dishes, cook something special, and enjoy time together around the table.

    Valentine’s Day at Home: Recipes, Heirlooms, and Real Life

    Dining room set for Valentine’s Day with antique Limoges dinner plates, ruby Indiana Glass punch bowl and glasses, vintage figurines, and white heirloom linens.

  • Holidays and special occasions are some of my favorite reasons to gather around the table. This is where I share the meals, menus, table settings, traditions, and little details that make celebrations at home feel memorable. From holiday dinners and seasonal recipes to simple family traditions, these are the moments when we pull out the good dishes, cook something special, and enjoy time together around the table.

    A Pancakes and Pajamas Birthday Party at Home

    Pastel Pancakes and Pajamas birthday table set with vintage Lu-Ray dishes and soft pastel decorations

Hello,

I’m Courtney

I have a cookbook problem.

Cooked From the Book exists to help me decide what to cook, cook meals that actually work for our family, and use the good china on ordinary days.

Here you’ll find recipes that hold up in real life, simple crafts and activities we make with the kids, and thoughtful ideas for holidays and special occasions when cooking looks a little different.

If that sounds familiar, you’re in the right place.

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Follow along as I cook through the cookbooks on my shelf. New recipes are shared here and on Facebook.

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