Books published by publisher Oxmoor House

From the Southern Living family comes this keepsake cookbook steeped in classic comfort food and warm reflections sure to strike a familiar chord. Southern Living Comfort Food features more than 150 wholesome dishes--the kinds of recipes that are shared at supper clubs, passed down through generations of families, and swapped over coffee. Recipes like Banana Pudding Pie, Poppy Seed-Chicken Casserole, and BLT Potato Salad are presented alongside poignant essays that stir memories of family, friends, and the whimsies of childhood. Full of simple and satisfying dishes like Chicken Pot Pie and Pan-Fried Pork Chops, Southern Living Comfort Food is for young and old alike. Its food for the soul.Its a tribute to family traditions."I watch her do it every year. Mom leafs through files, shuffles through kitchen drawers, and finally emerges victorious with a handful of old, dog-eared recipes for the dishes our family always expects on the table every Thanksgiving and Christmas. This disorganization isn't a sign of an untidy housekeeper; like every good Southern cook, she's showing respect for family history."-Dana Adkins Campbell 1963-2003

103 step-by-step recipes for crazy-good favoritesIf you love hand-held treats and desserts made to be shared, then look no further than Southern Living's new Collector's Edition - Best Cookies & Bars. Master all of your - favorites-and new twists on classic treats-with step-by-step recipes for drop, filled, and rolled cookies, bars and brownies, frostings and fillings, even homemade candy. This mouthwatering guide features more than 100 sure-fire recipes with beautiful step-by-step photography, plus tips and tricks for achieving the best results-all from the experts in the Southern Living Test Kitchen, the authority on Southern cooking. Delight family and friends with all-American classics including Outrageous Peanut Butter Cookies, Classic Chocolate Chip Cookies, Lemon Meltaways, and the best Brownies. Also included are Southern favorites such as Chocolate Dipped Pecan Cookies, Mississippi Praline Macaroons, Pecan Sandies, and of course Pecan and Lemon Bars. You'll impress everyone with the sophisticated and flavorful homemade goodies that you'll create, all with the help of Southern Living.

More than 70 great recipes for make-ahead mealsYour slow cooker is almost magical. You prepare your fresh ingredients, add them to your slow cooker, step away, and return later to find a delicious meal waiting. And now those easy make-ahead meals can be healthy, too-with recipes from Cooking Light. This classic Special Edition - All-New Slow Cooker Recipes offers dozens of easy, delicious dishes that are lower in saturated fat, lower in sodium, and lower in calories-perfect for anyone who is trying to eat right while still eating well. All-New Slow Cooker Recipes lets you use the power of this convenient appliance to make a wide variety of soups and stews, meat and poultry main dishes, vegetarian entrées, sides, dips, and sauces, including Hearty Chicken Soup, Zinfandel-Braised Lamb Shoulder, Pork Loin with Ginger, Fennel, and Apples, or a savory Mushroom Ragout. Full-color photography, plus step-by-step directions and full nutritional info, make this a one-stop guide to getting the best from your slow cooker!

Water features are peaceful yet dramatic accents that can transform any backyard into paradise. Rich with inspirational photography and step-by-step building instruction, Outdoor Design & Build Guide: Garden Pools, Fountains & Waterfalls takes you by the hand to select your ideal outdoor project and make it a reality. With a modern and easy-to-follow format, clear instructions, and friendly tone, this book will inspire you to build the backyard of their dreams.Outdoor Design & Build Guide: Garden Pools, Fountains & Waterfalls includes: More than two dozen approachable projects from streams and ponds to fountains and waterfalls How-to photo sequences Tips on choosing not only what fits your style, but what is best for your specific property An additional troubleshooting guide at the end of the book that informs you how to best maintain the projects you have built