Each book in the series is chock-full of recipes and cultural history from our unique region. “Sunday Dinner” and “Southern Holidays” focus on special-occasion meals common in the South, respectively by Carolina Country contributors Bridgette A. Lacy and Debbie Moose. “Sunday Dinner” brings families together on Sabbath day with recipes such as Grandma’s Fried Chicken and Summer Fruit Salad. “Southern Holidays” features 50 recipes from 17 holidays throughout four seasons, including Coconut King Cake (Mardi Gras) and Moravian Sugar Cake (Christmas). If you’re looking for ways to expand your recipe palate for special occasions, these two entries in the series are great additions to your collection. “Sunday Dinner” paperback, 132 pages, $18; e-book, $9.99. “Southern Holidays” paperback, 126 pages, $15; hardcover, $20; e-book, $9.99.

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