Happy Cookbook Party
The Happy Cookbook Party is your excuse to cook, laugh, and share good food with friends—without the stress. Join us for recipes, fun, and a community that cheers every step of the way!
Cook
Discover new recipes, flavors, and techniques as we dive into one cookbook at a time. With live cook-alongs and step-by-step support, cooking becomes less intimidating—and a lot more fun.
Connect
Food is better when it’s shared! During our Zoon Cook Alongs you’ll find encouragement, inspiration, and friendships with fellow home cooks who love gathering people around the table just like you do.
Celebrate
Every recipe is a reason to celebrate. From casual dinners to meaningful milestones, you’ll gain the confidence to host with ease and enjoy the moments that matter most.
What’s The Happy Cookbook Party?
It’s part cookbook club, part cooking class, and part community! We explore one cookbook together, cook along together live on Zoom, swap tips, and cheer each other on in our private Facebook group.
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We explore one cookbook at a time, so you can really dive deep into the recipes without overwhelm.
Live Cook-Alongs – Twice a month on Zoom, we gather in the kitchen (virtually!) to cook together, step-by-step. It’s the closest thing to having a friend right beside you while you stir, sauté, and sip.
Hosting Tutorials – Want to actually enjoy having people over? Learn easy, practical entertaining tips so your parties feel polished and stress-free.
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Weekly Challenges & Monthly Giveaways – Little sparks of motivation and fun prizes to keep your cooking and hosting journey exciting.
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Private Facebook Community – Share photos of what you cooked, swap ideas, cheer each other on, and get inspired by how other members host and serve with love. It’s encouragement on demand.
Upcoming events
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We Announce the Next Cookbook
August 11th, 4:00pm EST
We’ll be making Pasta Pesto and Peas & Peach Raspberry Shortcake from the Barefoot Contessa Parties! cookbook.
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Member Take Over-Jilly Eldring
August 27th, 12:00pm
Jilly Eldring will be leading our Cook Along using the Caesar Salad with Pancetta & California Pizzas recipes. Plus, Jilly has lots of tips for hosting pizza night!
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Autumn Dinner
September 15th, 12:00 PM EST
We’ll be making Salad with Warm Goat Cheese Salad & Orzo with Roasted Vegetables from the Barefoot Contessa Parties! cookbook.
FAQs
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We take a deep dive into one cookbook at a time, staying in one for a few months. You’ll get plenty of time to try recipes without feeling overwhelmed, and if we are lucky, the author may even join us for a live session.
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Not at all! The Happy Cookbook Party is for all skill levels—from kitchen beginners to seasoned home cooks. The live cook-alongs are step-by-step, so you’ll never feel lost.
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No worries! All cook-alongs are recorded, so you can watch the replay whenever it fits your schedule.
5. Do I have to buy the cookbook each month?
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Yes! A year long membership makes a thoughtful gift for anyone who loves cooking, entertaining, or simply connecting with others through food.