Last week, I recommended several wine books that would make a great present for the wine enthusiast on your gift list. But not everyone may be a thrilled with receiving a book on wine — or at least not as much as they would enjoy drinking the wine itself. Since food and wine go together like bacon and eggs, here are a few cookbook recommendations for those on your list who may want to prepare their own food and wine pairings, as well as a couple other wine oriented gifts. Retail prices are approximate.

I grew up on comfort food, so the “Gooseberry Patch Big Book of Home Cooking” ($30) feels like an old friend. This compilation of comfort food recipes allows you to retreat to your childhood memories and dive into your favorite recipes with your kids on a cold weekend day. Easy to follow recipes using standard pantry items are conducive to spontaneous creativity.