Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kris Kringle’s Kuchen by Katrina | 2021 | Elissa Strati | Buy |
| 2 | Shoo-fly Pie By Selah | 2021 | Elissa Strati | Buy |
| 3 | Charm Cake by Charity | 2021 | Elissa Strati | Buy |
| 4 | Lemon Pie by Lucinda | 2021 | Elissa Strati | Buy |
| 5 | Pumpkin Pie by Patience | 2021 | Elissa Strati | Buy |
| 6 | Cranberry Cake by Cora | 2021 | Elissa Strati | Buy |
| 7 | Ginger Cake by Glynna | 2021 | Elissa Strati | Buy |
| 8 | Apple Pandowdy By Alice | 2021 | Elissa Strati | Buy |
| 9 | Figgy Pudding by Francine | 2021 | Elissa Strati | Buy |
| 10 | Walnut Cake by Wylene | 2021 | Elissa Strati | Buy |
| 11 | Aebleskiver by Annika | 2022 | Elissa Strati | Buy |
| 12 | Bee Sting Cake by Brunhilde | 2022 | Elissa Strati | Buy |
| 13 | Sauerkraut Cake by Sophie | 2022 | Elissa Strati | Buy |
| 14 | Divinity for Delilah | 2022 | Elissa Strati | Buy |
| 15 | Lasagna by Lucia | 2022 | Elissa Strati | Buy |
| 16 | Forget-Me-Not Cookies by Fern | 2022 | Elissa Strati | Buy |
| 17 | Molasses Cookies by Minnie | 2022 | Elissa Strati | Buy |
| 18 | Victoria Sponge by Vicki | 2022 | Elissa Strati | Buy |
| 19 | Cider Cake by Cecily | 2022 | Elissa Strati | Buy |
| 20 | Frosty Cake by Flannery | 2022 | Elissa Strati | Buy |
| 21 | Upside-Down Cakes by Dana | 2023 | Elissa Strati | Buy |
| 22 | Aubergine by Aubrey | 2023 | Elissa Strati | Buy |
| 23 | Jambalaya by Jesse | 2023 | Elissa Strati | Buy |
| 24 | Coffee Cake by Constance | 2023 | Elissa Strati | Buy |
| 25 | Vinegar Pie by Varinia | 2023 | Elissa Strati | Buy |
| 26 | Butter Pound Cake by Berdina | 2023 | Elissa Strati | Buy |
| 27 | Lefse by Linnea | 2023 | Elissa Strati | Buy |
| 28 | Fruitcake by Fran | 2023 | Elissa Strati | Buy |
| 29 | Raisin Pie by Rosemary | 2023 | Elissa Strati | Buy |
| 30 | Sweet Potato Pie by Susana | 2024 | Elissa Strati | Buy |
| 31 | Escalope by Emma | 2024 | Elissa Strati | Buy |
| 32 | Lemon Cookies by Lisbeth | 2024 | Elissa Strati | Buy |
| 33 | Custard Pumpkin by Claire | 2024 | Elissa Strati | Buy |
| 34 | Raspberry Shortbread Cookies by Regina | 2024 | Elissa Strati | Buy |
| 35 | Cherry Cheese Pie by Carissa | 2024 | Elissa Strati | Buy |
| 36 | Trifle by Tilde | 2024 | Elissa Strati | Buy |
| 37 | Biscuits by Bailey | 2024 | Elissa Strati | Buy |
| 38 | Dumplings by Daria | 2025 | Elissa Strati | Buy |
| 39 | Kringla by Kelci | 2025 | Elissa Strati | Buy |
| 40 | Yule Log by Yvette | 2025 | Elissa Strati | Buy |
| 41 | Potato Salad by Penelope | 2025 | Elissa Strati | Buy |
| 42 | Stollen by Stella | 2025 | Elissa Strati | Buy |
The Old Timey Holiday Kitchen series by Elissa Strati blends Western romance with old-fashioned cooking. Each of the 42 books is titled after a recipe paired with a woman’s name, from Kris Kringle’s Kuchen by Katrina to Stollen by Stella. The series started in 2021 and is still going as of 2025, making it one of Strati’s longest-running collections.
The recipes range from traditional American desserts like shoo-fly pie and pumpkin pie to European-inspired treats like aebleskiver, lefse, and kringla. Each story uses food as a way into the heroine’s world, connecting her cooking traditions to her culture and her romance. With 42 books and counting, this is one of the most distinctive series in Strati’s catalog and a natural pick for readers who like their love stories with a side of home cooking.