Old Timey Holiday Kitchen books in order

The complete reading order for the Old Timey Holiday Kitchen series by Elissa Strati, 42 Western romance novels that pair holiday recipes with love stories in the Old West.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books are in the Old Timey Holiday Kitchen series?

There are 42 books in the Old Timey Holiday Kitchen series, published between 2021 and 2025.

What is the first book in the Old Timey Holiday Kitchen series?

The first book in the Old Timey Holiday Kitchen series is Kris Kringle’s Kuchen by Katrina, published in 2021.

What is the naming convention in the Old Timey Holiday Kitchen series?

Each book title combines a recipe or dish with a woman’s name, like Shoo-fly Pie by Selah, Ginger Cake by Glynna, and Jambalaya by Jesse. The recipes tie into the holiday setting and the heroine’s story.

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