I wonder what the crown of Rebecca Rather, the infamous Pastry Queen, would be made out of and if she would let me take a bite.

Finally Christmas cheer and the Queen’s belt loosening recipes exist in a new cook book called The Pastry Queen’s Christmas with the tagline: “Big-Hearted Holiday Entertaining Texas Style.”

The best part about this book, besides the food and the pictures that literally make my belly rumble, is the simplicity of it all.

Organized by holiday event, Rather gives you exactly what you need to make your holiday entertaining a success, one to be topped and beat next holiday season.

This uniquely crafted cookbook will help you revamp your holiday this season and keep your guests feeling full and topped to the brim with amazement at your new found Christmas cheer.

I think I might try to make the Chocolate Cookie-Crusted Eggnog Cheesecake….mmm. What’s your favorite holiday dessert?