Whether you have guests over regularly or just for very special occasions, this is the perfect book for hosting flawless, unforgettable events. Entertaining: Recipes and Inspirations for Gathering with Family and Friends gives you everything you need to plan and pull off get-togethers of every size and kind, including more than 200 delicious recipes for the perfect party foods.
You’ll find expert advice on all the vital basics for sophisticated dinner and cocktail parties, casual brunches and lunches, family celebrations, tasting parties, backyard barbecues, picnics and tailgates, and even open houses. Everything from menu planning to place settings to food prep is covered in detail, while the recipes here include snacks and finger foods, breakfasts and brunches, main courses, sides, desserts, and specialty beverages. Throughout, full-color photographs offer guidance and inspiration for both novice and seasoned home cooks.
Chapters include:
- Planning Your Party: The basics for organizing any sort of party, including guidance on menu planning, food prep, decorations, etiquette, and more
- Hors d’Oeuvre and Finger Foods: Appetizers and snacks for casual and elaborate occasions alike, including canapés and tea sandwiches, crostini and bruschetta, ceviches and seafood, and salsas and dips.
- The First Course: How to choose and serve the ideal small plate to start off a meal, including soups, salads, pastas, vegetables, and seafood.
- The Main Course: Recipes and cooking tips for red meat, poultry, vegetarian, and seafood main courses.
- Casual Foods: Flavorful and appealing takes on comfort foods like macaroni and cheese, burgers, lasagna, and barbecued ribs.
- Breakfast and Brunch: Serving and preparation tips for made-to-order or buffet-style breakfast and brunch foods, including eggs, breads and baked goods, pancakes and crepes, and quiches.
- Salads, Side Dishes, and Accompaniments: Ideal side dishes to complement any main course, including fresh vegetables and salads, gratins, broiled and grilled vegetables, and grain dishes.
- The Last Course: Delectable desserts offering the perfect finishing touch, including cakes and pastries, custards and puddings, soufflés, cheese plates, and simple fruits.
- Beverages: Preparation and service advice for water, coffee, teas, wines, cocktails, and more.
If there’s nothing you love more than a home filled with friends, food, and fun, Entertaining: Recipes and Inspirations for Gathering with Family and Friends gives you the guidance and recipes you need to make sure every occasion is one to remember.
The only book you need to host unforgettable gatherings
From simple summer barbecues to fancy special occasions, entertaining family and friends at home is a tradition as old as time itself. Whether you’re hosting an upscale cocktail party or a casual get-together, Entertaining: Recipes and Inspirations for Gathering with Family and Friends includes everything you need to know to plan, prepare, and host the perfect event?including a wealth of diverse and delicious recipes for snacks, main courses, sides, desserts, beverages, and more.
About the Author
Founded in 1946, The Culinary Institute of America is an independent, not-for-profit college offering bachelor’s and associate degrees in culinary arts and baking and pastry arts, as well as certificate programs in Latin cuisines and wine and beverage studies. A network of more than 43,000 alumni has helped the CIA earn its reputation as the world’s premier culinary college. The CIA, which also offers courses for professionals and food enthusiasts, as well as consulting services for the foodservice and hospitality industry, has campuses in Hyde Park, New York; St. Helena, California; San Antonio, Texas; and Singapore. Abigail Kirsch, co-owner of Abigail Kirsch, Catering Relationships, credits her grandmother for her cooking and baking skills, and her mother for leaving her at home alone to get dinner ready. After attending The Culinary Institute of America in New Haven as well as Le Cordon Bleu in France, she opened a cooking school in the basement of her home to advance her dreams of becoming a chef. Today, Abigail Kirsch, Catering Relationships is recognized for its excellence, which comes from the company’s obsessive commitment to perfection, no matter the size of the event and no matter the occasion.
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