Cooking for parties and special occasions Books

Book SynopsisEverybody loves game day, and some of us love game-day food even more. Here is the complete playbook for all the snacks, sides, and mains you’ll need to feed the hungry crowd in your home or even at the tailgate. Impress with homemade Spinach Feta Pocket Pies and Quick Fried Chicken, or go for the tried-and-true classics like the perfect guacamole, queso fundido, or a French dip. Drinks like spiked lemonade and a spicy bloody Mary keep the party going.

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Book SynopsisFor anyone who lives for summer, who waits patiently for the season's first corn and tomatoes, who fantasizes about long lazy weeks at the beach house--or lake house, or pool house--or just hanging around the backyard with a fruity cocktail and the grill ready to go, here is the pitch-perfect Summer: A Cookbook. Guided by the principle that the spirit of summer cooking is to keep things a bit loose (and the oven off when it's just too hot), here are more than 100 recipes that rely on what looks good in the markets and encourage relaxed, communal cooking: snacks like Grilled Oysters with Miso Scallion Butter; beach picnic fare like Three Thrilling Summer Rolls and Charred Corn and Cojita Salad (Esquites); and summery mains like Tamari-Ginger Swordfish, Landlubber's Lobster Roll, Project Paella, and Fish Tacos. And seriously, what could be better for dessert than Six Sensational Ice Cream Sandwiches? With its bright, colorful illustrations and philosophy of making the most of every day, Summer: A Cookbook celebrates not just eating but also the whole of warm-weather living, with tips on how to build a beach firepit, recipes for the best tiki cocktails, instructions for playing Beach Blanket Bingo and other games, summer reading recommendations, and so much more.

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Book SynopsisInspired Combinations for the Way We Love to Eat Whether for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, and complete with protein, fresh fruits or vegetables, and grains, a one-bowl meal checks all the boxes—delicious, nourishing, casual, filling, seasonal. And in the hands of Maria Zizka its possibilities are even more exciting, with thirty brilliant combinations organized by base—oatmeal, chia, or yogurt for breakfast, and grains, noodles, or greens to build mains. Plus, there are tips, tutorials, and substitution rules of thumb throughout, including how to customize your bowl to make it vegan, gluten-free, or protein-forward. It’s all about mastering the five steps to building a bowl: 1.Start with a base 2.Include a protein 3.Consider a sauce 4.Add a couple of toppings 5.Garnish with something crunchy or brightGet ready to create your own complete meal in a bowl.Trade Review“These gorgeously green recipes are perfect for lazy lunches in the garden.”—Fabulous magazine

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Book SynopsisBring farmhouse favorites to your kitchen with this heirloom cookbook, featuring more than 500 recipes for mouthwatering country classics. Martha Storey presents easy-to-follow recipes for comforting family favorites like apple pie, roast chicken, blueberry pancakes, strawberry shortcake, sourdough bread, and hand-churned ice cream. Storey also provides simple instructions for the old-fashioned arts of making your own cheese, yogurt, pickles, and cordials. You’re sure to hear calls for seconds when serving these time-tested crowd-pleasers.

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Book SynopsisCreate delicious and portable feasts for any occasion. Whether you’re headed to a neighborhood park, an elegant music festival, or the top of a mountain, DeeDee Stovel shows you how to create a tasty outdoor dining experience. With 125 recipes that include dishes like cucumber soup, lobster rolls, fried chicken, and apple cake, you’ll be amazed at the variety of foods that are well-suited for outdoor eating. Call up your friends, grab a blanket, and fill up your picnic basket!

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Book SynopsisScare up some frightful fun! Sharon Bowers shows you how to add a ghostly thrill to Halloween parties, kids’ birthdays, and scary movie nights with more than 70 easy-to-make recipes for terrifying treats, wicked brews, and spooky savories. The irresistible ickiness of Monster Eyeballs, Swamp Creature Toes, Ghost Lollipops, Bandaged Fingers, and many more deliciously ghoulish goodies will delight partygoers of all ages. Get ready for a ghastly great time as you serve up these delectable, spine-chilling confections.Table of ContentsIntroduction Candy and goodies Cookies Cakes and cupcakes Party food, snacks, and drinks Halloween supper Scary party food Postscript Index

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Book SynopsisJarcuterie shows you how to elevate shared snacks into a convenient, personal experience with recipes for entertaining, holidays, special occasions, just for fun, and more. Jarcuterie, also called grazing cups or grazing bouquets, are handheld foods delightfully presented in individual jars, cups, or other vessels for safe grazing. These sophisticated snacks embody all the wonderful aspects of a charcuterie board in a single serving.Simple to prep ahead of time, infinitely customizable, and a breeze to transport, the jarcuterie projects include: Classic Jarcuterie Grazing Cones Personal Charcuterie Boards Tidbit Wine Toppers Crudités Dip Cups Birthday Candy Jarcuterie Farmers Market Gift Baskets 4th of July Sparkler Cones Summer Clip-On Snack Cones Melon Caprese Mini Boats Sidecar Charcuterie Cones Picnic Sandwich Packs S’mores Kits Fall Sweet & Salty Snack Jars Halloween Spooky Snack Cauldrons Home Run Snack Baskets Greek Hummus Ramekins Mini Christmas Tree Boards New Year’s Eve Coupe Glasses Winter Hot Chocolate Cups Valentine’s Day Chocolate Cups Game Day Appetizer Cups Easter Egg Treat Cartons Fiesta Jarcuterie Mother’s Day Teacups Barkuterie Pup Cups and more! Along with tips to get you started, such as how to prep ingredients and create eye-catching skewers, every project is accompanied by a gorgeous, large photo and step-by-step instructions to make each one easy to recreate. Soon enough, you’ll be impressing your guests with this new way of entertaining!Table of ContentsIntroduction The Benefits of Jarcuterie Tools of the Trade The Graze Anatomy of Jarcuterie Getting Started Food-Styling TechniquesClassIcs Classic Jarcuterie Mini Jarcuterie Grazing Cones Personal Charcuterie Boards Melon Caprese Mini Boats Charcuterie Kebabs Edible Board Crostini Tidbit Wine Toppers Sidecar Charcuterie Cones Crudités Dip CupsHolidays Valentine’s Day Chocolate Cups Saint Patrick’s Day Lucky Jars Easter Egg Treat Cartons Mother’s Day Teacups Father’s Day Grazing Cups Fourth of July Fireworks Cups Fourth of July Sparkler Cones Halloween Spooky Snack Cauldrons Christmas Charcuterie Cups Mini Christmas Tree Boards New Year’s Eve Coupe GlassesSpecial Occasions Birthday Party Candy Jarcuterie Movie Night Popcorn Boxes Happy Hour Snack Mugs Game Day Appetizer Cups Home Run Snack Baskets French Toast Breakfast Cups Bagels and Lox Brunch CupsAround The World & Seasonal Fiesta Jarcuterie Greek Loaded Hummus Ramekins Italian Jarcuterie Asian-Inspired Appetizer Cups Spring Flowerpots Summer Clip-On Snack Cones Sweet & Salty Fall Snack Jars Winter Hot Chocolate CupsJust for Fun Rainbow Boxes Barkuterie Pup Cups S’mores Kits Farmers Market Gift Baskets Snackle Box Pencil Snack Box Picnic Sandwich Packs Recipes Resources Index Acknowledgments About the Author

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Book SynopsisLearn to master the proportions of a classic Martini or effortlessly put the finishing touches on a Moscow Mule with this essential guide to making classic cocktails. With the guidance of master mixologist Nick Mautone, anyone can learn to create these classic cocktails at home. With recipes taken from Raising the Bar (Artisan, 2004), this jam-packed cocktail handbook will teach readers liquor fundamentals, basic mixing techniques, how to prep certain drinks ahead of time, and what drinkware to use for each cocktail. Within the pages are brunch staples like the Mimosa and Bloody Mary, but also cult favourites, including the Cosmopolitan and Margarita, and spirit-forward cocktails that never go out of style, like the Old Fashioned and Sazerac. With all these favourite recipes at their fingertips, home bartenders can rely on Classic Cocktails for foolproof, easy-to-make cocktails anytime.

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Book SynopsisAn Ode to Living and Gathering in Nature A picnic on the beach. Cocktails and a snack at sunset. Sharing a potluck meal around the fire, and letting the night drift lazily along in the pleasures of roasting marshmallows and swapping stories. Getting together in nature, with food and drink, is among the most restorative rituals we can experience, fostering a kind of intimacy and ease that’s rare in any other setting.Al Fresco, with its fresh, delicious recipes and unexpected ideas, its tips for exploring new ways to get outdoors, its interviews with dozens of kindred spirits, is an inspiring and beautiful playbook for anyone who wants to spend more time outside with friends and family. The credo is simple: Nature opens us up to ourselves, and the food we share opens us up to each other.Trade Review“[A] delectable paean to outdoor dining . . . Readers are sure to savor the stories and flavors packed within this delightful outing.”—Publishers Weekly “Julie’s fuss-free approach to entertaining is refreshing, and Al Fresco homes in on why we are so moved and transformed by the simple act of eating outdoors.”—Sarah Britton, author and creator of My New Roots “Al Fresco is a stunning reminder not to wait for some future date to experience the beauty and freedom that nature offers.”—Camille Styles, founder and editor in chief of Camille Styles “Al Fresco reminds us of the deep healing that takes place when we get out into nature—preferably with something good to eat and share. This book urges us to be less perfectionistic about how and what we serve and instead to focus on creating connection and being present.”—Amy Chaplin, James Beard Award–winning author of Whole Food Cooking Every Day “Julie has a way of making simple everyday rituals feel beautiful and meaningful. This book is sure to inspire us to intertwine our lives a little more intentionally with nature and each other. ”—Amanda Jane Jones, designer and illustrator “With seasonal recipes and thoughtful tips for gathering, each page is a true celebration of everyday entertaining.”—Jenni Kayne, founder of lifestyle brand Jenni Kayne

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Book SynopsisFrom the author of The Newlywed Table, this helpful handbook offers readers 100 easy entertaining recipes, party planning advice, and curated menus to pull off the most delicious and delightful of gatherings, from an epic holiday bash to a casual get-together in the backyard, or an inspired dinner party. Ready to throw a dinner party? It’s easier than you think. With 100 crowd-pleasing recipes and expert tips and tricks, The Hostess Handbook shows how to create an event that’s warm, joyous, and imbued with the special glowy feeling of a celebration that we never want to end. Everything you need to know is here. How to plan a fantastic menu with foolproof recipes for finger foods, make-ahead mains (because you don’t want to be in the kitchen when your guests arrive), and festive desserts. How to get your home party-ready, whether hosting two people or twenty, with primers on setting the table, the art of serving, and flower

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Book SynopsisDeadpool brings his inimitable style, foul-mouthed humor, and notorious skill with a blade to the kitchen in this hilarious take on a traditional cookbook, featuring classic recipes with a Deadpool spin and a whole lotta chimichangas.No super hero takes food quite as seriously as Deadpool. In this gorgeously designed cookbook that paid reviewers have described as “glorious” and “the best cookbook I’ve ever read,” Deadpool offers his take on a curated collection of epicurean classics. Narrated by the wisecracking super hero (and sexy master chef) himself, this book also incudes recipes inspired by some of his closest friends/enemies (Here’s lookin’ at you, Spidey) and his favorite meals, including chimichangas, tacos, pancakes, and hamburgers with no pickles. This comprehensive culinary guide is complete with recipe modification suggestions, illustrations, and mouthwatering full-color photography. This is the ultimate gift for seasoned cooks and Marvel fans alike!

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Book SynopsisKim-Joy's baked creations have charmed fans since she was in the final of the Great British Bake Off 2018. Following on from her bestselling debut book, Baking with Kim-Joy, she's turning to everyone's favourite time of year – Christmas!Sharing her simple decorating techniques and her delicious flavour combinations, Kim-Joy delights novice and seasoned bakers with – amongst many others – her melted snowman cake pops, white chocolate igloos with marshmallow seals, penguin bao buns and incredible inspiration for designing your own magical gingerbread village.Whether you're after ideas for edible Christmas gifts or bigger bakes to feed friends and family, you'll find a treasure trove of adorable recipes here that will melt everyone's heart.Make Christmas the sweetest holiday of the year with Kim-Joy!Trade ReviewThis baking book from everyone's favourite kooky GBBO finalist is a celebration of festive cuteness, and it's out in time for you to practise your piping skills. * Prima Magazine *From edible Christmas gifts to bigger bakes, you'll find a treasure trove of adorable recipes here that will melt everyone's heart. * East Anglian Daily Times *If you want cool and creative bakes, with a burst of colour, you must get this book! You'll have cookies, cakes, macarons, and more to discover, with gorgeous imagery and easy instructions. * Cake Masters *

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Book SynopsisShun the ‘out out’ crowd and plan your very own Big Night In with this fun and flavourful collection of themed menus for dining at home. If you shudder at the thought of arriving home late with a greasy take-out in hand, turn the tables on the ‘awesome’ Big Night Out and celebrate the arrival of the Big Night In. No longer is staying in the boring, vanilla or lacking-in-fun choice but, with this creative collection of mouth-watering menus, you can turn your home into the perfect night-in venue for hosting family and friends. Fill your table with tasty Baba Ghanoush, Rice-Stuffed Tomatoes and Spinach & Feta Pastries for an evening of Moreish Mezze. Whatever the summer weather, host a bumper Family Cook In with Chorizo & Bean Burgers, springtime Apple Slaw and Homemade Root Beer. For the plant-based eaters in your life, create a Vegan Celebration with a Buffalo Cauliflower & Chickpea Bowl, Creamy Chipotle Dip and a fruity Aquafaba Pavlova. Whoever your guest and whatever their taste, these are just some of the delicious menus you’re sure to delight and impress them with. Whether you’re having only a few people over, or are bringing together a larger group of friends, pick out your perfect menu and prepare your best night in yet!

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Book SynopsisEating well at home doesn’t have to mean hours in the kitchen. Put together a selection of these stylish dishes full of flavour and relax. This is food you can whip up at the end of a working day or during a busy weekend. Kathy Kordalis offers inspired ideas for creating dishes to share at home, whether you are serving brunch, lunch, dinner, nibbles with drinks or a family feast. Within each sharing menu there are lists of things to buy in, dishes that require simple preparation, plus recipes to cook from scratch. In Autumn, reflect the bounty of the harvest with dishes that include seasonal treats like squash, chard, beets and purple artichokes. Winter is a time for comfort food at its finest. It's dark, it's cold, it's probably raining. The only antidote is a cosy home and a dining table groaning with delicious things to eat. Serve comforting spiced tomato soup with cheese scones, a good old-fashioned beef stroganoff and chilli chocolate mousse. Come Spring it’s time to lighten up. Young vegetables with tangy dips, small bowls of pea and mint risotto, artichokes with the perfect vinaigrette and herb-garnished gin and tonics. Let it shine in Summer. Head outdoors and have fun with the barbecue, cooking seafood and setting up dazzling dessert stations for al fresco fun. Finally, embrace the art of feasting, whether cooking a special dinner for Valentine’s Day or celebrating a big event. Serve a stunning centrepiece rib of beef or a classic whole salmon served with sumptuous sides. Ultimately, it’s all about spending quality time at home and enjoying yourself.

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Book Synopsis''Well written and incredibly descriptive, the author has clearly done homework about the field of gastronomy to produce a wonderful and memorable read.'' Publishers Weekly''This is the perfect little gift for the gourmet in your life, the classy cook in the kitchen or the millionaire (in his or her own mind) who just wants to impress.'' The Fine Times Recorder''What''s that you say? A turkey is a turkey. Of course it is, but that dry over-cooked bird will soar when stuffed with pigeon breast, foie gras, black truffles and a few ortolan''This book will help you create a quirky Christmas dinner that is so wildly impressive that even the most curmudgeonly great aunt or begrudging mother-in-law will swoon.Why let the millionaires be restricted to shortbread? From a morning Myrrhtini, to an after dinner 1918 vintage Armagnac this will be a feast that no one will forget.Grab your apron, put on your chef''s hat and let the games commence!Makes the perfect humorous stocking filler for the home cook looking to impress at Christmas!

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Book Synopsis“We’re all mad here!” Want to throw your own Wonderland-themed garden party? This beautiful deck is packed full of cocktails, and sweet and savoury finger-food, as well as guides to invitations, venue ideas, what to wear, decorations, conversation starters, party games and riddles to know and tell. Whether you’re going full Mad Hatter or just want to enjoy a quirky cocktail in a china teapot with friends, you’ll find everything you need down this rabbit hole.

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Book SynopsisAn insightful map of the landscape of social meals, this book argues that the ways in which we eat together play a central role in social life.Trade ReviewA Choice Outstanding Academic Title, 2014. "I eagerly read Eating Together: Food, Friendship, and Inequality, engulfing new insights offered in her cultural and sociological analysis of the significance of domestic hospitality in people's lives. An excellent, much needed contribution to food studies as well as sociology and gender studies."--Psyche A. Williams-Forson, author of Building Houses out of Chicken Legs: Black Women, Food, and Power "It is well worth following Alice Julier on this journey and exploration of eating together through forms, ethos and places."--Review of Agriculture, Food, and Environmental Studies "The author crafts a textured portrait of the meals and manners of middle-class dinner parties and potluck suppers, primary events in American social life. Reveals both how notions of hospitality have changed, and the degree to which women are still charged with much of the labor of caring and sharing. Highly recommended."--Choice "Cosmopolitan dining habits have become a form of social capital, as Alice P. Julier argues in Eating Together: Food, Friendship, and Inequality, a study of social eating at home in America that explores the use of food to create both ties and boundaries. Julier's book contributes to the small field of sociology on friendship, often considered the least hierarchical of relationships. Yet, as Eating Together illustrates, these supposedly democratic bonds are influenced by structural inequalities in class, race and gender."--Times Literary Supplement"Among countless accurate observations, Alice Julier explains that food can take several circuits or networks, depending on your budget and where you live; matters of food distribution can have many direct impacts on what is being actually offered to the consumer, depending whether buyers go to standardized supermarkets or to the small, exotic and specialized outlets which rely on alternative chains… This is the type of lively book that can make laypeople understand what sociology is all about."--Electronic Green Journal

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Book SynopsisShares all the ingenious tricks that the author learned as a young Harvard graduate student earning her way through school as a caterer to European scholars, heads of state, and cosmopolitans like Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis.Trade Review"[Merry White's] book, made up of recipes she collected as the caterer for the Harvard Center for European Studies, suggested a new way of entertaining, with self-serve spanakopita, petite shrimp quiche and that savior of the anxious cook, the casserole that can be made a day ahead. Edward Koren's woolly illustrations set the tone: vegetables are our friends, and food tastes best in groups. Even though pesto and vindaloo are no longer exotic, during the holidays her attitude (and her meatballs) may be what every stressed-out host needs."--Alexandra Lange, New York Times "Not just enormously charming but useful, full of sturdy recipes that can still seem mildly exotic no matter how much we flatter ourselves at the sophistication of our palates... This is more, that is, than an artifact of Brooklyn avant la lettre. It's full of practical dishes and tricks you'll call your own, like tossing fresh-roasted almonds in maple syrup to serve on ice cream."--Corby Kummer, The Atlantic "Recipes ahead of the curve 40 years ago--dirty rice, pork vindaloo--remain au courant; others--Swedish meatballs, Charlotte Malakoff au chocolat--exude a retro '70s vibe that's also au courant. Prep details for six, 12, 20 and 50 servings of each recipe are provided. Practical advice abounds, including not to multiply powerful spices like other ingredients... [Cooking for Crowds] remains a boffo resource for those hankering to make chicken Bengal for 12 or baklava for 50."--Anne Kingston, Maclean's "If you're looking for a cookbook that will help you serve a crowd this holiday season, this is a great book for you with plenty of variety. If you're wanting an interesting read about food culture changes, this is also interesting, seeing how commonplace some 'exotic' ingredients from the 70s are now."--Amy Phelps, News and Sentinel "Charmingly illustrated with impish anthropomorphized vegetables and critters by cartoonist Edward Koren. No-nonsense, unusually useful recipes with amounts for 6, 12, 20, or--unlucky you--50 portions."--Heller McAlpin, Barnes and Noble Review "Cooking for Crowds by Merry White ... brings friendly exuberance to the subject of cooking for large numbers that has made me think that, actually, it might be kind of cool to feed a crowd-pleasing lasagne to 50."--Bee Wilson, Telegraph "The reasons to re-issue the book are tied not only to burgeoning popularity of thematic cook books and culinary memoirs, but also the current healthy eating and nutritional guidelines, which favor hearty vegetables and whole grains (although not butterfat), included in these soups, stews, and salads. Each recipe is a satisfying construction on its own, with suggestions for variations or substitutions in ingredients; with a brief account of its role(s) in a fully satisfying meal."--Ellen Messer, FoodAnthropology "[T]his is a beautifully presented book with an oversized format and fab illustrations by Edward Koren."--Esther N McCarthy "[T]his is a thoroughly delightful and accessible source of food inspiration for catering creatively for large groups. Cookery clubs and caterers, no matter the size, should definitely bear this one in mind."--Lois Henderson, Bookpleasures.com "Simply stated, no community library cookbook collection can be considered complete without the inclusion of a copy of Merry White's Cooking For Crowds."--James A. Cox, Midwest Book Review "A genius book that makes cooking for large numbers easy."--Choice Magazine "[I]t ticks all the boxes. The recipes look great, but mostly the author sounds like somebody I'd love to have dinner with. There are no photos, which is more than fine, as it has lots of sweet black and white drawings by Edward Koren."--Lobster SquadTable of ContentsForeword by Darra Goldstein ix Introduction to the New Edition xvi Introduction to the First Edition xxiii Pots, Pans, and Utensils xxvii Herbs and Spices xxxi Conversion xxxiv Acknowledgments xxxv Soups and Starters 1 Main Dishes 43 Vegetables and Side Dishes 117 Desserts 141 List of Illustrations 171 Index 173

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Book SynopsisEntertaining has never been so easy! These effortless starters are both beautiful and delicious, and will impress any guest. With 70 outrageously tasty and creative recipes, there's something for everyone. Create the perfect appetizer to pair with your meal, or serve creamy dips at cocktail hour. Here at last is the solution to any last-minute dinner party or potluck. Or just whip one up as a tasty snack! You'll want to try them all, including: Salmon Canapés Caprese Salad Vietnamese Spring Rolls With a variety of fresh and flavorful options, this book will be the go-to guide for any party.

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Book SynopsisWith The Yummy Mummy Kitchen: 100 Effortless and Irresistible Recipes to Nourish Your Family with Style and Grace, Marina Delio provides a collection of easy-to-make, wholesome, and mostly meatless recipes, as well as inspirational advice from her grandmother, the original “Yummy Mummy.”Delio, founder of the popular blog Yummy Mummy Kitchen, demonstrates that it is possible for women to put deceptively simple and delicious dishes on the table for their families, while holding on to their own style and grace, even in the most unglamorous of times.This gorgeous cookbook, with gorgeous color photographs, recipes for every meal of the day, and lifestyle tips, proves that meal preparation can be easy and stress-free.

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Book SynopsisTrade Review“Heirloom Kitchen is a stunning book that delves deeply into the rich cooking traditions of immigrant women and the immense legacy they have left on the American palate and food customs. The cooking of immigrants is the foundation of American food culture.” — Jacques Pépin, chef, bestselling author, and television personality “Food is culture. Heirloom Kitchen is a deliciously soulful look at the complexities of our American identity, and highlights one of the principle ways in which the past has always been female. Here is an inspiring look at a diverse group of a few of our founding females.” — Anita Lo, author of Solo: A Modern Cookbook for a Party of One “The from-scratch recipes of our immigrant families are the most important ones to preserve in our takeout, premade world. Anna shows us how to smell the sauce and hear the sizzles of our own unsung home-cook forebearers, while also sharing delicious traditional recipes from around the world.” — Lucinda Scala Quinn, founder of Mad Hungry “Anna has a wholehearted conviction that cooking and self-expression are one and the same. It made sense that she took on this ambitious celebration of immigrant women, paying tribute to their remarkable personal stories and best-loved dishes, as well as the inextricable nature of the two.” — Merrill Stubbs and Amanda Hesser, cofounders of Food52

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Book SynopsisCreate epic feasts for game days at home with this full-color cookbook from former NFL star and celebrity chef Eddie Jackson that includes 100 fresh and inventive recipes for tailgating at home.There’s nothing like day full of football and great food.

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Book SynopsisFar more than a guide to homemaking and being a fine host—although it is definitely all that too—The Inviting Life is about how to live each day with a desire and determination to turn the ordinary into something lovely. It’s also a book about why we should bother. Whether the subject is décor, ambience, shopping, feeding weary travellers, mixing cocktails, planning dinner parties, or getting yourself motivated for spring cleaning, Laura Calder affirms the value of our everyday activities and shows how beauty, creativity, and delight have the power to change the world. This one-of-a-kind book is both a page-turning narrative about Laura’s own hosting and home-making adventures and an invaluable work of reference. It’s a spur to ideas for everything from creating a welcoming living space and making a respectable salad, to putting guests at their ease and writing a thank-you note worth receiving. Written with candour and humour in Laura’s

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Book SynopsisA go-to collection of more than 80 recipes to take your cooking from “ho hum” to “hot damn!”Never again will you find yourself wondering, “What should I make with my main?”Everyone knows what to make for their main dishes, but what about the problem of what to serve with them? Whether you’re planning for a buffet, a sit-down dinner, or a small plates–style meal, Starters, Salads, and Sexy Sides provides more than 80 creative solutions to that all-too-familiar dilemma of what to make with your main.      You won’t find any entrées or desserts here; instead, you’ll be inspired by an array of appetizers, salads, and sides that are as delicious mixed and matched with mains as they are served on their own. With recipes ranging from Really Good Meatballs to Prosciutto and Pear Wedges, and Sweet Pea, Edamame, and Burrata Salad to Whole Roasted Cauliflower, you’ll be sure to find t

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Book SynopsisA collection of Irish whiskey recipes from the acclaimed Dead Rabbit in New York CityThe folks behind the world-renowned, award-winning Irish pub, Dead Rabbit, know a thing or two about whiskey, and about making great whiskey cocktails.Trade Review“The crew from New York’s Dead Rabbit shakes up striking concoctions to highlight the Irish spirit’s ‘gloriously subtle and distinctive’ traits… A working-class liquor reaches rarefied heights in this top-shelf guide.” — Publishers Weekly (starred review)

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Book SynopsisAn inviting handbook for cocktails rooted in classics and updated with a farm-to-glass ethos, from one of LA's most innovative mixologists (Forbes).Trade Review"With Christiaan Röllich as a guide you’ll be inspired to transform the seasonal ingredients at your local farmers’ into a spirited spice rack for ambitious and inventive cocktails." -- Brad Thomas Parsons, author of Bitters and Amaro"Röllich’s forward-thinking approach produces some of the tastiest cocktails I have seen in a very long time." -- Nina Compton, chef and co-owner, Compère Lapin"Christiaan’s style is a unique combination of European refinement and California farm-to-table. A welcome addition to my collection." -- Neal Bodenheimer, owner, Cure and Cane & Table"I love having Christiaan guide me through the wide array of honest, creative, and delicious cocktails he whips up." -- Aarón Sanchez"In this inspired collection of 100 original craft cocktail recipes, Röllich thinks about and creates cocktails like a chef. Röllich, who runs the bar program for the Lucques restaurant group in L.A., pairs fanciful flavorings from syrups, tinctures, juices, and bitters with a wide variety of spirits…Röllich, along with coauthor Carreno (Forks over Knives: Flavor!), writes with the authority and straightforward style of a working bartender…This refreshing collection is a must-have for those seeking a no-nonsense approach to making high-end drinks." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review)

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Book SynopsisOne hundred warm and inviting original recipes from the kitchen and the novels of #1 New York Times bestselling author Debbie Macomber She’s welcomed you to the Rose Harbor Inn in Cedar Cove, and now the beloved author invites you to take a seat at her table in a new cookbook featuring her favorite recipes. For Debbie Macomber, food means family—recipes and holiday traditions are passed down through generations, and meals provide opportunities for everyone to gather and share their love. In this treasure trove you’ll find one hundred delicious dishes that have become Debbie Macomber’s staples, some inspired by her novels and others by family and friends, including   • Baked Oatmeal—a comforting start to the day, and something Jo Marie would serve her Rose Harbor Inn guests. • Grilled Fish Tacos with Cilantro-Lime Sauce—a perfect date night delight for Nichole and Rocco from A

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Book SynopsisCelebrated chef Paul Kahan's game plan and recipe repertoire of rustic, super-delicious, low-stress food to cook for gatherings.NAMED ONE OF THE BEST COOKBOOKS OF THE YEAR BY THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEWChicago chef Paul Kahan is legendary for cooking up amazing food at home while everyone--including him--is hanging out in the kitchen, talking, and having a great time. Cooking for Good Times shares Kahan's best secrets for low-stress cooking for friends and family, using his program of twelve basic actions to mix and match (such as Roast Some Roots, Make Some Grains, Braise a Pork Shoulder, and Make a Simple Dessert). In every chapter, Kahan gives six to eight customizations for each core recipe for ways to make dishes seem new. Simple recommendations for wine and beer styles to pour remove the fuss over beverage options. With recipes ranging from Roasted Chicken with Smashed Potatoes and Green Sauce to Farro with Roasted Cauliflower and Or

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Book SynopsisTHE ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO THROWING THE PERFECT PARTY—FROM ONE OF TODAY’S MOST SOUGHT-AFTER CATERERS.When A-listers want to host a standout event, they call New York caterer Mary Giuliani. Her motto? Eat. Drink. Play. Recover. She prefers a “simple yet special” approach to entertaining but still manages to make the ordinary extraordinary. Now Mary is sharing all her secrets, along with tried-and-true planning tips, inventive menus, whimsical recipes, and delicious stories—everything you need to know to get your ducks in a row—and your pigs in their blankets!—to stage the perfect party for a range of special occasions, including • New Year’s Eve: Banana Pancake Bites, Mini Kale and Fontina Breakfast Pies, and Champagne Jell-O • Game Day: MACO (Mac and Cheese Taco) with Guacamole, Banoffee Cream Pie in a Mug, and Beergaritas • Awards Season: Chicken Satay, Edamame Dumplin

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Book SynopsisFrom the duo behind the New York Times bestseller Bad Manners: The Official Cookbook come healthy crowd-pleasing recipes to entertain with attitude (previously published as Thug Kitchen Party Grub: For Social Motherf*ckers).Bad Manners: Party Grub answers the question that they have heard most from their fans: How the hell are you supposed to eat healthy when you hang around with a bunch of assholes who couldn’t care less about what they stuff in their face? The answer: You make a bomb-ass plant-based dish from Bad Manners. Featuring over 100 recipes for every occasion, Party Grub combines exciting, healthy food with easy-to-follow directions and damn entertaining commentary.From appetizers like Deviled Chickpea Bites to main events like Mexican Lasagna, Party Grub is here to make sure you’re equipped with dishes to bring the flavor without a side of fat, calories, and guilt. Also included are cocktail recipes

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Book SynopsisKick your plating techniques up a notch with this exhaustive guide to garnishing and decorating. Ideal guide for those who regularly entertain guests. More than 330 images capture step-by-step procedures for quick and easy plate garnishes, including elaborate displays of canapés. A wide spectrum of ingredients and products, including fruits and vegetables, dairy, meat, chocolate, and marzipan demonstrate how creative you can be. There is also an extensive introduction to utensils and tools used throughout the book and a section on holiday-specific decorations.

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Book SynopsisNo one embodies the rollicking spirit of great Southern party giving more than Julia Reed, the consummate hostess and go-to food and lifestyle expert.   Thrown everywhere from lush gardens and gracious interior spaces to a Mississippi River sandbar, Julia Reed’s parties capture the celebratory nature of entertaining in her native South. Here, her informative and down-to-earth guide to throwing an unforgettable party includes secrets she has collected over a lifetime of entertaining.   For this book, she offers up a feast of options for holiday cocktails, spring lunches, formal dinners, and even a hunt breakfast. Eleven seasonal events feature delicious, easy-to-prepare recipes, ranging from fried chicken to Charlotte Russe and signature cocktails or wine-pairings—she introduces her talented friends (rum makers, potters, fabric designers, bakers) along the way. Each occasion includes gorgeous photographs showing her original approach Trade Review"Celebrate the spirit of the Southern party with Julia Reed, who introduces us to a host of entertaining options including cocktails, formal dinners, lunches and many irresistible seasonal events."-THE SOCIETY DIARIES"Julia's recipes are simply written, soulful and entertaining; her readers will want to cook every night of the week. Not to mention, her anecdotes about life in the South make you dream of sitting down at Julia's table." - Daniel Boulud"Julia Reed is the quintessential Sothern doyenne. Her love of hound dogs, biscuits, and a great yarn is a tell-tale sign of her devotion to her roots. Paul Costello’s gorgeous images showcase the South and its patrons in all their glory." - Reese Witherspoon "I am having a hard time resisting the urge to lick and nibble on this book. Everything looks so gooood." - Roy Blount, Jr."Julia Reed’s South: Spirited Entertaining and High-Style Fun All Year Long, is a gathering's guide for all seasons, with eleven full menus for events as varied as a springtime lunch and a dove season breakfast. Whether your taste in entertaining skews toward the formal rib-eye roast or the pink rum drink, this book covers it."-GARDEN & GUN MAGAZINE"Julia Reed's South: Spirited Entertaining and High-Style Fun All Year Long is a gorgeously packaged, 224-page tome, with 150 envy-and-hunger-inducing photos by photographer Paul Costello. . . From a sandbar picnic in Mississippi and citrus laden Christmas cocktail supper in New Orleans to formal dinners for Visiting Dignitaries and lovely spring luncheons al fresco, Reed invites us into her life, introduces us to a list of her talented friends - including chefs, writers, artists and designers - and, most importantly, delivers a stellar source list, worth well over the $50 price tag on the book."-NEW ORLEANS MAGAZINE"Complete with table settings and recipes - heirloom damask tablecloths, deviled-ham gougères - Julia Reed's South is a delicious romp through a year's worth of the prolific writer's legendary soirees." -VERANDA MAGAZINE"I must tell you about one of my favorite Spring book releases: Julia Reed's South. . . It's refreshing to see tables, sideboards, and entire rooms, for that matter, decorated with antiques, practically a novelty these days. But not every party is quite so dressy. In fact, that's the charm of Julia's book. The author is a down-to-earth Southern cook who knows that sometimes, the best fried chicken comes from the neighborhood grocery store and that for some dishes, crushed Ritz crackers make an excellent crumb topping."-THE PEAK OF CHIC BLOG"Julia Reed's South: Spirited Entertaining and High-Style Fun All Year Long is an informative and down-to-earth guide to giving an unforgettable party, and includes secrets she has collected over a lifetime. . . Each occasion includes gorgeous photographs showing her inspiring approach to everything from invitations and setting a table to arranging flowers and creating the mood." -VERMONT NEWS GUIDE"In Julia Reed's South: Spirited Entertaining and High-Style Fun All Year Long, the Mississippi native takes readers on a journey through the South she knows best, by way of 11 mealtime parties with family and friends in Louisiana, Georgia, Virginia, and beyond. . . Reed's South is warm, funny and magical." -Gardenista.com"She’s hosted picnics on Mississippi River sandbars and dinner parties on hundred acre plantations. She’s served everything from buckets of fried chicken to lamb bourguignon and scalloped oysters. When she’s not throwing an unforgettable soiree or preparing the best blackberry cobbler you’ve ever tasted, she’s writing about it. Julia Reed is Southern Hospitality. In her new book, Julia Reed’s South: Spirited Entertaining and High-Style Fun All Year Long, Reed opens up her hospitality playbook, sharing stories, recipes and tips for bringing together friends and family with a serious dose of fun."-LAUREL & WOLF

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Book SynopsisConsummate hostess and lifestyle expert Julia Reed shares her favorite New Orleans recipes and ways to create parties that exude this city's famously warm hospitality.This follow-up to Julia's bestseller Julia Reed's South showcases her entertaining know-how and that of her noted chef friends--and her love of New Orleans. Held in a variety of venues, from courtyards to gracious interior spaces, the gatherings' menus include such dishes as grillades, grits, and seafood gumbo, and cocktails ranging from the traditional Sazerac to a Satsuma Margarita. Featured are an elegant holiday dinner, a crawfish boil, and a lunch under the live oaks. All are presented in luscious photographs and include tips on setting tables, arranging flowers, and crafting playlists to create a festive mood.Julia's introduction traces the evolution of New Orleans cuisine, from its Creole beginnings to the culinary contributions of other ethnic groups. Sidebars cover iconic watering hoTrade Review"Combining the author’s consummate style of entertaining with the input of admired chefs and the influence of the city itself creates a book that is one mouth-watering, stylish affair." — DOWNTOWN MAGAZINE

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