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Book Synopsis“He had a life-long love affair with deviled eggs, his homemade canned fig preserves, and buttermilk served in martini glasses garnished with cornbread.” —Obituary from Gulfport, Mississippi So-called “funeral food” is having a moment. Comforting casseroles; jugs of sweet tea; creamy, cheesy potatoes—all these foods provide sympathy and sustenance for the bereaved. The Southern Sympathy Cookbook includes unexpectedly humorous obituaries and anecdotes alongside staples of Southern funerals such as: Three Bean Salad with Bacon Vinaigrette Fried Chicken Pulled Pork with Homemade Barbecue Sauce Biscuit Cinnamon Rolls Whether feeding a congregation, delivering a meal to a friend in need, or cooking with weekday leftovers in mind, home cooks will embrace these recipes, guaranteed to comfort and to please a crowd.

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Book SynopsisThe Game Night Cookbook delivers smart methods for prepping and serving snacks, appetizers, small plates, sandwiches, desserts, and drinks that will please a crowd. Beyond just delicious recipes for Cacio e Pepe Popcorn, Gochujang Chicken Wings, Luscious Lemon Wafers, or a big batch of Peach & Strawberry Sangria, readers will find suggested menus perfect for lively get-togethers such as Competitive Party Game Nights, At-Home Theater Evenings, An Afternoon of Cards, and a Swanky Cocktail Party. Each menu will feature a day-by-day game plan for prepping food and setting up the bar, helping hosts entertain with ease, and making sure that he or she won’t miss out on too much of the fun. With the popularity of board games on the rise and the film industry often releasing major movies direct to view from the comfort of home, this book celebrates inviting, intimate gatherings and emphasizes the importance of living and eating well in this era of non-ostentatious, casual entertaining.

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Book SynopsisGluten Free Christmas will show you just how simple it is to recreate all your festive favorites, from Christmas Eve nibbles and the main event, to sweet treats, edible gifts and a Boxing Day feast. Best-selling author Becky Excell has spent years developing delicious dishes and sharing them with her followers on Instagram. She is here to show you that a gluten-free Christmas can be enjoyable and easy, without having to miss out on anything. An essential book when it comes to gluten-free home cooking, Gluten Free Christmas will ensure that you have the best Christmas ever.

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Book SynopsisFrom the author of the bestselling Platters & Boards comes a beautifully photographed recipe collection and styling guide that shows you how to easily create lovely, abundant spreads for every occasion. Tables & Spreads is a must-have cookbook and resourceful styling guide from bestselling author Shelly Westerhausen. Here are more than 60 easy-to-prepare recipes plus behind-the-scenes insight into creating a beautiful, inviting table for every occasion, including tips on choosing a theme, styling your food in creative ways, and achieving that "wow factor" with linens, flowers, music, and more. There are 20 visually striking spreads that range from Ladies Night Lettuce Wraps to a Christmas Morning Dutch Baby Party, Dips for Dinner, and a Boozy Bloody Mary Bar. Rich with gorgeous and instructive photography, Tables & Spreads is inspiring yet totally accessible, perfect for home cooks who like to host gatherings of all sizes, and those who loved Shelly's first book, Platters & Boards. Complete with timelines, shopping lists, diagrams, and more, this book includes all the tools you need to make every meal delicious and unforgettable. • NEXT LEVEL ENTERTAINING: Tables & Spreads takes easy entertaining to the next level with additional recipes and robust guidance on casual styling of beautiful platters and tables for any number of guests. • ON TREND: The simple but impactful guidelines in this book speak to the way people are eating and entertaining today—often casually, with beautiful presentation, and a "help yourself" mentality. This book teaches us how to do that elegantly and create gorgeous grazing tables whether you're preparing a "snack dinner" for one, a family brunch, or a large-scale wedding or holiday table. • FOR ALL SKILL LEVELS: Anyone can make successful, beautiful spreads with these easy-to-follow guidelines and visual inspiration. These grazing spreads offer low-effort, high-impact results with easily sourced ingredients to feed a crowd-perfect for anyone that loves to eat and entertain. Perfect for: • Fans of Shelly Westerhausen and of Platters & Boards • Ina Garten and Martha Stewart fans who are always looking for creative & tasty ideas • People who seek inspiration in tablescaping, arranging, menus, and party inspirations

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Book SynopsisThe rise of the celebrity chef and the downturn in the economy has re-kindled an interest in all things culinary and encouraged the great British public back indoors to cook and entertain for themselves. Who better to steer you through the minefield of entertaining etiquette than a quintessentially English butler? This is the ultimate guide to entertaining in style from the man who knows how it's done, whether you are hosting cocktails for colleagues, afternoon tea with the family, or a full-blown feast for a legion of friends. Invitation etiquette and how to greet you guests is covered, alongside information on seating plans, place settings and organizing the table service. Plenty of information on estimating quantities, preparation and serving the food and drink is included, and there is even advice on steering away guests who have outstayed their welcome. Containing everything you need to know about entertaining, this is a must-have guide for any host with the most.

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Book SynopsisCelebrations call for meals that impress, and with thousands of meticulously tested recipes to our name, the experts at Cook's Illustrated are no strangers to pulling off a great holiday feast. In this timeless collection, we have gathered 75 spectacular, foolproof recipes from over 20 years of testing to help you confidently pull off a holiday meal to remember.Chapters devoted to each course (Starters, Centerpieces, Shareable Sides, and Sweet Endings) make planning easy, whether you're ­feasting with extended family, hosting a small-scale celebration, or simply bringing along a standout dish. Reimaging the Thanksgiving table? Find that new go-to side, such as Roasted Cauliflower Gratin or Wild Rice Pilaf with Pecans and Cranberries. Baking Christmas cookies or other treats for gift-giving? You'll find the perfect cookie recipes (butter and gingerbread) as well as a foolproof method for producing luscious Chocolate Truffles. Hosting an intimate New Year's Eve dinner? Our showstopper recipes, whether a Spiced Pumpkin Cheesecake, Italian-style Porchetta, or Boneless Rib Roast with Yorkshire Pudding, guarantee success. Invite Cook's Illustrated to your holiday table this year and watch new traditions take root.

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Book SynopsisDelish Ultimate Cocktails provides everything you need to make amazing drinks at home... and then some. Each of the 100 easy and fun recipes dreamed up by the editors of Delish is an excuse to throw a party…. even if it’s a party of two. These imaginative cocktail recipes will shake things up and elevate your mixology game with best-ever versions of the classics (like Flamin’ Hot Bloody Marys and Blueberry Lemonade Margaritas) plus inventive new ideas for Jell-O shots and boozy bites like Banana Pudding Shots and Pickle Bloody Mary Shooters. There are even delicious mocktails so everyone can join the fun, including Apple Cider Slushies and Cranberry Basil Sansgria. Cocktails include: Moscow Mule Punch Dole Whip Margaritas Brown Sugar Old-Fashioned Spicy Grapefruit Side Car Rosemary Gin Fizz Frozen Pimms Cup Strawberry Jalapeno Mint Juleps Caramel Hot Toddys Negroni Jell-O Shots Oreo Jell-O Shots Gin and Tonic Pops and more! The revised edition offers even more clever and Instagram- or Tik Tok-ready recipes. Inside, you'll find: A colour photograph for every recipe Easy-to-follow recipes for every event imaginable from brunch to girls' night to summer parties and holiday gatherings Recipe servings range from individual drinks to big batch punches, perfect for any sized celebration! Tips on how to stock a bar cart and which glass to use for each drink Once you've tried just one of these drinks you'll want to know: Why limit happy to an hour!Trade Review“Delish delivers a splashy assemblage of clever, mostly sweet, and Instagram-ready quaffs... The editors are especially inventive when it comes to Bloody Marys, which are accessorized with skewered mini tacos and sliders, or rimmed with crushed Cheetos, or served as shooters in hollowed-out pickle halves. Oreo shots, meanwhile, have their cream filling replaced by a mixture of vodka, gelatin, and sweetened condensed milk, while giant watermelon “shots,” molded from a halved melon, are served in the rind and are as big as a plate. There is no shortage of frozen drinks, as well as ice pops in flavors including gin and tonic, and Moscow mule. And for teetotalers, a chapter of mocktails replaces booze with puns in options like the blackberry “faux-jito” and a cranberry basil “sansgria.” A rainbow of creations for celebrating or entertaining at home pours forth in this fun collection.” –Publishers Weekly“All of your boozy dreams come true in Delish Ultimate Cocktails. Whether you're hosting an elaborate dinner party or just having a couple girlfriends over, this book has you covered for any kind of drink you can imagine!” —Kristin Cavallari, author of the New York Times best sellers True Comfort and True RootsDelish Ultimate Cocktails is a how-to for creating the best crowd-pleasing experiences. There are cocktails, mocktails, and just drinks that make any day feel a little more special. I love this cookbook for its creativity, great flavors, and fun photography and design. My personal favorite recipes at the moment are the Best Ever Arnold Palmer and the Moscato Margarita but I can’t wait to try them all–especially the Jell-O shots for when the kids are at their grandparents’ house for the weekend!—Catherine Lowe, reality television star “This book completely captures its title, DELISH. A definite page turner! I can honestly say there’s not a cocktail in here I wouldn’t want to partake in. The recipes are easy enough for anyone to become their own Tom Cruise. And the photography will literally make you drool.” —Tiffani Thiessen, actress

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Book SynopsisGobble is the debut book from this mother son trio, who for years have hosted elaborate Thanksgiving celebrations for their family and friends. Inspired to write the book after the sudden death of their father/husband in August 2020 as a way to honor him and celebrate their favorite holiday, the Isacs family created a comprehensive, all-in-one guide for all things Thanksgiving that will inspire both the expert and the novice to fully embrace hosting America’s favorite holiday for family and friends. At this unprecedented time when many families may be preparing for a different kind of holiday season, Gobble is not only an ode to the Isacs’ family traditions, but an inspiring roadmap for any family to bring something new to their own Thanksgiving celebration. Gobble is your go-to playbook for everything Thanksgiving. This comprehensive guide will inspire both the expert and the novice to fully embrace hosting America’s favorite holiday for family and friends. • Start new traditions and embrace old ones • Set a table and create an atmosphere worthy of “oohs” and “ahhs” • Serve unforgettable cocktails and pair perfect wines • Employ new recipes sure to impress every palate. "This little gem of a book is the pure expression of love: honoring Peter’s memory by his thoughtful family, through his passion for holiday cooking particularly for Thanksgiving, a quintessential American holiday. Family love at its most touching. The Isacs and Jammet families have been and still are very close, having in common love and epicurean passions." —Rita Jammet, Chief Bubble Officer, La Caravelle Champagne "Warning: this is not a book about a certain turkey dinner; this is an ode to family love and an masterpiece on how to enjoy life in general, and food and wine in particular. Nadine, PK and Chris have realized here a work of art that’s beautifully crafted, very educative, and oozing of love. I dare you to open ‘Gobble’ at any page and not be charmed by the design, and engulfed in a wealth of very useful tips and information. Take as little or as much as you wish but fair warning: after reading this book, you will want to cook for and with the people you love every night of the week…And that’s a very good thing !!!" —Ariane Daguin, CEO, D’ArtagnanTrade Review"This little gem of a book is the pure expression of love: honouring Peter's memory by his thoughtful family, through his passion for holiday cooking particularly for Thanksgiving, a quintessential American holiday. Family love at its most touching. The Isacs and Jammet families have been and still are very close, having in common love and epicurean passions." -- Rita Jammet, Chief Bubble Officer, La Caravelle Champagne"Warning: this is not a book about a certain turkey dinner; this is an ode to family love and a masterpiece on how to enjoy life in general, and food and wine in particular. Nadine, PK and Chris have realized here a work of art that's beautifully crafted, very educative, and oozing of love. I dare you to open 'Gobble' at any page and not be charmed by the design, and engulfed in a wealth of very useful tips and information. Take as little or as much as you wish but fair warning: after reading this book, you will want to cook for and with the people you love every night of the week And that's a very good thing!!!" -- Ariane Daguin, CEO, D'Artagnan

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