Entertaining category: 3008 books
Blue Eggs and Yellow Tomatoes
Recipes from a Modern Kitchen Garden
Language: English
Release Date: December 20, 2011
Like many of today's home gardeners, Jeanne Kelley's backyard kitchen garden is a means to indulge her desire for fresh, organic, and flavor-rich produce. Just minutes outside of downtown Los Angeles, this same backyard is also home to Kelley's pet goat and Ameraucana chickens, which provide her with...
Festive Cookery
Vintage Recipes from the Peter Pauper Press Vault
Language: English
Release Date: March 2, 2017
From our family to yours! In 1951, Peter Pauper Press co-publisher Edna Beilenson compiled a book of recipes designed for holiday and at-home entertaining. Now we've delved into our archives to bring her classic collection back for aficionados of vintage cookery.
Includes nearly 200 updated...
How to Set a Table
Inspiration, Ideas, and Etiquette for Hosting Friends and Family
Language: English
Release Date: August 29, 2017
This hip, fabric-covered guide includes creative ways to style a table--whether for a sit-down dinner, cocktail party, brunch buffet, picnic in the park, and other fun get-togethers
Whether you live in a small apartment or sprawling suburban kitchen, How to Set a Table features stylish, modern...
Asian Accents
Stunning Decorating and Entertaining Ideas
Language: English
Release Date: October 23, 2012
Asian Accents fuses an Eastern tradition of serenity and balance with a Western sense of fun and curiosity. Experience the diversity and richness of Asian culture and welcome the exotic furnishings, textiles and flavors of Asia into your home.
From casual cocktails by the pool to sophisticated...
Fearless Cooking for Company
Michele Evans' Most Requested Recipes: A Cookbook
Language: English
Release Date: February 6, 2013
The serious cook is always delighted to hear the words ''superb" and "delicious" or even an occasional "bravo," but the ultimate compliment received at any table is a question: "May I have a copy of your recipe?" Whether it's Cream-Filled Crêpes Flamed in Cointreau or Grilled Knockwursts with Honey...
by Eva Weber
Language: English
Release Date: October 31, 2011
Language: English
Release Date: October 31, 2011
Chef Eva Weber offers helpful hints and advice on avoiding pitfalls in entertaining so that friends and family and associates can gather for an enjoyable time whether or not the host has outside help. Each chapter begins with a quotation, follows with anecdotes, observations, and tips for hosting...
InStyle Parties
The Complete Guide to Easy, Elegant Entertaining All Year Round
Language: English
Release Date: October 31, 2017
A completely revised and updated edition of the top-selling book from one of the leading beauty and fashion magazines, InStyle Parties is the must-have resource for anyone looking to host chic parties without stress or guesswork. The editors of InStyle offer their expert advice on hosting any type...
On Boards
Simple & Inspiring Recipe Ideas to Share at Every Gathering
Language: English
Release Date: October 30, 2018
TURN SIMPLE FOODS INTO BEAUTIFUL BOARDS WITH MORE THAN 100 EASY RECIPES AND IDEAS
Sharing food on boards is the perfect way to entertain family and friends. With minimum effort and maximum impact you can casually host in style and focus on spending time together, rather than being stuck in...
by Cynthia B Ainsworthe
Language: English
Release Date: December 13, 2016
Language: English
Release Date: December 13, 2016
Unique gift for the hard to please. Discover the passion for not only cooking, but for enriching the joie de vivre! Recipes that create delicious entertaining and romantic conclusions. Whether cooking for two or more, these easy dishes will enhance any occasion and can turn an ordinary eating experience...
It's a Chili Party
Sienna, #1
Language: English
Release Date: April 7, 2017
This is the first in a series of short themed cookbooks containing easy recipes, entertaining ideas, and nutrition information.
America craves chili. Every region in the nation holds a cook-off to find the spiciest and the most savory but the best chili is the one you make at home. It's a Chili...
Cheese Hors d'Oeuvres
50 Recipes for Crispy Canapés, Delectable Dips, Marinated Morsels, and Other Tasty Tidbits
Language: English
Release Date: April 1, 2008
Professional chef Hallie Harron offers up 50 new mouth-watering reasons to kick off parties and special occasions with one of the world’s most celebrated foods: cheese! Cheese Hors d’Oeuvres presents a savory medley of hot and cold cocktail snacks, finger foods, appetizers, and other irresistible...
Party Like a Rock Star
A Celebrity Party Planner's Tips and Tricks for Throwing an Unforgettable Bash
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 2009
A top Hollywood party planner on how to design a wide range of fabulous fêtes
Jes Gordon knows that girls just want to have fun. In Party Like A Rock Star, she shows them how. Gordon—a party-planner extraordinaire who has helmed events for the likes of Madonna, Barbra Streisand, Nicolas...
Host with Confidence
French Secrets for Successful Dinner Parties
Language: English
Release Date: May 9, 2014
Today, we are living a strange paradox. While cookbooks and home entertaining ideas are overflowing in stores and on the internet, Americans still view hosting at home as stressful, with an "all or nothing" approach.
So why do French women not only entertain at home regularly, but...
Good Food For Good Times 2
Simple Recipes for Sensational Celebrations
Language: English
Release Date: October 1, 2009
“Good Food for Good Times²” is a newly updated collection of irresistible recipes to celebrate everyday occasions. Jamie Gwen, Chef, Sommelier and radio and TV personality, along with co-author Lana Sills, dish up more than 150 recipes for 26 occasions including family gatherings, seasonal celebrations,...