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Guide Picks - Top 9 Cookbooks for Entertaining |
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When planning a meal for guests, most people select recipes that are
more interesting than those they'd cook after a long day of work. In other
words, you scratch the frank and beans casserole for something a little
more exciting. I've selected the books that I turn to most
often when entertaining guests. Besides great recipes, some offer complete
menu suggestions to round things out when I'm feeling uninspired.
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1) The
New Joy of Cooking
An indispensable reference book that every cook and
hostess should have in her kitchen. Covers cooking techniques, recipes, advice, and menus, all of
which have been updated in this latest edition that includes more ethnic recipes and
healthful meal preparation advice.
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2) Entertaining
1-2-3
It's hard to believe, author Rozanne Gold has devised more than 300 recipes worthy of
entertaining that use only three ingredients. By using quality ingredients, this
minimalist turns out an impressive menu that even those of us with limited time
can handle.
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3) The
New Basics Cookbook
A tried and true
recipe collection geared toward stylish entertaining. Easy to follow
recipes and practical entertaining advice.
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4) Party
Food
As a professional caterer and party
planner, Lorna Wing as written a practical guide to throwing stylish parties.
This book is filled with tips on everything from selecting the right music to
creating the perfect table. Includes over 150 contemporary recipes.
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5) The
Good Enough to Eat Breakfast Cookbook
You'll want to have
this book when the overnight guests arrive. Great instructions and recipes
for the full range of breakfast food.
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6) Weber's
Big Book of Grilling
This book became a
favorite this past summer. Whenever I turned to the grill, which was
often, I turned to this book for recipes, grilling charts and techniques.
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7) Bon
Appétit, Outdoor Entertaining
Make a splash
with these stylish outdoor party and picnic ideas
from Bon Appétit. Loaded with tasty recipes and lots of practical advice for
taking your party on the road.
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8) Great
Cakes
What could be more
inviting to guests than a freshly baked cake that you created in your own
kitchen? And I'm not talking about the kind that comes in a box. With this
great cake cookbook, the aromas wafting from your kitchen will have all
the neighbors flocking to see who the great baker is. An excellent mix of
easy and more challenging recipes, with detailed instructions, can be
found in this book .
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9) Prime
Time Emeril
This is a newcomer to
my cookbook library, but it's already provided me with great recipes for
entertaining. I'll be sure to turn to it often when I want to
"kick things up a notch."
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