Dinner Parties: Simple Recipes for Easy Entertaining
Fabulous food and good times are on the menu with this collection of delicious, no-fuss recipes from home entertaining expert Jessica Strand. From an intimate dinner for four to a festive feast for a dozen, this collection of simple, yet sensational, recipes will inspire both experienced dinner hosts and first-time party planners. Orchestrating a cozy double-date is an affair to remember with elegant cocktails, Dry Rub Pork Ribs, Asian Coleslaw, and a special treat -- Homemade Sundaes (one...
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Fabulous food and good times are on the menu with this collection of delicious, no-fuss recipes from home entertaining expert Jessica Strand. From an intimate dinner for four to a festive feast for a dozen, this collection of simple, yet sensational, recipes will inspire both experienced dinner hosts and first-time party planners. Orchestrating a cozy double-date is an affair to remember with elegant cocktails, Dry Rub Pork Ribs, Asian Coleslaw, and a special treat -- Homemade Sundaes (one per couple for an extra dose of romance) -- and when a full-scale gala for twelve is what's in order, Moroccan-style Roast Leg of Lamb with Mint Pesto is a show-stopper. Filled with enticing color photographs to whet the appetite as well as "menu managers" suggesting timelines for when to prepare and serve each delectable dish, Dinner Parties guarantees effortless entertaining at home.
Introduction8Dinner Party Planning Tips10Dinners for Four13A Southern Dinner with a Twist14Lillet Cocktail15Dry Rub Pork Ribs17Asian Coleslaw18Corn on the Cob with Whipped Parsley Butter20Chocolate Sundaes22An Elegant Steak Feast24Leek and Potato Soup25Roasted Beet, Mache, Gorgonzola, and Toasted Walnut Salad27Grilled Rib-Eye Steaks with Salsa Verde29Garlic Bread31Lemon-Rosemary Sorbet32A Rustic Vegetarian Dinner34Roasted Asparagus with Poached Eggs and Parmesan Cheese36Savory Caramelized Onion, Tomato, and Basil Tart37Watercress and Roasted-Shallot Salad with Tangerine Vinaigrette40Peachy Cream Rustic Tartlets41Dinners for Six43A Touch of Sicily44Sicilian Sardine Pasta45Roasted Sweet-and-Sour Orange Chicken48Arugula and Endive Salad50Raspberry Tart51First-Signs-of-Spring Feast53Manchego Cheese, Dates, and Pistachios54Grilled Lamb Chops with Roasted Grape, Olive, and Walnut Relish57Brussels Sprouts Hash58Strawberry Shortcakes59A Sophisticated Supper62Citron Vodka Martinis63Smoked Trout Canapes with Sour Cream and Chives63Provencal Beef Stew65Boiled New Potatoes Tossed in Parsley and Butter66Key Lime Pie68Dinners for Eight70An Autumn Dinner71Roasted Almonds with Sea Salt72Roasted Pork Shoulder with Herbal Rub and Fennel73Potato, Onion, and Tomato Gratin74Sauteed Spinach77Prune and Almond Tart78A North African Feast80Marinated Olives82Spinach, Fuyu Persimmon, and Pine Nut Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette83Chicken Tagine with Couscous84Roasted Eggplant Smothered in Olive Oil, Parsley, and Garlic87Phyllo Nests with Honey and Walnuts89A Cooling Summer Spread90Guacamole with Chips91Andalusian Gazpacho92Poached Salmon with Cucumber, Dill, and Watercress Sauce93Wild Rice, Pecan, and Dried Cranberry Salad96Creamy Blueberry Pie98Dinners for Ten to Twelve100A Winter Feast101Arugula, Blood Orange, and Fennel Salad with Walnut Oil102Roasted Leg of Lamb with Mint Pesto103Broccoli Mash106Roasted Mixed New Potatoes107Rice Pudding with Brandied Cherries109A Simple Supper110Bruschetta with Chopped Tomatoes, Parsley, and Basil112Chicken a la Mama113Chopped Escarole Salad with Grapefruit and Avocado114Dark Chocolate Brownies with Coffee Ice Cream117Comfort Food for Friends119Bagna Cauda with Fennel, Endives, and Cauliflower120Baked Three-Cheese Pasta with Pancetta121Frisee Salad with Mushrooms, Tomatoes, and Red Onion125Apricot, Cherry, and Blueberry Crisp with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream127Index128Table of Equivalents131
