Learn to COOK - Perfect Party Food: All the Recipes and Tips You'll Ever Need for Stress-Free Entertaining from the Diva of Do-Ahead

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Binding: Paperback Dewey Decimal Number: 642.4 EAN: 9781558322608 ISBN: 1558322604 Label: Harvard Common Press Manufacturer: Harvard Common Press Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 704 Publication Date: 2005-10-05 Publisher: Harvard Common Press Release Date: 2005-10-05 Studio: Harvard Common Press
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Editorial Reviews: How do you throw a party without stressing out? Plan ahead and do-ahead. This entertaining guide from Diane Phillips, the Diva of Do-Ahead, with help you get out of the kitchen and into your own party. She presents nearly 500 recipes that can all be made ahead of time--some days and even weeks--that taste delicious, and are designed to be served buffet style. Handy icons show which recipes are just right for a backyard barbecue, an elegant cocktail party, or an all-night blow-out bash. Dozens of menu suggestions, templates for figuring out the menu range and quantities, easy decorating tips, and guidelines for stocking a bar complete this essential guide to entertaining.
Spotlight customer reviews: Customer Rating: Summary: It has made parties so much easier!!!! Comment: I have only made one thing in here I did not like; The Cubano sandwich, it was dry and hard to eat. Otherwise everything has been great. Mama D's margaritas have made it so I am not stuck at the blender during parties. The Tortalini Skewers were great, as was the marinated shrimp dish. I used to be scrambling at the last minute at parties because I like to make most of my own food. The last party I had, almost everything was from this book and it was the first time I was done in the kitchen when the first guests arrived (well maybe 5 or 10 minutes after that). I am going to see if she has added anymore books like this. The only drawback is no pretty pictures, but I think it is worth it to have so many recipes! Customer Rating: Summary: missing some options Comment: I am disappointed. Many of the recipes seem oversimplified (e.g. the chili is missing any fresh veggies) and are all terribly high in fat content. There is not a single vegetarian entree in the book and many of the veggie side-dishes are sprinkled with ham, bacon, or other forms of meat. This would be good for a heavy carnivore/new cook... but, doesn't add to my repertoire (and I am not an awesome cook). Customer Rating: Summary: Lots of ideas to consider Comment: The do-ahead tips really help when trying to pull of a big party or event while keeping the last minute "to do" list as short as possible. There is quite a variety of recipes inside, almost anything you could think of - maybe almost too overwhelming if you don't have anything in mind. Customer Rating: Summary: Excited to use Comment: Purchased and haven't used yet. Looking through the book it has some really great ideas and I can't wait to try some of them. I only gave it 4 stars because I haven't actually tried any of the recipes yet. I need to plan a party now so I can use this book! Customer Rating: Summary: Fantastic!! Comment: I love this book! Every recipe I have made has been pretty uncomplicated, and the results have been somewhere between pretty good to excellent. No duds or very expensive ingredients. A great go-to book for large gatherings. More Reviews