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Books > Health, Home & Family > Family & health > Etiquette & entertaining > Parties
This sumptuous guide gives you everything you need to put together
the perfect cheeseboard for any occasion, with 40 beautiful
delicious ideas to suit all tastes. Morgan McGlynn, resident cheese
expert from Channel 4's Sunday Brunch, brings you this complete
guide, filled with beautiful recipes to wow guests and delight the
palate. A how-to guide that breaks the cheeseboard down into its
components- cheese, meat, accompaniments, garnish. - allowing you
to create stunning spreads for any occasion. Ideas include: Brunch
Board: Make the most important meal of the day a little more
special with this mouthwatering selection of cheeses and
accompaniments. Cosy Night In Board - Shelter in on cold winter
evenings with a warming fondue for two as a centre piece, the ideal
sharing board for the one you love with wine parings for each
cheese. Halloween Cheeseboard - Full of cheesy treats, spooky
crackers and scarily stinky cheeses, this is the perfect board for
when the autumn nights start to draw in. Apres Ski Board - A rich
collection of mountain cheeses perfect for enjoying in front of a
cozy open fire. Ultimate Match-Day Board: Add some flavour to
complement the big game with stuffed mini peppers, spicy guacamole
and homemade blue cheese and chive sauce. Perfect Summer Picnic:
This light and fresh selection is the ideal cheeseboard for the
summer, and can be packed up and taken on walks, trips or days out.
Festive Cheese Wreath - The perfect holiday centrepiece, ideally
enjoyed with a Christmas Martini. Most importantly, this book will
teach you how to pair cheeses perfectly, from classic pairings to
the unexpected. In addition to the easy-to-follow instructions and
gorgeous inspiration, The Modern Cheeseboard also pairs drinks to
match the boards, along with recipes for your own chutneys and
jams. With boards ranging from the everyday to the showstopper,
alongside ideas for key occasions throughout the year and
inspiration from around the World, this book is guaranteed to wow
guests and have mouths watering.
50 party recipes to suit every occasion, from award-winning food
writer Kate Young. It's time to spend time with those we love most.
It's time to party. In The Little Library Parties, Kate Young draws
on all of her experience catering for weddings and events, and her
love of cooking for friends, to provide 50 sensational new recipes
for entertaining. From dinner party feasts and canapes for a crowd,
to barbeques, tea parties, house parties and that all important
morning-after tonic, Kate provides delicious and joyful recipes -
as always, inspired by her favourite literature - to ensure your
get-together tastes delicious. With beautiful photographs
throughout and in a gorgeous, giftable format, this is the perfect
book to help you kick off the party season. 'Transportative...
[The] recipes are enhancing and useful' Caroline Eden, TLS on The
Little Library Christmas
Swap your favorite cocktails with these plant-based mocktail
alternatives! Developed by two registered dietitians, the
non-alcoholic drink recipes in Mocktail Party feature nutritious,
all-natural ingredients with minimal sugar that you can easily find
at any grocery store. The book also features valuable information
about the benefits of an alcohol-free lifestyle, tips for
sustainable mixology, and advice for ordering mocktails at a
restaurant or bar. If you're tired of hangovers and don't want to
drink sugar-loaded, processed sodas instead, then these healthy and
delicious recipes are for you. Mocktail Party includes recipes for
every occasion: Classics like a Pal-no-ma and Aperol-less Spritz
Drinks with a twist like Watermelon Mock-jito & Summer Jam
Fresca Brunch favorites like No-Bull Bloody & Kiwi No-secco
Dessert treats like Salted Carmel & Tiramisu Mock-tinis Frozen
coolers like No Way Frose & Blueberry Acai Daiquiri Holiday
beverages like Pumpkin Spice Latte & Warm Cider and Sage Join
the growing movement of health-conscious people who are cutting
down on alcohol and opting to "make it a mocktail" instead.
Terrific Tablecloths from the '40s and '50s is a must have book for
anyone interested in textiles. These tablecloths take us back to
mom's or grandma's kitchen and the colorful prints inspired by
wartime victory gardens, mountain dogwood, and springtime bouquets.
And who can forget the wonderful souvenir maps from vacations in
Florida? More than 400 color photographs are here to be enjoyed.
Captions and updated values make this an invaluable resource for
collectors, designers, and antique dealers.
With over 50 tasty recipes, Christmas Treats is a must for all festive gatherings.
There's no better way to get into the Christmas spirit than by filling your house with the delicious aromas of a mouthwatering bake. Featuring recipes for cookies, truffles, festive bark, cupcakes, chocolate logs, stollen, frozen desserts, brioches, drinks and more, the book is packed with treats for beginners and baking experts alike. Written by experienced pastry chef and YouTuber Guillame Marinette, these failsafe recipes will delight your holiday meals.
So whether you fancy an easy Christmas snack to kick-start the holiday vibes, or the main dessert on the big day, this is the book for you.
Visit your dark side with 60 frightfully delicious plant-based
comfort-foods, baked goods, and cocktails inspired by your favorite
horror movies and TV shows. From the mad mind of acclaimed chef
Zach Neil comes this killer plant-based cookbook inspired by your
favorite horror movies and TV shows. The follow-up to his
best-selling cookbook, Nightmare Before Dinner, the Death for
Dinner Cookbook delivers gruesome goodness in 60 stick-to-your guts
comfort-food recipes, from startling starters and monstrous mains
to depraved desserts and cursed cocktails, including: Crystal Lake
BBQ Sliders, inspired by Friday the 13th - The only thing better
than warm sunshine, campfires, and working up an appetite after
escaping the clutches of Jason Vorhees are these pulled mushroom
sliders. Children of the Hominy, inspired by Children of the Corn -
An ancient recipe from Gatlin, Nebraska, this pozole will make
anyone rise up from the stalks. The Hills Have Fries, inspired by
The Hills Have Eyes - This hill of hand-cut french fries smothered
in a bechamel and chili sauce and topped with fresh scallions, red
onion, fakon, and cilantro and lime sour cream will have everyone
watching you. Blood Orange Cheesecake Trifle, inspired by Dexter -
Complete with blood orange, vegan cream cheese, and hints of lemon,
this dessert is the right amount of sweet and airy-no gloves or
plastic wrap are required to make. Never Sleep Again, inspired by
Nightmare on Elm Street - Stay awake (and alive!) with this
alternative take on an old-fashioned cocktail made with a shot of
espresso. Though the recipes may look terrifying, they are easy to
make and will impress even the most stubborn carnivores. So, get
ready to throw the ultimate Halloween party or some epic movie
nights. Let's just hope Freddy, Michael, and Jason stay on the
screen and off the guest list. [cue the beet-juice splatter]
* CARD PAIRING GAME: Includes 100 full-color printed cards to match
50 sets of great music + boozy beverage pairings * RECIPE BOOK:
88-page book provides information on the music and full instruction
for 50 amazing cocktails * DISCOVER YOUR OWN PAIRINGS: Book
includes space to create your own unique music and drink
combinations * ENTERTAIN LIKE A PRO: This game works for solo play
as well as groups of 2, 3, or more * INSPIRED BY BEST-SELLING BOOK:
Game based on Booze & Vinyl, the original guide to pairing
cocktails with excellent music
On a seven-acre small holding in rural Northern Ireland, organic
gardener Jo Facer and head chef Erin Bunting run fork-to-fork
supper club, organic small-holding and fledgling cooking and
growing school, The Edible Flower. In their first cookbook, learn
to grow and cook edible flowers with Jo and Erin's delicious
recipes inspired by the seasonal produce they grow in their kitchen
garden and the wild food they forage from their local shores and
hedgerows. Feast, celebrate and bring people together with over 50
recipes for small plates, mains, desserts, baking, snacks and
drinks, at once fresh and flavourful and absolutely stunning to
serve. Recipes include: Ribboned Courgette & Avocado Salad with
Poppy Seeds & Calendula, Pot Marigold Soda Bread, Lilac Panna
Cotta with Strawberries, Rice with Lemon Verbena, Cardamom &
Edible Flower Petals, Marigold Petal Pasta, Courgette Flower Tacos,
Carnation and Blackberry Cooler, Slow Roast Lamb with Lavender,
Lemon & Apricots, Blackberry & Sweet Geranium Tart,
Vietnamese Summer Rolls with Violas, Aubergine Katsu Curry with
Pickled Magnolia and many more ...
This elegant coffee table cookbook highlights the luxe and elegance
of the Christmas at Downton Abbey and features a collection of
traditional British holiday recipes, from appetizers to desserts,
that were popular during the Edwardian period. Take a seat at the
Christmas table of Downton Abbey, the historic British estate at
the heart of the popular PBS series. Downton fans will appreciate
this enticing collection of classic British holiday recipes from
the Edwardian era, evocative narratives about Christmas traditions,
and seasonal anecdotes from the award-winning series. Colorful
photographs of finished dishes, fan-favorite moments from the
Christmas episodes, and excerpts of character quotes bring the
spirit of the holidays to life.
In 40 Ways to Fold a Napkin you will discover 40 ways to turn your
meal into a tablescaped event, worthy of an Instagram post. From
simple folds that can hold cutlery to elegant knots, quirky
envelopes and more, your event will instantly become more refined
and classy. There are even some special folds for Christmas,
Thanksgiving, Easter and more. From birthdays to DIY weddings,
dinner parties or just a Friday night at home for two, this stylish
guide is for anyone who loves to entertain. Make every meal an
event by folding your napkins.
Oaxaca authors Bricia Lopez and Javier Cabral are back with the
first major cookbook about how to create asada-Mexican-style
grilled meat-at home In millions of backyards across Southern
California, an asada means a gathering of family, friends, great
music, cold drinks, good times, and community-all centered around
the primal allure of juicy, smoky grilled meat with flavors and
spices traditional to Mexico. The smell of asada is a cloud of joy
that lingers in the streets of Los Angeles. With Asada: The Art of
Mexican-Style Grilling, Mexican food authorities and the authors of
Oaxaca, Bricia Lopez and Javier Cabral, are back with more than 100
recipes that show you how to prepare the right dishes and drinks
for your next carne asada gathering. Asada will both guide you in
crafting mouthwatering food and inspire the right laidback
atmosphere. Everyone says they love a spicy margarita and asada
tacos, but very few understand the culture that informs these
flavors. Divided into the eight crucial elements of any carne
asada: botanas (appetizers), carnes (meats), mariscos (seafood),
side dishes and vegetables, salsas, aguas frescas, cocktails, and
dessert, Asada walks you through every step. From Lopez's secret
"michelada marinade" to game-changing salsas that will elevate any
grilled meat, this cookbook is the ultimate guide to making and
beginning to understand the magic of asada.
'Exactly the kind of person you want to lead you through
Christmas... a comprehensive volume' Diana Henry, Sunday Telegraph
'A snapshot of idyllic, rural River Cottage life ... Imaginative
and wonderful' Delicious Magazine Christmas at River Cottage
encapsulates the very best that the season has to offer, guiding
you from the autumn equinox, through advent and Christmas, and
merrily into the new year with inspiration, traditions and
indispensable recipes for every festive occasion. These are recipes
that have been honed over the years and are rooted in the River
Cottage foundations of tradition, seasonality and sustainability.
As well as the ultimate versions of all the classics, there are a
whole host of new ideas for showstopping centrepieces, sparkling
cocktails, prep-ahead canapes, edible gifts, livening up leftovers,
as well as some of Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall's festive
favourites. And accompanying all of this are tips from Lucy and
Hugh on planning ahead, making natural decorations, effortlessly
feeding a crowd and orchestrating the great Christmas Dinner so
you'll also be able to find the magic along the way.
Sunday Times bestseller Award-winning cook Anna Jones blazes the
trail again for how we all want to cook now: quick, sustainably and
stylishly. In this exciting new collection of over 200 simple
recipes, Anna Jones limits the pans and simplifies the ingredients
for all-in-one dinners that keep things fast and easy. These super
varied every night recipes celebrate vegetables and deliver
knock-out flavour but without taking time and energy. There are
one-tray dinners, like a baked dahl with tamarind-glazed sweet
potato, quick dishes like tahini broccoli on toast, one-pot soups
and stews like Persian noodle as well as one-pan fritters and
pancakes such as golden rosti with ancho chilli chutney. Onebrings
together a way of eating that is mindful of the planet. Anna gives
you practical advice and shows how every small change in planning,
shopping and reducing waste will make a difference. There are also
100 recipes for using up any amount of your most-eaten veg and
ideas to help you use the foods that most often end up being thrown
away. This book is good for you, your pocket and the planet.
Eat delicious snacks and game-friendly meals in between dice rolls
and encounters with this easy-to-follow RPG themed cookbook perfect
for every game group. Feed your gamer group with this collection of
75 game-friendly bar bites, finger foods, and easy-to-share meals.
With recipes from the passable Goodberries Baked Cheese-wrapped
dates to the one-handed Dragon on a Stick Easy-Eat Meat Skewers to
the player-favorite Inspiration Points Peanut Butter White
Chocolate Pretzels, this cookbook has you covered for any game
night adventure. Complete with easy-to-follow recipes and the wit
and wisdom of the authors of A Dragon Walks into a Bar and
Dungeonmeister, this book will hit the spot for hungry fighters,
spellcasters, and anyone else at the table. Additional recipes
include: -Goblintzes-Cheese Blintzes -Genasi's Delight-Masala
Peanuts -Remarkably Movable Rods-Candied Bacon -The Picked
Pocket-Hamburger Stuffed Rolls -Healing Words-Lavender Cupcakes
with Honey Frosting -Shards of Elemental Chaos-Candy Bark -Hex Grid
Cookies-Map-Based Sugar Cookies
THE TIMES - BEST FOOD BOOKS OF 2022 DAILY MAIL - COOKERY BOOKS OF
THE YEAR 2022 Over 80 recipes for Sunday suppers and midweek meals,
packed full of flavour, from one of the UK's best-loved chefs
'Everything one wants in a cookbook. Beautiful, elegant simplicity.
Angela's gorgeous The Weekend Cook is a vital addition to any
cook's kitchen' Stanley Tucci 'This is a brilliant cookery book by
a brilliant woman' Claudia Winkleman ___________________ An
invitation to supper at Angela Hartnett's house is a real treat.
Nestled in the heart of London's vibrant East End, you know you're
going to get delicious food, great company and a relaxed atmosphere
that is as far removed from the high-octane stress of a
professional kitchen as it is from the awkward social anxiety that
many of us face when hosting a dinner. Angela knows the secrets to
throwing the most relaxed and enjoyable dinners for friends and
family - sometimes mad, but always magical evenings that people
talk about for months afterwards - and in this book she's going to
share them. Recipes include: Potato and Wild Garlic Soup Braised
Oxtail Whole Trout with Almond and Herb Stuffing Sunday Night
Cupboard Spaghetti Queen of Puddings Great flavours and simple
recipes abound in these pages, each one a joy to cook and eat, from
satisfying one-pot dishes and comforting risottos to perfect party
food and bakes to feed a hungry crowd. Collected in these pages are
over 80 recipes from one of Britain's most-loved chefs, as well as
time saving tips and cheats that will take the stress out of
hosting and allow you to enjoy your dinner parties without breaking
a sweat. The only essential ingredients are friends and family ...
and lots of them. ___________________ 'Incredible ... Every dish is
heartfelt and flavour-led' Tom Kerridge 'Whether you are planning a
festive dinner party or a simple night in for two, Angela's
sumptuous recipes will fill you with joy' Michel Roux Jr
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