Ebook: Entertaining: recipes and inspirations for gathering with family and friends

Entertaining: Recipes and Inspirations for Gathering with Family and Friends; CONTENTS; INTRODUCTION; CHAPTER 1: PLANNING YOUR PARTY; DIFFERENT PARTY STYLES; WHAT'S THE THEME?; INVITATIONS; HOW MANY GUESTS?; WHERE TO HOLD THE PARTY?; WHAT TYPE OF FOOD SERVICE TO OFFER?; CREATE A MASTER PLAN; YOUR PARTY TIMELINE AND HELPFUL LISTS; PLANNING THE PARTY SPACE: TABLES, CHAIRS, AND THE ROOM SETUP; DECIDING ON DÉCOR; THE ROLE OF HOST; DON'T FORGET WHY YOU ARE DOING THIS; CHAPTER 2: HORS D'OEUVRE AND FINGER FOODS; SELECTING HORS D'OEUVRE AND FINGER FOODS FOR A MENU; RECEPTION FOOD SERVING STYLES.;A must-have resource for anyone who loves entertaining friends and family at home In this new book from the CIA, you'll find everything you need to plan and pull off unforgettable get-togethers & mdash;from important formal events to simple, casual affairs with friends. It's packed with plenty of recipes for perfect party foods, as well as practical and thorough advice on planning, decorating, and serving. It also features helpful and gorgeous full-color photographs throughout. More than 300 delicious recipes for first courses, main courses, sides, desserts, and drinksAdvice and techniques on ent.