Food - Entertaining & special occasions
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Books 121 to 140 of 222 - Entertaining & special occasions

Get Togethers  by Rachael Ray
Rachel Ray puts the fun back into entertaining with this exciting collection of recipes, all designed to feed a crowd or smaller gathering in 30 minutes or less

Paperback,  247 pp,  $26.95. Buy now

America Entertains  by David Tutera
From a Summer Solstice Celebration to a Ranch Country Wedding Reception, this collection of ingenious ideas for unique themed events--one for each month plus four additional occasions--covers everything from cocktails and floral designs to invitations.

Hardback,  124 pp,  $75.00. Buy now

Delicious  by Various
Another book from the delicious stable, Let's Entertain is full of wonderful recipes suitable for entertaining. Fabulous recipes from celebrity chefs including Maggi Beer, Nigella Lawson, Jill Dupleix, Stephanie Alexander, Bill Granger, Rick Stein, Curtis Stone, Ainsley Harriot, Delia Smith and Antonio Carluccio. Learn how to make the perfect menu for a seafood barbecue, weekend dining, a breakfast by the pool and much more. Recipes include chocolate rasperry cake, fish tagine, panzanella, banana chocolate bread, chilli mussels and teriyaki salmon. Advice on table setting, planning events and sourcing foods is also included.

Paperback,  176 pp,  $35.00. Buy now

Great Pumpkins  by Peter Cole, Jessica Hurley and Kate Kunath and others
Great Pumpkins features pumpkin-carving ideas to light up Halloween, from an evil witch on a broomstick sure to terrify the neighbors to cute little kittens to welcome 'frady cats of all stripes. Artist Peter Cole has created a delightfully clever array of pumpkin tableaux, including Pumpkinstein, a monstrous experiment in scary fun, and Cinderella's Coach, a beautiful carriage flanked by two white gourd swans. Simple instructions give novice carvers the know-how, while experienced carvers will find practical inspiration for show-stopping artistry. Step-by-step instructions for selecting a pumpkin with the potential for greatness and a look at carving supplies complete this whimsical guide. Includes a selection of easy-to-use stencils.

Hardback,  80 pp,  $20.95. Buy now

The Best Mennonite Fellowhship Meals  by Phyllis Pellman Good and Louise Stoltzfus
Favorite recipes to share with friends at home or at church. More than 900 recipes ranging from Sweet and Sour Baked Beans to Potluck Fondue, from Seven Layer Salad to Tarragon Mushrooms, from Peach Praline Pie to Tapioca Dessert, from Zucchini or Eggplant Moussaka to Chicken with Ginger, and from Homemade Rolls to Native Bannock. This practical, easy-to-use cookbook is full of recipes which may be made without elaborate preparation. It contains ideas for finger foods, one-dish meals, health-conscious cooks, cross-cultural dishes, and small recipes for entertaining at home, as well as a few recipes large enough to serve several hundred people. All from the kitchens of a people known for their delectable cooking

Paperback,  304 pp,  $27.95. Buy now

Dinner is Served  by Arthur Inch and Arlene Hirst
Using his 50 years of butler experience, Inch explains the element of the table and serving etiquette

,  142 pp,  $25.95. Buy now

Preston Bailey's Design for Entertaining  by Preston Bailey
Preston Bailey's DESIGN FOR ENTERTAINING is a sourcebook of inspiration and ideas for envisioning and creating the perfect ambiance for any major party or event. In an engaging, clearly written text peppered with examples and tips, Bailey guides the reader through the process of planning a party with his 'total decor concept' that brings all the elements of a party together to create a singular environment. Beginning with large decisions such as picking the theme, creating the mood and transforming the space to fit the vision for the event, it moves on to the details - flowers, lighting, table settings - that help promote the theme or enhance a mood. Throughout the book are fill-colour photos of events - including Melissa Rivers' wedding an

,  188 pp,  $62.95. Buy now

How to Cook Everything, Holiday Cooking 
This title offers 90 easy-to-follow recipes for the busy holiday season (Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, New Years, holiday parties and more). Bittman's guidance makes it easy to shop for, prepare, and cook every recipe, from simple marinated olives.

Paperback,  144 pp,  $20.95. Buy now

PAD Parties Entertaining for Ultra-Living  by Matt Maranian
The highly anticipated follow-up to Pad, the definitive guide to extreme domestic d�cor, Pad Parties is the irreverent manual that will make any party an over-the-top sensation. Filled with deceptively simple and funky recipes for drinks, exotic garnishes, and appetisers, Pad Parties also includes ideas for enhancing the partyscape with music, ambient oddities, and creative homemade projects. Readers will learn how to transform a forlorn thrift store painting into an arty liquor larder and infuse their soirees with a gentle touch of surreal perversity by screening classroom safety films and Liberace variety shows. Concocted late in the night by a team on the leading edge of party style, the secrets to a happening scene are all here.

Hardback,  180 pp,  $34.95. Buy now

The Bride and Groom Cookbook  by Mary Corpening Barber, Sara Corpening Whiteford
Ready to entertain the new in-laws? A weekend brunch of Sausage and Cheddar Cheese Strata comes together in a snap and is certain to impress. If something a little more romantic is in order, Brie and Champagne Fondue for Two shared in front of a roaring fire is as cozy as it gets. Everyday favourites like Classic Lasagna, Grilled Chicken with Roasted Red Pepper Salsa and Silken Chocolate Tart will have even inexperienced cooks looking like pros in the kitchen. Whether cooking on the fly with Dinners in a Dash - a meal on the table in 30 minutes or less - or hosting that first-ever holiday dinner, this is the cookbook newlyweds need to chop, peel, saut� and roast in harmony in the kitchen.

Hardback,  272 pp,  $48.95. Buy now

Last-minute Party Girl: Fashionable, Fearless and Foolishly Simple Entertaining  by Erika Lenkert
This guide is about how to get your pad last-minute party-ready by stocking the pantry properly. It features more that 100 recipes for easily preparable dishes, decorating tricks, emergency supplies for the party-girl pantry, and quick refreshers on hostessing.

Paperback,  224 pp,  $27.95. Buy now

Martha Stewart's Menus for Entertaining  by Martha Stewart
Step-by-step photographs and instructions detail the entire process of food preparation, cooking, decorating, and setting the table, in a collection of twenty menus for festive gatherings.

Paperback,  224 pp,  $27.95. Buy now

Table Chic  by Kelly Hoppen
This volume of ideas for creating glamorous and stylish table settings: looks at colour and texture, showing how to use what you already have; deals with occasions with a range of beautifully photographed table settings; and contains a design directory.

Paperback,  144 pp,  $36.95. Buy now

Party Shots: Recipes for Jiggle-Iscious Fun   by Mittie Hellmich
What could be more fun than shimmering cubes of juiced-up gelatin? Party Shots explores the creative possibilities of this compact cocktail, a trend that's making an appearance even in upscale restaurants and bars. Innovative and often outrageous, these spirited shots go way beyond the basic lime gelatin and vodka combo. This colorful little book of lip-smacking libations offers twisted takes on old classics, such as the Atomic Tonic and the coconut-scented Pi�a Gelata, as well as crazy new concoctions infused with exotic liqueurs and even Champagne. Silly, sassy, and packed with easy ways to liven up any gathering, Party Shots is sure to induce a conversational buzz.

Hardback,  96 pp,  $16.95. Buy now

The Good Cigar  by H.Paul Jeffers and Kevin Gordon
For the millions of cigar enthusiasts who knew the cigar was never gone, and for those just recently acquainted with this glorious emblem of the good life, here is a celebration of cigars and cigar smoking that will enhance an evening at the fireside with a good cigar. The Good Cigar offers almost everything there is to know about cigar smoking: how cigars are made, the major cigar-producing countries, and the authors' evaluation of the best cigars in quality and value. Also included are fascinating notes on the history of cigar smoking, and the cigar in literature and the arts. An honour roll of famous cigar smokers past and present, rounds out this book

Paperback,  224 pp,  $14.95. Buy now

Gifts from the Kitchen for Dummies  by Andrea Swenson
This volume should help you to get inspired with tips on cooking, gift-wrapping and presentation. From easy-to-follow recipes to creative presentation ideas, you'll find everything you need to make special, personal gifts that taste great and look terrific.

Paperback,  260 pp,  $22.95. Buy now

Halloween Fun and Food  by Sara Lewis
Packed with spooky step-by-step projects for all the family to make and enjoy, including scary masks, ghoulish decorations and recipes for a chilly Halloween night, this title contains everything you need to make Halloween parties a howling success.

Paperback,  64 pp,  $15.00. Buy now

Desperation Entertaining  by Beverly Mills and Alicia Ross
With 200 recipes and problem solvers, this text is a complete game plan for having guests over without having to spend more than 20 minutes on a dish, or 20 minutes per cook-ahead phase. Recipes include Cajun catfish gumbo, citris shrimp kebabs, Rocky Road brownie sundaes and sunset key lime pie

Paperback,  368 pp,  $20.95. Buy now

Secrets of Entertaining  by Gail Greco
Whether you're entertaining for one or a hundred or trying to create romance for that special someone, you'll find this book essential to creating the perfect setting. Included are hundreds of tips for living the romantic life and innovative ideas for cooking, decorating, and gardening.

Paperback,  278 pp,  $22.95. Buy now

Party Basics for New Nesters  by Maria McBride
You did it! You got married and hosted what was probably the most significant party of your life. Now it's time to begin that very important first year as a married couple. Taking your first steps as newlyweds should be an extension of the wonderful events that just took place, paving the way for all of the celebrations to come in your new life together. And there isn't a better guide through this first year than Maria McBride, who knows from experience that spending quality time with family and friends is the healthiest way to embrace and celebrate a new partnership. With McBride's signature dose of style and elegance, this book guides newlyweds through their new world of couples entertaining.

Paperback,  239 pp,  $55.95. Buy now