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Ruth Pretty Entertains  by Ruth Pretty
Whether your occasion is a celebration, a summer barbecue, a cosy winter fireside meal, a posh affair or simply drinks and nibbles, you are sure to find plenty of recipes to delight and impress your guests and create special memories in Ruth Pretty Entertains

Paperback,  176 pp,  $45.00. Buy now

Sarah Raven's Complete Christmas  by Sarah Raven
The only book this year that provides every recipe and idea that you will need to plan and enjoy the months ahead of Christmas to New Year's Eve. Sarah Raven, author of 2007's stunning Garden Cookbook (voted cookbook of the year by the Guild of Food Writers' and the Independent), presents the last word on food, flowers and decorations for the Christmas season. First, Sarah guides us through the Christmas build-up, suggesting puddings, sauces and edible presents to prepare before everything becomes too hectic. She then offers maximum-impact, minimum-fuss flowers and decorations, stylish party nibbles and a host of Yuletide meals for every palate, including a last-minute recipe for the all-important Christmas pudding. Finally, she sees us saf

,  272 pp,  $69.95. Buy now

The Everything Healthy Cooking for Parties  by Everything
With a third of Americans on a diet at any given time, planning party menus can be a challenge for any hostess. Veteran cookbook author Linda Larsen has the solution! She offers readers healthy cooking tips and delicious party-food recipes with their health in mind. Her recipes include lots of fruits and vegetables and low-fat ingredients like turkey bacon and tofu, so the foods are good for you and taste great! Readers will find many festive recipes: Cantaloupe Punch High-Fiber Cashew Pear Bread Low-Fat Turkey Swiss Sandwiches Lemon Meringue Crunch Trifle and more! With this book, readers will discover that party food doesnat have to be bad for you. And thatas reason enough to throw parties more often!

Paperback,  272 pp,  $22.95. Buy now

Party Time  by Jane Price
Party Time contains a great collection of recipes for whatever type of party you are planning. Whether it's cocktails and nibbles, a barbecue with friends, or a more formal gathering for larger groups, Party Time has recipes to suit the occasion. And to finish off the event, there's a great chapter on Desserts - chocolate cherry trifle, devil's food cake, pavlova with fresh fruit, or baked lime and passionfruit cheesecake - to end the occasion on a sweet note.It is a must-have collection of recipes for anyone thinking of planning a party, either a cocktail party or a small gathering of friends and family. Chapters include Cocktail Hour, Buffet, Sushi and sashimi, Tapas to meze, and Desserts. Recipes include crumbed calamari with chilli plum

Paperback,  256 pp,  $34.95. Buy now

Small Parties  by Marguerite Marceau Henderson
Close friends, a bottle of fine wine, and a palate-pleasing menu comprise the ultimate ambience for a perfect evening of entertainment. Small Parties presents a guideline for all types of entertaining, from simple buffet fare to elegant dinners with several courses, offering tips and hints on advance preparation-hours or even a day ahead. The menus found in Small Parties have a hint of elegant simplicity for a year of celebrations and can be made both by the ambitious home chef or the novice cook with limited kitchen space. Whether a romantic party for two or a holiday gathering for twelve, Small Parties offers menus for all types of smaller group gatherings as well as helpful tips on food presentation, garnishes, decor and much more!

Paperback,  192 pp,  $27.95. Buy now

Easy Entertaining  by Darina Allen
In our busy lives, even having a few friends over for a meal can seem a time-consuming and daunting task. In this much-needed book, the experienced Darina Allen smoothes away the stress of entertaining with over 250 recipes that cover everything from three-course dinners to tapas and one-pot suppers. The chapters include Starters, Finger Food, Brunch, Formal Dinners, Family Desserts and Festive Meals and the recipes are balanced so that you can prepare some dishes in advance. There are modern recipes from around the world as well as vegetarian options, with advice on tables settings, menu planning and wine accompaniments. This is the only book you will ever need for entertaining at home

Paperback,   $35.00. Buy now

Entertaining Simple  by Matthew Mead
In Entertaining Simple, lifestyle and entertaining guru Matthew Mead shows you how to say goodbye to party jitters and say hello to stylish, easygoing gatherings. He gives you everything you need for parties that are wonderfully simple - and simply wonderful. Packed with beautiful color photographs, this great guide gives you innovative ideas, tasty recipes, and complete game plans for all kinds of get-togethers. To demonstrate how to put his simple entertaining ideas into practice, Matthew gives you complete plans for eight fabulous get-togethers and he provides creative serving ideas and tempting menus for each party. Complete with source listings and savvy tips on everything from setting up a bar to storing linens, Entertaining Simple is

Paperback,  256 pp,  $34.95. Buy now

Great Party Fondue  by Peggy Fallon
Impress your guests and take home entertaining to a new level with the recipes from Great Party Fondues, a guide to everything you need to know about preparing and serving great-tasting fondue with expert advice on fondue pots, ingredients, safety, and even etiquette. Whether they prefer cheese, savory, or dessert fondues, your guests will devour traditional favorites like Classic Swiss Fondue, international dishes like Rumaki, and innovative new recipes like Chipotle Sweet Potato Fondue. This title features twenty-eight stylish color photographs show that will inspire you to follow the straightforward advice and no-fuss recipes

,  128 pp,  $22.95. Buy now

Afternoon Tea Parties  by Susannah Blake
Whether it's a summer tea party in the garden or a cosy gathering in front of a fire, afternoon tea is a treat any time of the year and the perfect way to celebrate a special occasion. Choose from an elegant Classic English Tea with finger sandwiches and Lemon Drizzle Cake a Fireside Tea with Toasted Teacakes and Sticky Marzipan and Cherry Loaf or an indulgent Champagne Tea with Smoked Salmon Crostini and Strawberries and Cream. Irresistibly girlie get-togethers include a Bridal Shower, a Sweet Sixteen Party and a Baby Shower. The men are invited too! Why not prepare a Gentleman's Tea, perfect for Father's Day or host a Russian Tea, with Blinis with Sour Cream and Caviar or exotic Moroccan Tea with glasses of sweet Mint Tea and Almond and O

,  144 pp,  $39.95. Buy now

Serendipity Parties  by Stephen Bruce and Alia Akkam
Everyone comes together at Serendipity--Hollywood stars, young trendsetters, and families from all over the world. With its dessert-loaded menu, fun decor, and carefree vibe, this is the place to celebrate a birthday--or any occasion that calls for lots of chocolate. Here, the impish impresario Stephen Bruce, like a modern-day Willy Wonka, has created a candy-colored wonderland where all feel welcome and even the host has a great time. Now, Serendipity Parties brings the restaurant's madcap sense of hospitality home. Whether it's for a birthday, the holidays, or a summer poolside soiree, this book has a party plan for you. Offbeat decor tips, must-have music playlists, and hilarious anecdotal sidebars accompany delicious recipes that reflec

Hardback,  128 pp,  $29.95. Buy now

Hadassah Jewish Holiday Cookbook  by Joan Michel
Whether it's a holiday, or Shabbat dinner, What's on the menu? is on everybody's mind. Ranging from the classic Ashkenazic Chicken Fricassee to the definitive Sephardic Chicken Marrakesh, The Hadassah Jewish Holiday Cookbook includes the best traditional recipes from the celebrated cooks of Hadassah, the Jewish women's volunteer organization. In a culinary celebration of tradition, history, dedication, and faith, the more than 250 holiday recipes from great cooks in America and Israel present traditional favorites as well as modern twists on classic dishes. Readers will find nostalgic must-haves--from chicken soup to borscht and kreplach to kishka--along with favorite dishes updated for modern palates.

,  224 pp,  $41.95. Buy now

Let's Get Together  by DeeDee Stovel and Pamela Wakefield
It's the cheerful refrain at the end of countless conversations with friends and family members. It's the shared anticipation of stress-free socializing and good times with friends and plenty of delicious food. With this appealing cookbook packed with simple crowd-pleasing recipes and complete menu suggestions for every occasion, "Let's Get Together" becomes a promise that weekend cooks will look forward to keeping.Whether the occasion calls for a lavish brunch spread, a fun and fancy collection of cocktail nibbles for office friends, an over-the-top plated meal meant to impress, or anything in between, authors and entertaining partners DeeDee Stovel and Pam Wakefield have the preparations well in hand. They offer 175 recipes - tested and r

Paperback,  240 pp,  $20.95. Buy now

Colin Cowie Chic  by Colin Cowie
A handbook for living well in the twenty-first century From legendary lifestyle expert Colin Cowie comes the last word in living a gracious, sensuous life on any budget. Colin draws back the curtain on his own chic, passionate, 120-miles-per-hour life, revealing how to create and entertain in an inviting home, garner respect in the workplace, and travel with ease and comfort. No matter how or where you live, or whatever your personal style may be, Colin Cowie Chic will place you on the fast track to experiencing life to the fullest. This immensely practical handbook offers step-by-step instructions on everything from workplace etiquette to the art of no-sweat, fuss-free travel. Colin also takes the guesswork out of navigating today's social

,  271 pp,  $41.95. Buy now

Just a Matter of Thyme  by Roxie Kelley, Shelly Reeves Smith and Friends and others
Roxie Kelley and Shelly Reeves Smith nourish the body and soul by combining simple yet satisfying recipes with tips on gracious living and friendly entertaining, all presented alongside warm and inviting hand-drawn illustrations. This more-than-a-cookbook book honours friendship with thoughts on friends and a chapter of gift basket ideas - from a "Bath Basket" honouring a family's new bundle of joy to a "Teacher's Pet Basket" welcoming the season of football games and report cards. The recipes include Peppercorn Vegetable Dip, Whole Wheat Pecan Waffles, White Chili, Hot Potato Salad, and Chunky Chocolate and Coconut Cookies.

Paperback,  176 pp,  $23.95. Buy now

Keeping Good Company  by Roxie Kelly and Friends
This illustrated cookbook series is available for the first time in paperback. Roxie Kelley and Shelly Reeves Smith nourish the body and soul by combining simple yet satisfying recipes with tips on gracious living and friendly entertaining, all presented alongside warm and inviting hand-drawn illustrations. A chapter titled "Morning, Noon, and Night," has crave-worthy recipes for anytime, such as Cream Cheese Twists, Meat Loaf, and Almost Fat-Free Chocolate Cake.

Paperback,  166 pp,  $23.95. Buy now

With Heart and Soul; Favorite Recipes from Our Friends and Family  by Roxie Kelley, Shelly Reeves Smith and Roxie Kelly and others
This illustrated cookbook series is available for the first time in paperback. Roxie Kelley and Shelly Reeves Smith nourish the body and soul by combining simple yet satisfying recipes with tips on gracious living and friendly entertaining, all presented alongside warm and inviting hand-drawn illustrations. In addition to recipes such as Salmon Spread, Buttermilk Chive Biscuits, Creamy Carrot and Tomato Soup, Deep Dish Steak Pie, and White Chocolate Raspberry Cake, this more-than-a-cookbook book includes tips on household cleaning, organising, gardening, and entertaining.

Paperback,  160 pp,  $23.95. Buy now

Cakes to Inspire and Desire  by Lindy Smith
Discover a collection of 15 truly inspirational celebratory cakes, each with a modern and distinctive finish. Lavish colour photographs display a unique variety of traditional and contemporary styles from florals and frills to stripes and beadwork. Each cake is accompanied by exquisite mini-cakes to put a creative twist on the main theme, or to make as an alternative when time is short. Chapters are divided by shape, showing how a simple square or round design can be the basis for the most desirable of cakes.

Paperback,  144 pp,  $29.99. Buy now

Entertaining at the White House with Nancy Reagan  by Peter Schifando and J.Jonathan Joseph
What do you serve the Sultan of Oman and his enormous entourage for dinner? Who should sit next to a foreign dignitary who doesn't speak a word of English? Why is it that there is always less silverware at the end of a state dinner than you had when the night began? Former First Lady Nancy Reagan answers these questions and more as she provides a rare and intimately personal look at life as a White House hostess. From the state dinner at which Mikhail Gorbachev refused to wear a tuxedo to John Travolta's infamous dance with Princess Diana, Mrs. Reagan has seen it all. Chock full of personal anecdotes and glorious photographs.

,  223 pp,  $89.99. Buy now

Southern Lady: Gracious Tables  by Phyllis Hoffman
This rich and gorgeously photographed book is a must-have for every aspiring hostess as it shows you how to create beautiful and unique place settings and recipes for all occasions-from holiday dinners to special occasions. The perfect gift for anyone who loves to entertain, it has all the tools, tips, and inspiration you need to elevate the ordinary to the unforgettable

,  256 pp,  $55.95. Buy now

Nell Hill's Entertaining in Style  by Mary Carol Garrity
If you Google Nell Hill's, more than 47,000 hits come up. Mary Carol Garrity's three stores, Nell Hill's, Garrity's Encore, and G. Diebolt's, in the small town of Atchison, Kans., have become landmarks in the decorating world. Over 75,000 people annually travel an average of 90 miles in search of the special, unpredictable merchandise that Mary Carol chooses. Mary Carol tries to guarantee that their trips are worthwhile by personally providing them with inspiration on how to improve their homes and decor. This book is the culmination of her many years of experience both selling tabletop and listening to her customers most-often-asked questions about entertaining. "Nell Hill's Entertaining in Style" is organized around the changing seasons a

Hardback,  145 pp,  $41.95. Buy now