Martha Stewart

Peter Bosch

Heavy Hardcover (2 to 4 lbs)

Louisiana

The Creation and Presentation of Fabulous Finger Food

175 full-color photographs illustrateHors d'Oeuvres,featuring 150 recipes for delectable "finger foods" to serve at 13 different parties.175 full-color photographs.

Martha Stewart's Hors d'Oeuvres

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Oregon

The award-winning Williams-Sonoma Kitchen Library, treasured cookbook series comprising forty-three single-subject titles, provides the material for seven new collector`s editions. Each title in the new format offers comprehensive coverage of a method or style of cooking, or a menu part, compiling favorite recipes into a single, beautiful book. Gorgeous full-color images of every recipe as a finished dish anchor the pages, while step-by-step photographed techniques illuminate more challenging tasks. A detailed, illustrated glossary, a trademark of the Kitchen Library series, completes every book. Written by international cooking authorities, these timeless recipe collections provide everything the home cook needs to prepare delicious, inspiring meals for friends and family.

Holiday Favorites

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Light Paperback (1 lb or less)

Easy & Impressive Appetizers

Glamour and the Hostess

Light Hardcover (1 lb or less)

Pennsylvania

Celebrating the Seasons

Instructional guide to seasonal entertaining, including recipes, crafts, party and event, planning and home decorating.

Entertaining with Longaberger

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Colorado

Beautiful, Casual Spreads for Every Occasion

Platters and Boards

Lisa Dawn Bolton

Oklahoma

Simple and Inspiring Recipe Ideas to Share at Every Gathering: a Cookbook

50 beautiful ideas (and 52 recipes) for sharing simple bites on boards, for effortless entertaining at any gathering.

BESTSELLING BOARD BOOK- TURN SIMPLE FOODS INTO BEAUTIFUL BOARDS WITH MORE THAN 100 EASY RECIPES AND IDEAS

Sharing food on boards is the perfect way to entertain family and friends. With minimum effort and maximum impact you can casually host in style, while focusing on spending time together, rather than being stuck in the kitchen. No cooking skills are required to make these boards (and you!) shine!

In On Boards, food stylist Lisa Bolton has put together 50 ideas for instantly approachable boards, all with effortless entertaining in mind, as well as 52 recipes for delectable savory and sweet additions like Beet Hummus, Bourbon Bacon Jam, Mashed Potato Dip and Chocolate Salami. The boards can be pulled together in very little time, and each includes presentation and styling tips to impress your guests. Any assortment of food can be pulled into a beautiful board, so you will be able transform whatever is in your fridge and pantry when unexpected guests arrive!

With chapters on Everyday Boards, Holiday & Special Occasion Boards, Seasonal Boards and Around the World Boards, you will find inspiration for every gathering. Whether you are looking for a breakfast or brunch board; a board for Christmas Day, Superbowl Sunday or New Year's Eve; a huge celebration or a cozy date night for two, it is included in this collection of gorgeously curated boards.

On Boards is the gift people give again and again--perfect for those who love to entertain, but not the stress that goes with it!

On Boards

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Ohio

How to Identify and Prepare Virtually Every Mixed Drink at the Bar

Finally, a field guide to preparing and identifying virtually every drink at the bar, from the Añejo Highball to the Caipirinha, from the Singapore Sling to the Zombie!
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Field Guide to Cocktails is not an ordinary bartender's guide. Here are more than 200 recipes for the world's best libations, with tried-and-true classics like the Tom Collins and the Fuzzy Navel and contemporary favorites like the Mojito and the Cosmopolitan.
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Full-color photographs of the cocktails are cross referenced to in-depth descriptions of the drinks. The histories are the stuff of legend: The Gin Rickey was mixed up to satisfy a thirsty lobbyist; Grog was drunk by sailors in the British Navy to prevent scurvy; and the Gibson was originally just a glass of water with an onion in it. You'll also learn the most appropriate time and season to enjoy the drink, and you'll get suggestions for the perfect food pairings--lobster with a Cape Codder, sharp cheese and crackers with a Gin and Tonic, black bean dip and chips with a Cuba Libre, and more.
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So whether you're planning a cocktail party or trying to identify a new drink to try at the bar, Field Guide to Cocktails is the only mixology book you'll ever need. Cheers!

Field Guide to Cocktails

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Society of Memorial Sloan Kettering

Florence Fabricant

Idaho

Recipes from New York's Savviest Hostesses

To benefit America’s leading center for the research and treatment of all types of cancer, here is a cookbook with a cause par excellence. The members of The Society of Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center are some of the most celebrated partygivers in New York City’s fundraising world. Now the ladies of the society have opened up their private recipe files to present foolproof dishes that will turn any event–whether a cocktail party for sixty or a comforting family meal–into the talk of the town. Edited by acclaimed food writer Florence Fabricant, Park Avenue Potluck is filled with such recipes as Cheddar Chutney Croustades, Baked Spinach Risotto, Cider Roasted Pork Tenderloin, and Bermuda Banana Bread Pudding. This unprecedented peek into the dining rooms of Gotham’s poshest addresses offers up advice on entertaining in true New York style. Among the boldface names contributing are Coco Kopelman, Muffie Potter Aston, Nicole Limbocker, Daisy Soros, Patsy Warner, Alexis Waller, and Katie Colgate. Humorous anecdotes, insider tidbits, and party-planning advice from these grand dames make this the season’s choicest invitation.

Park Avenue Potluck

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Bill Johnson

Heidi Baker

Texas

Unveiling Heaven's Agenda

Teaches readers to become more aware of how the Holy Spirit speaks to them and introduces prophets and kings from the Old Testament who learned to host God's Spirit.

Hosting the Presence

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Heavy Paperback (2 to 4 lbs)

New York

The Complete Guide to Easy Elegant Entertaining

Parties

Minor “old book” smell, but not bad. 

Marjorie Reed’s Party Book

Paperback (1 to 2 lbs)

Jennifer Trainer Thompson

Nancy J. Thomas

Nancy Thomas

Massachusetts

Welcome to the exotic world of tiki: legends, lore, mystique‚Äîand drinks and appetizers, of course! Polynesian pop culture and the spirit of the islands abound in full color from the pages of THE GREAT TIKI DRINK BOOK. Step into this tropical paradise and imbibe potent concoctions; prepare spicy, succulent appetizers like Tamarind-Glazed Beef Skewers and Tuna Thai Rolls; and brush up on the intricate and ornate history of tiki traditions and customs. Learn tips from expert mixologists on how to make great tiki drinks that will have you beelining to the blender with the expertise required to mix your own outstanding tropical beverages. Whether a beachcomber by nature or a city dweller in a tenth-floor apartment, let THE GREAT TIKI DRINK BOOK transport you to your own tropical paradise. Beautifully illustrated with over 65 full-color images. Includes 31 recipes for such fruity, sweet, and sour libations as the Suffering Bastard and Nancy's Grass Skirt‚Äîperfect accompaniments to all of your favorite fiery, chile-laced foods. Jennifer Trainer Thompson's books and posters have sold over 170,000 copies.

The Great Tiki Drink Book

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Gayden Metcalfe

Charlotte Hays

The Official Southern Ladies Guide to Hosting the Perfect Funeral

A Southern hostess shares the secrets of throwing the proper Southern funeral in a hilarious compilation of recipes and humor that answers such essential questions as: Can you be properly buried without tomato aspic? and Who prepares better funeral fare, the Episcopal ladies or the Methodist ladies? 35,000 first printing.

Being Dead Is No Excuse

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Martha Stewart offers 20 complete menus for gatherings both large and small, casual and sophisticated--all reflecting an elegantly relaxed approach to entertaining in the '90s. With its delicious recipes, inspired styling, useful information, and exquisite photographs, this is the indispensable guide to hospitality. Full-color photographs.

Martha Stewart's Menus for Entertaining

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Insight Editions

Amy Croushorn

California

Entertaining with Disney (B&N Exclusive)

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Michael Butt

White Spirits

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Diana Shaw

Great condition. Only minor wear to jacket/cover corners

Michigan

Menus for All Occasions

Vegetarian Entertaining is a unique guide to meatless entertaining, offering expert advice to vegetarians and nonvegetarians alike who want to entertain with style and ease. Diana Shaw provides 25 complete seasonal menus with more than 200 easy-to-follow recipes and do-ahead planning strategies. This versatile collection allows any cook to comfortably prepare for everything from a Backyard Cookout to a Holiday Supper, from an Elegant Brunch to an Autumn Middle Eastern Supper. Diana Shaw's nutritionally balanced menus feature an abundance of fresh, flavorful, seasonal foods, imaginatively prepared and presented with flair: -- A Robust Spring Supper features Chilled Silken Potato Soup, Pita Bread, Curried Vegetable Stew, Pilaf with Apricots and Almonds, and Filled Strawberries and Peaches. -- A Backyard Cookout includes Chilled Cantaloupe Soup, Grilled Falafel with Tahini Sauce, Marinated Vegetable Skewers, Spinach Raita, and a Lemon Sorbet. -- A Hearty Last-Minute Supper consists of Mushroom Stroganoff, Stove-Top Biscuits, Steamed Brussels Sprouts, Mixed Greens with Chive-Mustard Dressing, and a Fruit Meringue. -- A Festive Supper includes Carrot-Apricot Soup in Bread Bowls, Peppers Filled with Wild Rice and Shiitake Mushrooms, Cabbage-Apple Slaw, and a Toasted Almond Torte. Illustrated with full-color photographs by Myron Beck, Vegetarian Entertaining celebrates seasonal flavors, colors, and aromas. Diana Shaw's vegetarian table will engage all of the senses with a delicate balance of refreshing and healthy foods the best that nature has to offer.

Vegetarian Entertaining

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Linda W. Eckhardt

Katherine W. Defoyd

396 pages. Includes tips and recipes. Classic and timeless.

Hardcover (1 to 2 lbs)

Washington

Everything You Need to Know to Entertain with Style and Grace

Dinner parties are back. Cocktail parties are back. Cigars and martinis are back. Before you know it, even pillbox hats may be back! But some things have changed forever. There was a time when celebration meant days of planning, days of cooking, and days of recuperation. But no more! Today, the very thought of preparing one of those sumptuous multicourse extravaganzas has become no more than a fleeting nightmare. For special events, however, there is still nothing quite so welcome as a home-cooked meal. InEntertaining 101,mother and daughter Linda West Eckhardt and Katherine West DeFoyd provide all the information anyone will need to throw a terrific party at home. Each of the recipes has been tested not only by the authors but also by less experienced cooks. Each one has been simplified to eliminate all unnecessary steps. Each menu is accompanied by a carefully worked-out timetable so that every dish will be ready when it should be. And no menu requires more than an hour's preparation time in the kitchen, although some dishes may cook longer unattended--while you set the table or enjoy a cocktail with your guests. The fifty-two seasonal menus--from a Winter Solstice Formal Sage Chicken Dinner to a Summer Supper from the Farmer's Market--will allow anyone to entertain "with style and grace" every week of the year. Each menu includes wine suggestions and useful tips for serving and decorating (although the authors emphasize that there are no absolute rights or wrongs). This may not be the age of Aquarius, but it is certainly the age of liberation--in the kitchen as well as everywhere else.

Entertaining 101

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James Beard's Menus for Entertaining

Oversized Hardcover (4 to 6 lbs)

Wisconsin

Christopher Lowell

Frances Schultz

Super-Simple Tablescapes and Recipes for Stunning Parties

For would-be hosts and hostesses, entertainer extraordinaire Christopher Lowell shares his secret for unforgettable parties: the perfect marriage of sumptuous, quickly prepared food and festive decor. Using experience culled from his eclectic career as an entertainer, which has included stints in theater, the art world, and classical music, in addition to his critically acclaimed interior design and lifestyle television programs, Christopher Lowell shows anyone how to turn an impromptu get-together, a cozy dinner, or a wedding reception into an absolutely fabulous soiree. With detailed how-to instructions for creating dramatic tablescapes and recipes for super-simple and tasty meals, Christopher Lowell channels his you-can-do-it approach to party planning. Peppered throughout the book, invaluable entertaining tips and essential shortcuts transform even the most harried person into a party-planning savant. By creating a simple tablescape such as Asian Zen Squared or Crystal Blue Persuasion, you can turn an ordinary meal of Chinese takeout into an extraordinary evening. "Christopher Lowell, the Hassle-Free Host is brimming with countless ideas to turn common household objects into sensational party props. For more ambitious hosts who dare to dabble in the kitchen, dozens of delicious recipes, including Chilled Avocado Soup, Grilled Beef Salad, and Frozen Key Lim Pie with Macadamia Nut Crust are perfect for the fussiest guests and are organized into convenient menu options. Made from mostly on-hand ingredients and time-saving convenience foods, the recipes are fast, adaptable for any number of guests, and completely foolproof. Mix and match them with any of the tablescapes, for anykind of party, in any room of the home, for an endless number of combinations. Christopher Lowell's expert advice will keep even the most hesitant host hassle-free and make any party fun, relaxing, and festive, no matter what the occasion.

Christopher Lowell, the Hassle-Free Host

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Priya Parker

Maine

How We Meet and Why It Matters

"Hosts of all kinds, this is a must-read!" --Chris Anderson, owner and curator of TED From the host of the New York Times podcast Together Apart, an exciting new approach to how we gather that will transform the ways we spend our time together—at home, at work, in our communities, and beyond. In The Art of Gathering, Priya Parker argues that the gatherings in our lives are lackluster and unproductive--which they don't have to be. We rely too much on routine and the conventions of gatherings when we should focus on distinctiveness and the people involved. At a time when coming together is more important than ever, Parker sets forth a human-centered approach to gathering that will help everyone create meaningful, memorable experiences, large and small, for work and for play. Drawing on her expertise as a facilitator of high-powered gatherings around the world, Parker takes us inside events of all kinds to show what works, what doesn't, and why. She investigates a wide array of gatherings--conferences, meetings, a courtroom, a flash-mob party, an Arab-Israeli summer camp--and explains how simple, specific changes can invigorate any group experience. The result is a book that's both journey and guide, full of exciting ideas with real-world applications. The Art of Gathering will forever alter the way you look at your next meeting, industry conference, dinner party, and backyard barbecue--and how you host and attend them.

The Art of Gathering

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Easy & Impressive Appetizers

Marie Holmes

Glamour and the Hostess

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Field Guide to Cocktails

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Being Dead Is No Excuse

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Entertaining 101

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Entertaining with Disney (B&N Exclusive)

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