Dinner Parties Simple Recipes for Easy Entertaining

by Pearson, Victoria; Strand, Jessica

ISBN13: 9780811842983

ISBN10: 0811842983

Format: Hardcover

Pub. Date: 2004-09-12

Publisher(s): Chronicle Books

Other versions by this Author

List Price: ~~$18.31~~

Rent Book

Select for Price

Add to Cart

There was a problem. Please try again later.

New Book

We're Sorry
Sold Out

Used Book

We're Sorry
Sold Out

eBook

We're Sorry
Not Available

Buy from our Marketplace starting at $2.17

Summary

With more people entertaining at home, Dinner Parties is a must-have book for those who want uncomplicated but fabulous menus-and time to enjoy their guests' company. Pull off casual and elegant dinner parties for four to 12 people with these innovative menus that make the planning easy. Enticing photos will appeal to die-hard foodies and ordinary cooks alike.

Author Biography

Jessica Strand has written food and restaurant columns for the Los Angeles Times and contributes to numerous publications, including Wine & Spirits , In Style , and Australian Vogue Entertaining & Travel . She is the author of several books, including Holiday Cocktails (0-8118-4157-X) and Intimate Gatherings . She lives in Los Angeles.

Victoria Pearson is a Los Angeles based photographer. Her photographs have appeared in several books including Sangria (0-8118-4290-8), Party Appetizers (0-8118-4292-4), and The Cheese Course (0-8118-2541-8).

Introduction	p. 8
Dinner Party Planning Tips	p. 10
Dinners for Four	p. 13
A Southern Dinner with a Twist	p. 14
Lillet Cocktail	p. 15
Dry Rub Pork Ribs	p. 17
Asian Coleslaw	p. 18
Corn on the Cob with Whipped Parsley Butter	p. 20
Chocolate Sundaes	p. 22
An Elegant Steak Feast	p. 24
Leek and Potato Soup	p. 25
Roasted Beet, Mache, Gorgonzola, and Toasted Walnut Salad	p. 27
Grilled Rib-Eye Steaks with Salsa Verde	p. 29
Garlic Bread	p. 31
Lemon-Rosemary Sorbet	p. 32
A Rustic Vegetarian Dinner	p. 34
Roasted Asparagus with Poached Eggs and Parmesan Cheese	p. 36
Savory Caramelized Onion, Tomato, and Basil Tart	p. 37
Watercress and Roasted-Shallot Salad with Tangerine Vinaigrette	p. 40
Peachy Cream Rustic Tartlets	p. 41
Dinners for Six	p. 43
A Touch of Sicily	p. 44
Sicilian Sardine Pasta	p. 45
Roasted Sweet-and-Sour Orange Chicken	p. 48
Arugula and Endive Salad	p. 50
Raspberry Tart	p. 51
First-Signs-of-Spring Feast	p. 53
Manchego Cheese, Dates, and Pistachios	p. 54
Grilled Lamb Chops with Roasted Grape, Olive, and Walnut Relish	p. 57
Brussels Sprouts Hash	p. 58
Strawberry Shortcakes	p. 59
A Sophisticated Supper	p. 62
Citron Vodka Martinis	p. 63
Smoked Trout Canapes with Sour Cream and Chives	p. 63
Provencal Beef Stew	p. 65
Boiled New Potatoes Tossed in Parsley and Butter	p. 66
Key Lime Pie	p. 68
Dinners for Eight	p. 70
An Autumn Dinner	p. 71
Roasted Almonds with Sea Salt	p. 72
Roasted Pork Shoulder with Herbal Rub and Fennel	p. 73
Potato, Onion, and Tomato Gratin	p. 74
Sauteed Spinach	p. 77
Prune and Almond Tart	p. 78
A North African Feast	p. 80
Marinated Olives	p. 82
Spinach, Fuyu Persimmon, and Pine Nut Salad with Citrus Vinaigrette	p. 83
Chicken Tagine with Couscous	p. 84
Roasted Eggplant Smothered in Olive Oil, Parsley, and Garlic	p. 87
Phyllo Nests with Honey and Walnuts	p. 89
A Cooling Summer Spread	p. 90
Guacamole with Chips	p. 91
Andalusian Gazpacho	p. 92
Poached Salmon with Cucumber, Dill, and Watercress Sauce	p. 93
Wild Rice, Pecan, and Dried Cranberry Salad	p. 96
Creamy Blueberry Pie	p. 98
Dinners for Ten to Twelve	p. 100
A Winter Feast	p. 101
Arugula, Blood Orange, and Fennel Salad with Walnut Oil	p. 102
Roasted Leg of Lamb with Mint Pesto	p. 103
Broccoli Mash	p. 106
Roasted Mixed New Potatoes	p. 107
Rice Pudding with Brandied Cherries	p. 109
A Simple Supper	p. 110
Bruschetta with Chopped Tomatoes, Parsley, and Basil	p. 112
Chicken a la Mama	p. 113
Chopped Escarole Salad with Grapefruit and Avocado	p. 114
Dark Chocolate Brownies with Coffee Ice Cream	p. 117
Comfort Food for Friends	p. 119
Bagna Cauda with Fennel, Endives, and Cauliflower	p. 120
Baked Three-Cheese Pasta with Pancetta	p. 121
Frisee Salad with Mushrooms, Tomatoes, and Red Onion	p. 125
Apricot, Cherry, and Blueberry Crisp with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream	p. 127
Index	p. 128
Table of Equivalents	p. 131
Table of Contents provided by Ingram. All Rights Reserved.