Dinner Parties: Simple Recipes for Easy Entertaining

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Overview

Fabulous food and good times are on the menu with this collection of delicious, no-fuss recipes from home entertaining expert Jessica Strand. From an intimate dinner for four to a festive feast for a dozen, this collection of simple, yet sensational, recipes will inspire both experienced dinner hosts and first-time party planners. Orchestrating a cozy double-date is an affair to remember with elegant cocktails, Dry Rub Pork Ribs, Asian Coleslaw, and a special treat — Homemade Sundaes (one per couple for an extra dose of romance) — and when a full-scale gala for twelve is what's in order, Moroccan-style Roast Leg of Lamb with Mint Pesto is a show-stopper. Filled with enticing color ...

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Overview

Fabulous food and good times are on the menu with this collection of delicious, no-fuss recipes from home entertaining expert Jessica Strand. From an intimate dinner for four to a festive feast for a dozen, this collection of simple, yet sensational, recipes will inspire both experienced dinner hosts and first-time party planners. Orchestrating a cozy double-date is an affair to remember with elegant cocktails, Dry Rub Pork Ribs, Asian Coleslaw, and a special treat — Homemade Sundaes (one per couple for an extra dose of romance) — and when a full-scale gala for twelve is what's in order, Moroccan-style Roast Leg of Lamb with Mint Pesto is a show-stopper. Filled with enticing color photographs to whet the appetite as well as "menu managers" suggesting timelines for when to prepare and serve each delectable dish, Dinner Parties guarantees effortless entertaining at home.

Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780811842983
  • Publisher: Chronicle Books LLC
  • Publication date: 9/28/2004
  • Pages: 132
  • Product dimensions: 7.50 (w) x 8.25 (h) x 0.75 (d)

Meet the Author

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).

Table of Contents

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

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