Shares ideas for first-time home entertainers, outlining ten fully photographed party plans for such events as birthdays and baby showers while offering suggestions for food and drink preparations, decorating, and having fun while hosting.

"As beautiful as it may be, their friends' country home is not where Lady Vespasia wishes to spend Christmas with her new husband, Victor Narraway. She'd rather pass a relaxing holiday at home with him--especially because Victor, former head of the London Special Branch, seems to be hiding some undercover dealings with the other guests who have gathered in the spacious home. As tensions grow among the couples, the young and beautiful Iris Watson-Watt...

From the kitchen of celebrated chef and television host Michael Chiarello, the deliciously simple recipes in this deck are sure to spice up any gathering. From crispy Sausage-Stuffed Olives to scrumptious Chocolate Panini—friends and family will be coming back for seconds, or thirds!

Colorful, creative, elegant or laid-back, you can tap your inner élan and practice the fine art of entertaining. Too often, what seems daunting, difficult, pricey or painstaking becomes an event just waiting for your imagination and talent to bring it to life. With a little thought and a lot of heart, you can throw the unforgettable fete, one designed to celebrate your loved ones or honor more casual guests. Fun and festive, The Occasional Affair...

A collection of party-perfect recipes. T.J. Girard and Bob Spiegel, co-owners of the catering company Pinch Food Design, are known for their unforgettable party food and one-of-a-kind design sensibility. This book reveals their trade secrets, offering up irresistible recipes for your next cocktail party-paired with DIY projects for presenting food in fun, elegant, and original ways. Forget about the same old tired dips, mini quiches, and pot stickers....

Make a lasting impression with a stunning fruit, appetizer or dessert bouquet. Perfect for gift-giving or any celebration, these 40 homemade, edible centerpieces are easy-to-make, inexpensive, and beautiful. Just follow the step-by-step instructions to learn how to easily assemble fruit, appetizers or treats into memorable arrangements.

A delicious guide to creating the ultimate charcuterie board! 100 recipes and ingredient suggestions for grazing and snack boards, sides, dips, and more 28 board themes including fruit, chocolate, spicy, meat-lovers, tapas, holiday, and more 24 pairing recipes for scrumptious sides, homemade crackers, breads, and nut spreads 60 dips, salsas, jams, glazes, hummus, spreads, and more, that pair perfectly with the boards Helpful introduction on the must-have...

The only thing that compares with America's obsession with sports is our passion for eating. No wonder tailgating is a national pastime. Whether it's football, baseball, NASCAR, or the kid's soccer game one thing is certain: have parking lot, will cook. Hungry spectators need look no further than The Tailgating Cookbook for sizzling recipes guaranteed to please. Packed with burgers and brats, chili and stew, tasty kabobs, ideal side dishes, desserts,...