Betty Crocker's Entertaining Basics : Learning to Entertain with Confidence

by Betty Crocker Editors

• ISBN13: 9780764564253
• ISBN10: 0764564250
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2001-08-01
• Publisher: Betty Crocker

Summary

A complete guide to the basics of entertaining at home with confidence and ease -- filled with 100 of the best recipe choices for entertaining and lots of tips to make it all look perfect. The four elements of a great party are the Entertaining Equation: Good Company + Good Food + Good Setting + Good Planning = Great Time! Betty Crocker's Entertaining Basics: Learning to Entertain with Confidence details all the steps to take to guarantee that a party adds up just right. One hundred of the best recipes to prepare for a party are here, from appetizers to desserts (all photographed) in an easy-to-read and easy-to-follow format. Plus, you'll find more than 25 easy Set the Scene" decorating ideas (all photographed) for making festive additions to the table such as: a picture frame serving tray; illustrated menu-, buffet-, or placecards; rustic cast-iron candleholders; iced decorated wine bottle.And, there are more than 80 how-to's (all photographed) explaining basic and slightly more advanced cooking techniques such as: pressing out pizza crust dough; layering lasagna ingredients; cutting and seeding a jalapeno chili."

Table of Contents

Basics of Entertaining	9	(29)
Appetizers and Beverages	29	(40)
Main Dishes	69	(52)
Vegetables, Salads and Sides	121	(38)
Desserts	159	(34)
Breakfast and Brunch	193	(30)
Holiday Menus	223	(22)
Beyond the Basics	245	(28)
Metric Conversion Guide	273	(1)
Helpful Nutrition and Cooking Information	274	(2)
Index	276