Rebecca Lang's Southern Entertaining for a New Generation

by Lang, Rebecca D.

• ISBN13: 9781581823882
• ISBN10: 1581823886
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2004-07-01
• Publisher: Cumberland House

Summary

Thanks to Rebecca Lang's Southern Entertaining for a New Generation, you no longer have to be raised in the South to entertain your guests with the hospitality of a Southerner. Designed for her own generation's needs, this creative book on entertaining is packed with tips and hints for easier cooking, and timelines to simplify the process of entertaining. In short, it's about how to host parties with less stress while serving food as good as grandmother used to make. Unlike most books on entertaining, the chapters are organized by the time of day in which a party is scheduled. The recipes are easy enough for the novice cook, and timelines are included to make sure that all of the food will be ready at the appropriate time. Each step is listed by the exact time of day at which it should be done, even when to run the dishwasher. The chapters all contain three or four party themes, each with recipes, serving piece suggestions, detailed timelines, and grocery lists. Some recipes even list lighter ingredients that can be substituted for high-fat ones without compromising taste. Each menu also includes wine suggestions to lessen the stress of choosing wine, even suggesting which glass to use and what to do if the host doesn't have enough wine glasses. Because so many young adults lead busy lives, the menus also include shortcuts in case there isn9t enough time to make the entire menu from scratch.

Author Biography

Rebecca Lang learned to cook from her grandmothers, both of whom were wonderful Southern cooks. Her formal training in culinary arts was at Johnson & Wales University. She has apprenticed with Nathalie Dupree and has been an assistant food editor and recipe developer for Oxmoor House. She is a food columnist for several newspapers throughout Georgia and Florida as well as a private cooking instructor and professional speaker. A graduate of the University of Georgia, she lives with her husband, Kevin, in Atlanta

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	ix
Introduction	xi
Entertaining Made Easy	3	(6)
Extras and Essentials	9	(4)
Basic Styles of Serving	13	(2)
Entertaining for a Good Cause	15	(2)
Wine Basics	17	(4)
How to Be a Great Guest/Host	21	(6)
MORNING
Brunch for a Bunch	27	(10)
Miss Tom's Basic Biscuits	31	(1)
Charleston Shrimp and Creamy Grits	32	(2)
Balsamic Strawberries	34	(1)
Southern Mimosas	35	(2)
Down-Home Breakfast	37	(8)
Sweet Balsamic Bacon	41	(1)
Scrambled Eggs with Cream	42	(1)
Tom's Waffles	43	(1)
Toasted Pecan Cinnamon Honey	44	(1)
Fruit Fantasy	45	(10)
Breakfast Smoothies	49	(1)
Very Blueberry Muffins	50	(1)
Banana-White Chocolate Muffins	51	(1)
Raspberry Butter	52	(1)
Peach Butter	53	(2)
Sweet Sweet Breakfast	55	(10)
Bourbon Walnut Coffee Cake	59	(1)
Strawberry Stuffed French Toast	60	(1)
White Wine Poached Pears	61	(1)
Rich Hot Chocolate	62	(3)
NOON
High Noon	65	(8)
Smashed Creamy Potatoes	69	(1)
Herb-Crusted Racks of Lamb	70	(1)
Baby Spinach with Tomatoes and Onions	71	(1)
Red Velvet Cake	72	(1)
A Crowd for Sunday Dinner	73	(10)
Sa's Macaroni and Cheese	77	(1)
Mom's Squash Casserole	78	(1)
Fried Chicken	79	(1)
Green Beans with Lemon	80	(1)
Apricot Puffs	81	(2)
Soup, Salad, and Sandwiches	83	(8)
Cream of Roasted Tomato Soup	87	(1)
Anything Goes Cobb Salad	88	(1)
Pulled Chicken Salad Sandwiches	89	(1)
Mamie's Sugar Cookies	90	(1)
Fresh Southerner's Luncheon	91	(12)
Fried Green Tomatoes with Goat Cheese and Bacon	95	(1)
Creamed Spinach	96	(1)
Cumberland Island Crab Cakes	97	(1)
Homemade Limeade	98	(1)
Very Berry Tart	99	(4)
MIDAFTERNOON
Afternoon Tea	103	(8)
Mini Cucumber Sandwiches	107	(1)
Herbed Egg Salad Lettuce Rolls	108	(1)
Key Lime Tartlets	109	(1)
Buttermilk Panna Cotta	110	(1)
Tailgating at Home	111	(10)
Bacon Deviled Eggs	115	(1)
Cool Pumpkin Squares	116	(1)
Georgia Pimiento Cheese	117	(1)
Pickled Cucumbers and Vidalias	118	(1)
Boiled Peanuts	119	(2)
Cocktails on the Porch	121	(10)
Vodka Coolers	125	(1)
Mojitos	126	(1)
Mango Margaritas	127	(1)
Bellinis	128	(1)
Sweet and Spicy Peanut Brittle	129	(1)
Fiery Toasted Cashews	130	(1)
Picnic at Dusk	131	(12)
Cheese Tortellini and Sun-Dried Tomato Salad	135	(1)
Herb-Roasted Asparagus	136	(1)
Spinach Salad with Toasted Pecans	137	(1)
Balsamic Vinaigrette	138	(1)
Black-and-White Chocolate Mint Brownies	139	(4)
EVENING
Seafood Suppek Club	143	(10)
Pecan Smoked Trout Spread	147	(1)
Spicy Catfish Sandwiches	148	(1)
Zesty Mayonnaise	149	(1)
Old-Fashioned Potato Salad	150	(1)
Pineapple and Orange Ambrosia	151	(2)
Hors d'Oeuvres for All	153	(8)
Tangy Pickled Shrimp	157	(1)
Tomato and Kalamata Bruschetta	158	(1)
Seared Beef Tenderloin with Creamy Horseradish Sauce	159	(1)
Cheddar Cheese Straws	160	(1)
Gather for Grilling	161	(8)
Red Potato Salad with Thyme Vinaigrette	165	(1)
Summer Grilled Vegetables	166	(1)
Rosemary Mustard Pork Tenderloin	167	(1)
Citrus Delight Ice Cream	168	(1)
Dessert Party	169	(10)
Banana Pudding	173	(1)
Tom's 1-2-3-4 Cake	174	(1)
Tom's Caramel Icing	175	(1)
Chocolate Fondue with Strawberries	176	(1)
Meringue Kisses	177	(2)
Helpful Conversions	179	(2)
Southern Substitutions	181	(2)
Guide to the Recipes and Sources for the Ingredients	183	(2)
Index	185