Entertaining Light

by Shulman, Martha Rose

• ISBN13: 9780688174682
• ISBN10: 068817468X
• Edition: Reprint
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-10-12
• Publisher: HarperCollins Publications

Summary

<P>Martha Rose Shulman, renowned cookbook author and teacher of lighter but delicious cooking, shows you how to use fresh vegetables, fruits, and herbs; leaner meats, and low fat alternatives to high-fat ingredients.  You'll be able to make vibrant, flavorful main dishes from around the world such as Asparagus and Herb Lasagna, Chicken Breasts with Green Tomatillo Mole, Beet Salad with Orange Juice and Parsley, and Roasted Red Peppers with tuna and Anchovies.  Try these deeply satisfying desserts, including Rhubard and Strawberry Crumble with Creme Anglais or Pear and Red Wine Sorber.</P><BR><P>So do the seemingly impossible. Make everything from party dinners to intimate suppers to grand buffets.  and make them light, healthy, and entertaining-all with <I>Entertaining Light</I> by Martha Rose Shulman.</P>

Table of Contents

Foreword	xi
Introduction	1	(10)
Aperitifs	11	(8)
Hors D'Oeures You can Eat with one Hand: Balancing Drinks, Food, and Conversation	19	(64)
Sit-down Dinner Parties and Buffets	83	(146)
Simple Menus for Informal Gatherings	229	(70)
Impromptu Entertaining: Dishes from the Pantry	299	(46)
Come Over, I'll Make a Salad	345	(32)
Breads, Sauces, Stocks, and Other Basic Recipes	377	(62)
Choosing Wines	439	(13)
Metric Conversion Chart	452	(3)
Index	455