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Perfect Party Food: All the Recipes and Tips You'll Ever Need for Stress-Free Entertaining from the Diva of Do-Ahead
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Manufacturer: Harvard Common Press
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 642.4
EAN: 9781558322608
ISBN: 1558322604
Label: Harvard Common Press
Manufacturer: Harvard Common Press
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 704
Publication Date: 2005-10-05
Publisher: Harvard Common Press
Release Date: 2005-10-05
Studio: Harvard Common Press
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Editorial Reviews:
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How do you throw a party without stressing out? Plan ahead and do-ahead. This entertaining guide from Diane Phillips, the Diva of Do-Ahead, with help you get out of the kitchen and into your own party. She presents nearly 500 recipes that can all be made ahead of time--some days and even weeks--that taste delicious, and are designed to be served buffet style. Handy icons show which recipes are just right for a backyard barbecue, an elegant cocktail party, or an all-night blow-out bash. Dozens of menu suggestions, templates for figuring out the menu range and quantities, easy decorating tips, and guidelines for stocking a bar complete this essential guide to entertaining.
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Summary: Just what I needed
Comment: Unlike other books that simply state for a party to be a success the hostess (host) must be relaxed and have fun, this book addressed all the issues that make me miserable with stress, including what could go wrong and how to fix it.
I gave my first small party using the recipes and tips suggested and for the first time in my life received sincere praise for my attempts (and from the editor in chief of a food and design magazine, no less!).
Yes, the criticism that the recipes are not low in fat is justified. But this is for parties, not everyday meals, so I could care less. I just want my guests to enjoy themselves and the food. Let them diet at home.
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Summary: Truly Perfect Party Book
Comment: I was preparing a dinner party for 14 people for my husbands 5oth birthday. I wanted to cook the dinner, but I also wanted to enjoy the party! This book was perfect! I used it for everything from the appetizers through desserts. It gives you great menu options in the back. I looked through them and selected my favorites and created my own menu. I was able to make ahead everything up to some point - my favorite part was truly the "Do Ahead Diva". The biggest hit...bread pudding (which I cooked in muffin tins) with macadamian caramel sauce! Won't plan another party without this book!
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Summary: It has made parties so much easier!!!!
Comment: I have only made one thing in here I did not like; The Cubano sandwich, it was dry and hard to eat. Otherwise everything has been great. Mama D's margaritas have made it so I am not stuck at the blender during parties. The Tortalini Skewers were great, as was the marinated shrimp dish. I used to be scrambling at the last minute at parties because I like to make most of my own food. The last party I had, almost everything was from this book and it was the first time I was done in the kitchen when the first guests arrived (well maybe 5 or 10 minutes after that). I am going to see if she has added anymore books like this. The only drawback is no pretty pictures, but I think it is worth it to have so many recipes!
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Summary: missing some options
Comment: I am disappointed.
Many of the recipes seem oversimplified (e.g. the chili is missing any fresh veggies) and are all terribly high in fat content.
There is not a single vegetarian entree in the book and many of the veggie side-dishes are sprinkled with ham, bacon, or other forms of meat.
This would be good for a heavy carnivore/new cook... but, doesn't add to my repertoire (and I am not an awesome cook).
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Summary: Lots of ideas to consider
Comment: The do-ahead tips really help when trying to pull of a big party or event while keeping the last minute "to do" list as short as possible. There is quite a variety of recipes inside, almost anything you could think of - maybe almost too overwhelming if you don't have anything in mind.
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