Synopses & Reviews
Oh, the dilemma of home-entertaining in our hectic world! Sure, formal sit-down dinners may impress our friends, but the hours spent slaving in the kitchen leave us exhausted. And it doesn't seem quite so hospitable to ask guests to throw together a casserole for a potluck supper. What's the alternative to this common predicament?
A great big platter. (Or, if you choose, a table full of them.)
In The Big Platter Cookbook, seasoned hosts and food writers Lou Jane Temple and A. Cort Sinnes serve up more than 100 full-flavored, crowd-pleasing, incredibly convenient recipes-like Cowboy Cassoulet, Bourbon and Coke Short Ribs, and Butternut Squash Risotto-that reflect the comfortable, casual approach to entertaining we prefer today. This cookbook is organized by the seasons, and includes chapters on starters and desserts to round out the meal. Each entree is paired with a recommended wine, and the book closes with suggestions for pots and pans that will make preparing these dishes a breeze.
Synopsis
- The "Big Platter" concept--homey, substantial, make-ahead recipes for casual entertaining--has broad appeal
- Includes fun and unusual menu ideas such as a an New Year's Eve Pig Party, a Napa Valley Harvest Feast, and a Summer Street Food Party
- Entertaining favorites include plenty of grilling recipes, ethnic specialties, and vegetarian entrees in every chapter
- Every main dish offers wine suggestions perfect for the casual fare
Synopsis
Two seasoned food writers serve up more than 100 full-flavored, incredibly convenient recipes for dishes to serve to large groups. Each entre is paired with a recommended wine, and the book includes suggestions for pots and pans that will make preparing these dishes a breeze.
Synopsis
This unique book serves up more than 100 full-flavored, crowd-pleasing, incredibly convenient recipes that reflect the comfortable, casual approach to entertaining preferred today. Organized by the seasons, the book also includes chapters on starters and desserts plus wine recommendations.
About the Author
LOU JANE TEMPLE, the former owner of Cafe Lulu in Kansas City, continues to develop menus for new restaurants. She writes about food and entertaining for
Kansas City Magazine, and is the author of the
Heaven Lee Mysteries, a series of culinary thrillers.
A. CORT SINNES is the author of three popular cookbooks on grilling, including The Grilling Encyclopedia, which was nominated for a James Beard Award, and The Gas Grill Gourmet, which has sold more than 150,000 copies. He lives in Napa Valley.
STEVEN ROTHFELD's photographs have appeared in numerous magazines and books.