Synopses & Reviews
An award-winning author who has "made good, better, and best a
career" (Atlanta Journal-Constitution) and a USA Weekend food
columnist known to millions of readers for her "sensible perfection"
(Philadelphia Inquirer), Pam Anderson is also a busy minister"s wife
who entertains often. Having people over, she says, is no big deal, as
long as you have the perfect recipe for the occasion.
In this book, Pam presents two hundred of her favorites—each one
tested and retested to make it foolproof for company—from Creamy
Baked Macaroni and Cheese to Butterflied Glazed Cornish Hens.
Every recipe is as convenient as it is perfect, and many of the dishes
are designed to satisfy everyone on the guest list, from vegetarians to
carnivores and from sophisticated parents to picky kids. Pam provides
more than a hundred accompaniments to mix and match with the main
courses, from appetizers like Lacy Cheddar Crisps, to side dishes
like Orange-Glazed Asparagus, to sensational desserts like Molten
Chocolate Cakes.
Each recipe includes a thumbnail sketch with suggestions on what
to serve with the dish, how to vary it, how to take shortcuts, and how
to make it ahead. Richly illustrated with color photographs, Perfect
Recipes for Having People Over brings both perfection and practicality
to the party.
Review
Anderson revives the art of entertaining in this unthreatening collection of simple but elegant dishes. Her reassuring attitude will relax any nerve-jangled host.
Publishers Weekly
The perfect guide for getting get-togethers together without the muddle, mess, or meltdown.
Bookpage
"In her fourth cookbook Pam Anderson...offers foolproof recipes for festive dishes...With her advice, even an incorrigible worrier could feed a crowd without fear." People Magazine
Synopsis
Having your friends over is no big deal when you have the perfect recipe, one that's not only foolproof but simple and that fits into your hectic schedule. In her new cookbook, Pam Anderson shares nearly 200 perfectly convenient dishes, including
* Lacy Cheddar Crisps -- An irresistible one-ingredient hors d'oeuvre, ready in 10 minutes.
* Oven-Barbecued Pork -- Slow-cooked for 10 to 12 hours. You literally make this one in your sleep.
* Creamy Baked Macaroni and Cheese -- When kids are coming, why not serve the best version of their favorite?
* Shish Kebabs -- Satisfy every guest, from vegetarians to carnivores, in the same meal. Six exciting flavoring pastes offer all the variety you need.
* Easy Baked Risotto -- Elegant and effortless, with many sumptuous variations, including seafood and vegetarian. You socialize while it cooks.
* Orange-Glazed Asparagus -- One of the most versatile side dishes imaginable. Ready in 8 relaxed minutes.
* Molten Chocolate Cakes -- 15 minutes to oozy decadence.
Every recipe comes with helpful suggestions on what to serve with the dish, how to vary it, how to take shortcuts, and how to make it ahead.
Synopsis
Having your friends over is no big deal when you have the perfect recipe, one that's not only foolproof but simple and that fits into your hectic schedule. In her new cookbook, Pam Anderson shares nearly 200 perfectly convenient dishes, including
* Lacy Cheddar Crisps -- An irresistible one-ingredient hors d'oeuvre, ready in 10 minutes.
* Oven-Barbecued Pork -- Slow-cooked for 10 to 12 hours. You literally make this one in your sleep.
* Creamy Baked Macaroni and Cheese -- When kids are coming, why not serve the best version of their favorite?
* Shish Kebabs -- Satisfy every guest, from vegetarians to carnivores, in the same meal. Six exciting flavoring pastes offer all the variety you need.
* Easy Baked Risotto -- Elegant and effortless, with many sumptuous variations, including seafood and vegetarian. You socialize while it cooks.
* Orange-Glazed Asparagus -- One of the most versatile side dishes imaginable. Ready in 8 relaxed minutes.
* Molten Chocolate Cakes -- 15 minutes to oozy decadence.
Every recipe comes with helpful suggestions on what to serve with the dish, how to vary it, how to take shortcuts, and how to make it ahead.
About the Author
PAM ANDERSON is the author of the New York Times bestseller The Perfect Recipe for Losing Weight and Eating Great and the best-selling Perfect Recipes for Having People Over and The Perfect Recipe, winner of an IACP Award. The monthlyandnbsp;food columnist for USA Weekend, she is a contributing editor to Fine Cooking and Runner's World. She is the former executive editor of Cook's Illustrated and teaches cooking classes across the country and appears frequently on TV and radio.