Celebrate With Party Food: beautiful food and table dressing ideas

A guide to putting some swing into your entertainment style with easy-to-achieve yet glamorous recipes, whether you're planning at-home drinks with sophisticated snacks or an al fresco picnic feastTina Bester believes that every gathering has the potential to be a sumptuous, food-fueled occasion, and here she illustrates this entertainment principle via a host of luscious images and recipes. Why not throw a glamorous garden party or create an indulgent Friday supper for friends? High tea takes on a new twist in these pages and there are also cocktail recipes galore. This book is about making the most of every foodie occasion without losing out on the enjoyment of it all. It harks back to an era when entertaining was always a big deal, but also features culinary creations that require a minimum of fuss. Even the most glamorous of these edible offerings are easy-to-achieve—from Asparagus "Twiglets" to Phyllo-baked Camembert Parcels, and from Roasted Duck Breasts with Red Wine and Chocolate Glaze to Decadent Lemon Tartlets. Complete with gorgeous imagery, table-setting suggestions, and mouthwatering recipes for every occasion, this is the inspiration solution for everyone who longs to be the perfect host. Includes dual measurements.