Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Forking Fantastic!: Put the Party Back in Dinner Party

What it is: A cookbook that emphasizes down-to-earth and stress-free entertaining.

Why we love it: "Forking Fantastic!" reminds us that we don't need to stress about the perfect centerpiece or menu to have a wonderful dinner party. Twice a month, the two authors prepare a big meal in a tiny kitchen, serving heaping plates of spectacular cuisine to twenty diverse people (or more). From these Sunday Dinners, they share dinner party secrets emphasizing good times with a minimum of stress. Hosts are encouraged to make the party theirs, which means cooking what's comfortable, rather than catering to the diets of guests; not getting wound up over wine; and skipping the intensive house-cleaning before a party. A thoroughly entertaining book with lots of great tips!

Who we'd give it to: Friends and family who enjoy cooking and entertaining.

Where to get it: From Amazon.com for a home-cooked $13.60.

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