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E-book Title: Dinner Parties Made Simple
Author: Michael Ambrosio
Book Description: Tired of Deli Delights? Have Your Golden Arches Fallen?
We can't promise that you will become another "Emeril Lagasse" overnight. But you can learn how to host a successful dinner party and impress your friends or that "special someone."
Dinner Parties Made Simple covers it all, and makes it easy for you to host successful dinner parties. You will learn all you need to know to quickly host your first party.
This Guide covers everything from meal planning to that last cup of coffee. And you'll do it by following the authors simple plan for throwing a successful party.
You will quickly learn:
Why WHO is coming to dinner will determine what to serve.
Why 6 to 8 guests is the recommended "beginner" party.
Setting the table. . .yes, there is a system.
How to plan your menu.
Prepare your shopping list.
Appetizers, main dishes, side dishes. . .oh my!
Timing. . .and why it is important.
And Much Much More
This guide covers all this and much, much more. You will even find sample templates you can use to prepare your guest list, menu and shopping.
If you are beginning to feel like you need to rent a room to the pizza delivery guy, it's definitely time to take control!
Of course, the greatest benefit of all is impressing your friends, family or that "special someone." You CAN learn to host a successful dinner party.
Contents
INTRODUCTION
HOW TO USE THIS BOOK
LINKS
OH, YOU POOR GUY . . .
AND SO IT BEGINS
UH-OH, MY TURN!
BEFORE WE GET STARTED, A NOTE TO THE MEN
OK, LET'S START PLANNING
FIRST THINGS FIRST - WHO'S COMING TO DINNER?
SO WHAT DO I MAKE?
TABLE SETTING
CASUAL SETTING
SOME Details
MENU PLANNING - CHOICES, CHOICES!
LET'S START WITH THE APPETIZER
ON TO THE SALAD
THE MAIN COURSE
SIDE DISH
TIMING IS EVERYTHING
HOW TO AVOID TIMING PROBLEMS
WINE - I'M NO EXPERT . . .
SOME BASICS, FIRST
SELECTING A WINE
THE LANGUAGE OF VINO
A COUPLE OF HOSTING TIPS
SO WHAT'S NEXT?
DESSERT!
LET'S SUM IT UP
PLANNING GUIDE
MENU PLANNING WORKSHEET
RECIPES
APPETIZERS
Focaccia Bread w/ Tomato and Cheese Topping
Tomato, Basil, And Mozzarella
Wonton Soup
Antipasto Pasta Salad
Marinated Mush
Broccoli Bites
Coconut Shrimp
MAIN DISHES
Chicken Marsala
Sweet and Sour Chicken
Cajun Chicken Pasta
Chicken Jambalaya
Beef Bourguignon
Beef Parmesan with Garlic Angel Hair Pasta
SIDE DISHERS
Italian-Style Broccoli
Garlic-Wine Rice
Bella's Rosemary Red Potatoes
Herbed Garlic Mashed Potatoes
DESSERTS
Tiramisu
Black Forest Cheesecake
Ambrosia Trifle
Blueberry Cream Cheese Squares
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