Real Life Entertaining: Easy Recipes and Unconventional Wisdom by Jennifer Rubell

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Print Length: 192 Pages
Publisher: William Morrow Cookbooks
Publication Date: May 2, 2006
Language: English
ASIN: B003JBHVNG
ISBN-10: 0060778474
ISBN-13: 978-0060778477
File Format: MOBI

Forget the perfectly pressed linen. Forget the name cards at every guest’s place. Forget the full bar, the four-course meal, and all the fussy little details that supposedly make parties divine. Who has the house, the money, or the time to throw that kind of party, anyway?

In Real Life Entertaining, Jennifer Rubell offers break-the-rules entertaining ideas and quick, easy, stylish recipes for last-minute drop-in dinners, sit-down meals, brunches, buffets, and one-pot meals. Conventional wisdom says it’s rude to invite someone to dinner on the same day. Jennifer’s real life wisdom says it’s never rude to invite guests to your home. The worst that will happen is that they’ll be busy and say no. Conventional wisdom says never serve the same meal that you offered guests the last time. Jennifer says if you’ve got a signature dish, flaunt it!

Jennifer incorporates her relaxed, lively style into a variety of festive themes, from an evening of red wine and bruschetta, to a New York-style brunch, to a one-pot meal of the easiest — and tastiest! — meatballs you’ll ever make. The recipes are simple and the ingredients lists are short, so you can whip up party-friendly fare such as Thai Chicken Wings, Sesame-Mint Pita Chips, and Grilled Shrimp with Garlic and Citrus in mere minutes.

With Jennifer’s expert party tricks, plus full-color photographs throughout, Real Life Entertaining is the ultimate go-to party guide. Jennifer will show you how to get your guests to pitch in and how to make sure that you have as much fun as the people you’ve invited. Never again will you panic at the prospect of a party.

Quick and Easy Entertaining

I have made several of these recipes and find them quick and delicious. They are easy and allow you time to enjoy yourself, spend some time with your guests and not spend all your time in the kitchen.
I questioned some of the ingredients in one recipe but followed it anyway and it was delicious. I even bought the book for a friend. I highly recommend this book for someone who loves to entertain but hates missing the party.