Mom's Best Crowd-Pleasers: 101 No-Fuss Recipes for Family Gatherings, Casual Get-togethers & Surprise Company

by Andrea Chesman

Overview

Cooking for a crowd doesn’t have to be stressful! Andrea Chesman shows you how to perfectly predict how much food you’ll need, prepare it in time, and enjoy yourself while cooking for the masses. With 101 recipes that include Three-Cheese Noodle Bake, All-American Burgers, and Chocolate Mint Ice-Cream Pie, you’ll be sure to please a gaggle of even the pickiest eaters. Chesman’s relaxed and fun approach to large-scale cooking will have you confidently heading up neighborhood picnics, office parties, and even wedding receptions.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781603422055
Publisher:	Storey Publishing, LLC
Publication date:	03/29/2012
Sold by:	Hachette Digital, Inc.
Format:	eBook
Pages:	208
File size:	3 MB

About the Author

Andrea Chesman is the author of The Fat Kitchen as well as many other cookbooks that focus on traditional techniques and fresh-from-the-garden cooking. Her previous books include The Pickled Pantry, Serving Up the Harvest, 101 One-Dish Dinners, and The Backyard Homestead Book of Kitchen Know-How. She teaches and gives cooking demonstrations and classes across the United States. She lives in Ripton, Vermont.
 

Table of Contents

Preface: viii
Introduction: How to Handle a Crowd: 1
Finger Foods, Snacks and Drinks for All Occasions: 9
Celebration Brunch: 33
Salads for Potlucks, Buffets & Picnics: 59
Potluck & Buffet Hot Side Dishes: 75
Main-Dish Crowd Pleasers: 91
Grilling Fun: 141
Desserts and Bake Sales: 165
Metric Conversion Chart: 190
Index: 191

Editorial Reviews

These are homey, hearty creations with modern, updated twist – and they’re simple and accessible to any cook.”—Natalie Haughton, Los Angeles Daily News

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