The Southern Living Party Cookbook: A Modern Guide to Gathering

by Elizabeth Heiskell

Overview

This new essential guide to entertaining is divided by occasion, offering a fresh lineup of menus and ideas from Oxford, Mississippi’s go-to caterer for every celebratory scenario life serves up. In this update to the best-selling book of our mothers’ and grandmothers’ era, Elizabeth’s tell-it-like-it-is voice provides a twist to the classic Southern advice that is a refresher for entertainers of any age or experience. Packed with delicious recipes from the original book like Smoked Salmon Canapes, Hot Cheese Squares, and Brandy Alexanders, the book also includes popular picks from the current pages of Southern Living as well as Elizabeth’s treasured recipe box.
The Southern Living Party Cookbook is an entertaining handbook loaded with lifestyle tips and hilarious Heiskell stories, along with lush photography to help you get the look from table setting to plated dish.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780848759100
Publisher:	Oxmoor House
Publication date:	10/23/2018
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	94 MB
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About the Author

Elizabeth Heiskell is a regular food contributor to the TODAY show and a seasoned caterer, chef, and culinary instructor known for her line of home-grown gourmet products, including her popular Debutante Farmer Bloody Mary Mix. She is the best-selling author of What Can I Bring? and lives in Oxford, MS, with her family.

Table of Contents

Introduction 8

Hosting Handbook 10

Teas, Coffees, and Reception 18

Sip And See 20

Graduation Coffee 30

Welcome Tea 40

Farewell Coffee 50

Bridal Tea 60

Come By For A Drink Y'All 72

Bubbles And Birds 74

Sundown On The Grounds 84

Summer Nights 94

Joy To The Girls 104

Nibbles & Nosh 116

Cocktails & Canapés 122

After-Theater Nightcap 134

Cheers My Dears 144

Brunches and Luncheons 158

Gospel Brunch 160

Christening Brunch 170

Easter 178

Garden Club Luncheon 190

Salad, Salad, Salad 202

Cookouts 214

Backyard BBQ 216

Tailgate 226

Chuck Wagon Dinner 236

Lowcountry Boil 248

Oyster Roast 258

Picnic On The Lawn 266

Fish Fry 278

Celebrations And Dinners 290

Impress The Boss Dinner 292

Fall Dinner 300

Thanksgiving Dinner 312

'Twas The Night Before… Fondue Party 326

Christmas Night Feast 338

New Year's Eve 348

Metric Equivalents 360

Acknowledgments 368

Party Index 361

General Index 363

Editorial Reviews

11/15/2018

The Southern Living Party Cookbook was originally published in 1972. This update mixes some recipes from that first book and etiquette tips with more modern entertaining ideas and menus. Heiskell (What Can I Bring?) provides party planning suggestions and organizes the contents around menus crafted for occasions such as "Sip and See," "Gospel Brunch," and "The Tailgate." The book begins with basic party planning and etiquette, providing suggestions for both hosts and guests. While menu-based organization makes it difficult to browse by dish type, it does provide a way of seeing how to pair more retrostyle dishes, such as Hot Cheese Squares or Peach Melba, with more modern Southern dishes, such as wonder wings with cider vinegar-brown butter-honey drizzle. Recipes from the original are indicated at the bottom of the recipe. Those looking for staples such as hoppin' John and pimiento cheese will not be disappointed, but there are plenty of new ideas to try as well. VERDICT While certainly not a cookbook for the calorie-conscious, this entertaining guide will appeal to those looking to update their Southern-style cooking without completely jettisoning tradition.—Rebecca Brody, Westfield State Univ., MA

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