Lets Get Together

Description

It's the cheerful refrain at the end of countless conversations with friends and family members. It's the shared anticipation of stress-free socializing and good times with friends and plenty of delicious food. With this appealing cookbook packed with simple crowd-pleasing recipes and complete menu suggestions for every occasion, "Let's Get Together" becomes a promise that weekend cooks will look forward to keeping.Whether the occasion calls for a lavish brunch spread, a fun and fancy collection of cocktail nibbles for office friends, an over-the-top plated meal meant to impress, or anything in between, authors and entertaining partners DeeDee Stovel and Pam Wakefield have the preparations well in hand. They offer 175 recipes - tested and retested at their own gatherings - that will please every palate without trapping the cook in the kitchen for hours on end.Need a plan for a picnic with the neighbours? How about healthy nachos with fresh salsa, grilled pocket burgers, chopped cucumber salad, and vanilla ice cream with strawberries and hot bittersweet sauce. Or try zucchini bisque, Greek shrimp salad, and individual lemon pudding cakes for a special book club gathering, and red beans and rice make a wonderful alternative to chilli when friends are coming over to watch the big match.

It s the point of entertaining to have time to socialize and relax with your guests? They authors of "Let s Get Together" think so. They ve combined their ideas to create a unique blend of recipes here are quick and easy recipes for any event you choose to create, along with a list of useful items and ingredients to keep on hand for easy entertaining. Taste for Life Magazine "