Chowgirls Killer Party Food: Righteous Bites & Cocktails for Every Season

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With an eye for style and appreciation for seasonal ingredients, the proprietors of Chowgirls Killer Catering, one of the Midwest's leading catering companies, share their inspired ideas for delicious appetisers, small plates and cocktails. Amy and Heidi were early adopters of the local, organic, sustainable and seasonal approach to cooking; their ethos is clearly reflected in this cookbook, which offers fun, elegant and yet easy-to-prepare recipes.

Heidi Andermack: Heidi Andermack co-founded Chowgirls Killer Catering in 2004. She is a passionate member of her community in Minneapolis, helping establish the Northeast Minneapolis Arts District and serving on the board of the local farmers market. She is mom to Maximillian and wife to world-renowned font designer Chank Diesel. Amy Lynn Brown: Amy Lynn Brown was born and raised in Kentucky but ended up in Minneapolis, where she married an old college friend. After a 15-year career in bookselling and publishing, she co-created Chowgirls Killer Catering in 2004. She stays busy distance running, gardening, and raising her three daughters Frances, Louise, and Julip.

"I've known the Chowgirls since they opened their doors years ago. In that time they have become the go-to catering experts for creating approachable, simple scratch cooking all tied up with a beautiful bow. Hey, it's a party, after all! Now everyone can be a Chowgirl with the big flavors and superb food detailed in this amazing book." --Andrew Zimmern, chef, food writer, and host of Travel Channel's Bizarre Foods "Looking for ways to throw a dinner party that make you look like a world-class caterer without having to spend two weeks in the kitchen? The Chowgirls' cookbook is guaranteed to get you off to a very good start! Vichyssoise Shooters, Saffron-Lemon Shrimp Bruschetta, Whiskey-Ginger Cocktail Meatballs, Beets & Burrata ... just reading the recipe list is enough to make you want to throw a party--or at least give the book to a good friend so they invite you to theirs!" --Ari Weinzweig, co-founding partner, Zingerman's Community of Businesses "Through the creative use of local products, Chowgirls Killer Catering has helped introduce local farmers and producers to the Twin Cities. Heidi and Amy have supported sustainable agriculture and craft foods for more than ten years. Here's to the next ten years and more great Minnesota flavors, stories, and successes!" --Kieran Folliard, founder, 2 Gingers Irish Whiskey and Food Building Inc.