Quick and Easy Menus for Entertaining: Secrets of a Savvy Cook - Hardcover

King, Andy

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1558594272 ISBN 13: 9781558594272

Publisher: Abbeville Press, 1994

Synopsis

This menu-based cookbook presents 20 memorable meals that can be prepared quickly and easily. Not for men only, this cookbook will enable any busy person to entertain with style with a minimum of time and cooking experience. The elegant recipes presented here make failure practically impossible. 20 full-color photos; line art.

About this title

About the Author

Andy King was touted in The Wall Street Journal as "the first corporate concierge in America." His career path led him to client entertaining, food catering, a reputation as an accomplished chef, and now a cookbook author for busy people. Currently, he owns a loft in SOHO that he rents out to executives and companies for dinners, cocktails, and entertaining. He has also worked in politics, and as a corporate headhunter. He lives in Bedford, NY.

From the Inside Flap

For all people who may lack confidence in their entertaining skills, Quick and Easy Menus for Entertaining presents twenty easy meals that even novices can cook. The book is also handy for more accomplished cooks who are searching for suggestions for appetizing but stress-less menus to prepare for guests. Instead of dining out, it is possible to enjoy meals with friends in the comfort of home.

Filled with easy-to-prepare recipes using ingredients that are readily available in any grocery store, this menu-based cookbook is ideal for the busy person who ahs little time for cooking and may have limited experience in the kitchen. After learning Andy King's secrets to quick preparation and elegant presentations, anyone will be able to create delicious meals in minutes, from an intimate breakfast in bed for two to a gala feast for thirty. Most importantly, he shows how to spend more time with guests or family and less time in front of the stove.

The tempting recipes presented here are practically foolproof, making it possible for anyone to entertain at home with style and confidence. All the menus - each centered around a special event or theme - assemble dishes that go together well and are uncomplicated to prepare.

Each menu is shown in a beautiful full-color photograph and starts with a shopping list, showing exactly what and how much to buy. There are also easy-to-follow instructions, preparation times, helpful cooking hints, and decorating tips. Some of the menus featured in this book include First Snow: Dinner for Four in Front of the Fire; The Baby Christening: Lunch for Twelve; The Painting Party: An Easy Dinner for Eight; A Quiet Thanksgiving for Two; and The Cocktail Party: Drinks and Hors d'oeuvres for Twenty-Four guests.

With this book, it is possible to become a savvy cook in no time, able to prepare complete and elegant menus for gatherings large and small. When your guests ask, "How can you create such a spectacular meal in such a short time with so little effort? What are your secrets?" The answer is, simply, Secrets of a Savvy Cook.

Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved.

In our hectic world, when you and your significant other feel like two ships passing in the night, it's nice to be spontaneous. A little effort goes a long way. Here's an easy and delicious office meal to perk up both your days [meal includes Tomato Soup, Avocado Salad, 'Bermuda's Best,' and Apples].

Edition details

• Publisher: Abbeville Press
• Publication date: 1994
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1558594272
• ISBN 13: 9781558594272
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 96