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.
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.
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 Today's crowd can be anything from a few extra teenagers for dinner to a wedding reception for 100 friends and relatives. Whatever the occasion demands, Mom's classic recipes and tips for keeping guests happy take the stress out of entertaining. Cold Sesame Noodles, Cheesy Spinach-Artichoke Squares, Big Crowd Pasta Casserole, Grilled Chicken Wings, and Chocolate Mint Ice-Cream Pie are just a few of the offerings that ensure your success as a crowd-pleasing cook. Even if your contribution is only Old-Fashioned Lemonade for 60 thirsty picnickers, your friends and loved ones won't soon forget that someone made that extra effort to make it from scratch. "These are homey, hearty creations with modern, updated twist – and they're simple and accessible to any cook."-Natalie Haughton, Los Angeles Daily News
