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The Hostess Handbook
A Modern Guide to Entertaining with Style and Ease with 100 Recipes for Every Occasion
Maria Zizka(0)
About
From the author of The Newlywed Table (70,000 copies in print), The Hostess Handbook offers readers 100 easy entertaining recipes, party planning advice, and curated menus to pull off the most delicious and delightful of gatherings, from an epic holiday bash to a casual get-together in the backyard, or an inspired dinner party.
What's the secret to every good party? Is it the tasty but not overly fussy food? The warmth of a good host who doesn't disappear into the kitchen halfway through the night? The beautiful tablespace or the eclectic mix of glassware? It's all of the above, and now, you don't have to sweat it because The Hostess Handbook shows how to master the art of entertaining. Author Maria Zizka starts with the first rule of party planning (being, there are no rules!), then walks readers through some options and considerations to host guests comfortably-from serving supplies to decorating tips and strategies. The array of recipes includes snacks, sides, and salads so good they could be the whole meal, like Chicken Wings with Apricot-Honey-Chile Sauce and Toothpick Gnocchi with Oregano Breadcrumbs. Mains can be made ahead (Brisket and Harissa Buttered Carrots) and will have guests coming back for more (Potato Chip-Crust Chicken with Green Olive Relish). Plus, there are fabulous desserts fit for any type of celebration (from Gingersnap and Lemon Ice Cream Sandwiches to a Pavlova with Chamomile Cream and Citrus). Batch cocktails and non-alcoholic drinks-a Negroni Pitcher, a Sparkling Strawberry-Rhubarb Elixir-make bartending easy. Throughout, Zizka offers expert advice to coach readers through the party-planning process, from setting the table to cleaning up the inevitable red wine spill. As a bonus, fourteen curated menus-including a pack and go picnic, a Sunday supper for the family, or a promotion party feast- take the worry of meal planning off your plate, making it even easier to get together with loved ones. Afterall, isn't that the whole point? Maria Zizka is the author of numerous award-winning cookbooks. She studied biology at UC Berkeley and food culture at UNISG in northern Italy, where she now teaches as a visiting lecturer. She was named by Forbes as one of the most influential people under 30 in the world of food and drink. Zizka lives and cooks in the Berkeley Hills with her husband and two sons. Introduction
Party Supplies
Hosting Checklist
Which Party Is Right for You?
Chapter 1: Party Snacks
Extra-Sharp White Cheddar Seeded Crackers
Sardines and Buttered Saltines
Salt-and-Vinegar Potato Peel Chips with Chive Dip
Getting the Party Going
Choose-Your-Own-Adventure Spiced Nuts
Choose-Your-Own-Adventure Popcorn
Menu: The Pre-Party: Small Bites and a Drink
Rosemary-Almond Salted Caramel Corn
Roasted Winter Fruits and Cheese Board
How to Style a Cheese Board like a Pro
Charcuterie and Pickles Platter
Cheese Dessert Tray
How to Store Cheese
Menu: Springtime Luncheon
Chapter 2: Starters
Edamame on Ice with Black Vinegar Mignonette
Homemade Tortillas and Mango Salsa
Turmeric- and Beet-Pickled Deviled Eggs
Menu: Galentine's
Scotch Eggs
Making a Playlist
Jamón and Fig Toasts
Brown Butter Roasted Radish Toasts
Seeded Bread with Smoked Salmon Spread
Tuna Niçoise Tartines
Gorgonzola-Prosciutto Toasties
5 Simple Nearly No-Cook Appetizers
Asparagus Agrodolce Cigars
Menu: Game Day
Bavarian-Style Soft Pretzels
Broiled Bratwurst Bites
Spicy Chicken Wings with Apricot-Honey-Chile Sauce
Tiny Samosas with Minty Yogurt Dip
Saffron Arancini
Chapter 3: Sides and Salads
Shoestring Fries Tower and Roasted Garlic Aioli
Minty Pea Soup with Crème Fraîche Swirl
5 Ways with a Good Loaf of Bread
Vegetarian Summer Rolls with Peanut Sauce
Salmon-Avocado Temaki Hand Rolls
Crispy Scallion Pancakes and Dipping Sauce Trio
Menu: Backyard Luau
Tie-Dye Rainbow Dumpl
What's the secret to every good party? Is it the tasty but not overly fussy food? The warmth of a good host who doesn't disappear into the kitchen halfway through the night? The beautiful tablespace or the eclectic mix of glassware? It's all of the above, and now, you don't have to sweat it because The Hostess Handbook shows how to master the art of entertaining. Author Maria Zizka starts with the first rule of party planning (being, there are no rules!), then walks readers through some options and considerations to host guests comfortably-from serving supplies to decorating tips and strategies. The array of recipes includes snacks, sides, and salads so good they could be the whole meal, like Chicken Wings with Apricot-Honey-Chile Sauce and Toothpick Gnocchi with Oregano Breadcrumbs. Mains can be made ahead (Brisket and Harissa Buttered Carrots) and will have guests coming back for more (Potato Chip-Crust Chicken with Green Olive Relish). Plus, there are fabulous desserts fit for any type of celebration (from Gingersnap and Lemon Ice Cream Sandwiches to a Pavlova with Chamomile Cream and Citrus). Batch cocktails and non-alcoholic drinks-a Negroni Pitcher, a Sparkling Strawberry-Rhubarb Elixir-make bartending easy. Throughout, Zizka offers expert advice to coach readers through the party-planning process, from setting the table to cleaning up the inevitable red wine spill. As a bonus, fourteen curated menus-including a pack and go picnic, a Sunday supper for the family, or a promotion party feast- take the worry of meal planning off your plate, making it even easier to get together with loved ones. Afterall, isn't that the whole point? Maria Zizka is the author of numerous award-winning cookbooks. She studied biology at UC Berkeley and food culture at UNISG in northern Italy, where she now teaches as a visiting lecturer. She was named by Forbes as one of the most influential people under 30 in the world of food and drink. Zizka lives and cooks in the Berkeley Hills with her husband and two sons. Introduction
Party Supplies
Hosting Checklist
Which Party Is Right for You?
Chapter 1: Party Snacks
Extra-Sharp White Cheddar Seeded Crackers
Sardines and Buttered Saltines
Salt-and-Vinegar Potato Peel Chips with Chive Dip
Getting the Party Going
Choose-Your-Own-Adventure Spiced Nuts
Choose-Your-Own-Adventure Popcorn
Menu: The Pre-Party: Small Bites and a Drink
Rosemary-Almond Salted Caramel Corn
Roasted Winter Fruits and Cheese Board
How to Style a Cheese Board like a Pro
Charcuterie and Pickles Platter
Cheese Dessert Tray
How to Store Cheese
Menu: Springtime Luncheon
Chapter 2: Starters
Edamame on Ice with Black Vinegar Mignonette
Homemade Tortillas and Mango Salsa
Turmeric- and Beet-Pickled Deviled Eggs
Menu: Galentine's
Scotch Eggs
Making a Playlist
Jamón and Fig Toasts
Brown Butter Roasted Radish Toasts
Seeded Bread with Smoked Salmon Spread
Tuna Niçoise Tartines
Gorgonzola-Prosciutto Toasties
5 Simple Nearly No-Cook Appetizers
Asparagus Agrodolce Cigars
Menu: Game Day
Bavarian-Style Soft Pretzels
Broiled Bratwurst Bites
Spicy Chicken Wings with Apricot-Honey-Chile Sauce
Tiny Samosas with Minty Yogurt Dip
Saffron Arancini
Chapter 3: Sides and Salads
Shoestring Fries Tower and Roasted Garlic Aioli
Minty Pea Soup with Crème Fraîche Swirl
5 Ways with a Good Loaf of Bread
Vegetarian Summer Rolls with Peanut Sauce
Salmon-Avocado Temaki Hand Rolls
Crispy Scallion Pancakes and Dipping Sauce Trio
Menu: Backyard Luau
Tie-Dye Rainbow Dumpl