Betty Crocker's Entertaining Basics: Learning to Entertain with Confidence - Softcover

A complete guide to the basics of entertaining at home with confidence and ease -- filled with 100 of the best recipe choices for entertaining and lots of tips to make it all look perfect. The four elements of a great party are the Entertaining Equation: Good Company + Good Food + Good Setting + Good Planning = Great Time! Betty Crocker's Entertaining Basics: Learning to Entertain with Confidence details all the steps to take to guarantee that a party adds up just right. One hundred of the best recipes to prepare for a party are here, from appetizers to desserts (all photographed) in an easy-to-read and easy-to-follow format. Plus, you'll find more than 25 easy Set the Scene" decorating ideas (all photographed) for making festive additions to the table such as: a picture frame serving tray; illustrated menu-, buffet-, or placecards; rustic cast-iron candleholders; iced decorated wine bottle.And, there are more than 80 how-to's (all photographed) explaining basic and slightly more advanced cooking techniques such as: pressing out pizza crust dough; layering lasagna ingredients; cutting and seeding a jalapeno chili."

With Betty Crocker's Entertaining Basics, you can cook delicious food and be relaxed and organized when your guests arrive. Your home and table will look gorgeous, and best of all, you'll have a great time at your own party!

Betty's Entertaining Equation:

Good Company + Good Food + Good Planning = Great Time!

Each piece of the equation helps you make the right decisions for your party and we'll walk you through every step. Here are some of the reasonsyour parties are sure to be terrific:

• 100 great recipes for entertaining, from casual to elegant
• 10 great menus for fantastic get-togethers, with meal preparation planners that cover every detail
• Holiday menus for Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter, including meal preparation planner and decorating ideas
• Special decorating projects that make your table look great
• How-to photos that take the mystery out of cooking
• Helpful tips and hints that make you the expert on easy substitutions, make-ahead information, simple serving suggestions and great presentation ideas
• Other essential information such as how much food to make for a crowd, quick-to-fix party foods, dealing with guests with special diets, stocking a bar, pairing food with wine, and much more.