When it comes to preparing memorable meals for milestone events and holidays, knowledgeable chefs and cooking aficionados alike turn to Special Occasions. It offers 150 of the best, most elegant recipes from the original series, each illustrated with gorgeous four-color photography. Entertain family and friends with appealing appetizers, main dishes, and desserts, plus creative ideas for complementary beverages and sides, culled from a range of cooking experts and international culinary traditions. Features 150 kitchen-tested recipes to celebrate life`s special occasions Expert tips on preparation, cooking, serving, and storing Includes an illustrated glossary of key ingredients, cooking procedures, and equipment

Filled with practical guidelines for entertaining and a host of delicious recipes to suit a variety of special occasions, this brightly illustrated cookbook includes sections on finger foods and appetizers; soups, salads, and side dishes; main courses; desserts; and coolers and cocktails.

Memorable food makes unforgettable gatherings! Sharing a meal with family and friends is among the profound joys of everyday life. The food experts in the Canadian Living Test Kitchen have brought together more than 250 favourite Tested-Till-Perfect recipes to create 35 seasonal menus for the significant events on your calendar. We’ll help you create a family feast to celebrate a special holiday, a casual get-together to reconnect with friends or a backyard barbecue for no reason other than having fun with good neighbours. The menus in this cookbook are versatile and varied: You’ll find finger-food recipes for cocktail parties, buffet-style and make-ahead meals to simplify big family events and menus that bring back the Sunday supper tradition. So, plan a meal, gather the people you care about and count on us for delicious memories.

Presents menus for six special occasions, each with a shopping list, complete recipes, and tips and hints from Julia Child.

From the host of Ciao Italia comes a book of recipes and menus for Italian-style celebrations, including a Traditional Sicilian Buffet, a Do-Ahead Engagement Supper, and A Winter Meal in a Pot. Mary Ann shares dishes in trademark style with recollections of the special celebrations of her childhood. 12-page color insert.

A collection of recipes to celebrate birthdays and other seasonal days, as well as recipes designed to make an ordinary day special.

This vintage book contains a collection of interesting and useful recipes for special occasions, including instructions for making sandwiches, beverages, candies, and much more. With step-by-step directions and a wealth of useful information, this is a volume that will appeal to those who love to host, and one that would make for a fantastic addition to culinary collections. Contents include: "Sandwiches", "Sandwiches of Meat, Fowl, and Fish", "Egg Sandwich", "Salad Sandwiches", "Cheese Sandwiches!", "Nut and Sweet Sandwiches", "Cold Beverages", "Fruit Beverages", "Cordials, Beers, etc.", "Milk and Egg Drinks", "Iced Tea, Coffee, and Chocolate", et cetera. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction on cocktail and beverage making.

A year-round collection of holiday and special occasion recipes is culled from Martha Stewart's magazine and includes tips on decorating and preparation

Too often, special occasions and family gatherings are welcome events for everyone except the anxiety-ridden, overworked cook. This cookbook can change that with tasty, easy-to-prepare dishes that will delight guests at holiday gatherings and family get-togethers. 70 photos.