Deep South Parties: How to Survive the Southern Cocktail Hour Without a Box of French Onion Soup Mix, A Block of Processed Cheese, or A Cocktail Weenie [Hardcover]

Robert St. John (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 10, 2006

The engaging, entertaining, and downright hilarious author of Deep South Staples returns with an irresistible guide to entertaining, Southern-style

Southern cooks are known as some of the best, most welcoming hosts in the world, setting out spreads filled with hearty, homey, and heavenly fare, enough to feed an army. And no Southerner knows how to entertain better than Robert St. John, chef, food columnist, and bon vivant extraordinaire. In his new cookbook, Deep South Parties, he puts his own twist on cooking for a crowd, showing readers which recipes work best for which occasions, how to entertain large groups with ease, how to throw the liveliest holiday parties in town, and much more. With recipes like Sweet Potato Nachos with Boursin, Pecans, and Roasted Red Pepper; Yellowfin Tuna Tartar with Avocado Relish and Wonton Chips; Crabmeat Won Tons with Sweet Chili Pepper Sauce; and Bourbon Pecan Truffles, this is entertaining with a Southern flair, sure to please crowds from coast to coast.

Editorial Reviews

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"A treasure-trove of sophisticated recipes . . . fabulously fun food." -- Charleston Post & Courier

"If this collection doesn't make you want to throw a party, I don't know what will." -- Austin Chronicle

"Robert St. John offers up a batch of fun, tasty Southern party favorites the whole country can enjoy." -- Memphis Commercial Appeal

About the Author

Robert St. John is the executive chef/owner of the Purple Parrot Café, Crescent City Grill, and Mahogany Bar in Hattiesburg and Meridian, Mississippi. The author of Deep South Staples, he also writes a food column that is syndicated in twenty-four Southern newspapers and hosts a local television cooking show. He lives in Hattiesburg.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 272 pages
• Publisher: Hyperion (October 10, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1401308406
• ISBN-13: 978-1401308407
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 7.6 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #900,889 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Too Funny With Some Great Recipes, December 31, 2006

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Michelle R. Knop (Charlotte, NC United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Deep South Parties: How to Survive the Southern Cocktail Hour Without a Box of French Onion Soup Mix, A Block of Processed Cheese, or A Cocktail Weenie (Hardcover)

I am a cook book fiend, but they are not all great reads. Deep South Parties though is hilarious to read. You get a bit of history, a bit of ettiquite, some cooking tips, and a some really great and easy recipes.

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3.0 out of 5 stars disappointed, December 1, 2010

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This review is from: Deep South Parties: How to Survive the Southern Cocktail Hour Without a Box of French Onion Soup Mix, A Block of Processed Cheese, or A Cocktail Weenie (Hardcover)

I bought the first book Deep South Staples and it was entertaining and had some great recipe's. It was a gift for my son-in-law and he loved it! My daughter bought that one for me because we loved it so much. So, I was expecting as much out of this book and was kinda disappointed. I don't see anything that I would want to make from these recipe's. It didn't seem to be 'deep south' type food to me.

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1.0 out of 5 stars Cheesy but acceptable, March 23, 2010

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Richard M. Bash "Chef Rick" (Pendleton, Indiana (15 NE of Indianapolis)) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Deep South Parties: How to Survive the Southern Cocktail Hour Without a Box of French Onion Soup Mix, A Block of Processed Cheese, or A Cocktail Weenie (Hardcover)

If I had not already purchased this book, I would have rejected it. I would say there are better recipes around. This is "standard fare" at the most generous point.