Fran Warde's informal approach to cooking and her easy-to-follow recipes make this a must-have cookbook for everyone who loves to share good food with friends and family. Her book is arranged by theme, each with its own distinctive style and delicious menu to match, including Dinner in Advance, Everyday Entertaining, Effortless Entertaining, Parties and Celebrations, Drinks and Fingerfood, and Party Buffet. With something to please for every budget, season, and occasion, and beautifully photographed by Debi Treloar, this is the perfect gift for anyone who loves to entertain.
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"Food you will enjoy creating and everyone will enjoy eating" is Fran Warde's tenet and in this recipe book she teaches us just that. She removes the worry from dinner parties, the fretting of a bored, novice chef and suggests innovative ideas to make a meal with friends memorable. From picnics in the park to a cosy autumn dinner in front of a roaring fire, her recipes are simple to make, easily explained and deliciously tasty. Each suggested menu is accompanied by a work plan ensuring as much as possible is done in advance leaving the hostess more time to enjoy herself with her guests. Everyday entertaining in the form of impromptu suppers, Mediterranean lunches and weekend dining. Parties and celebratory meals such as New Years Eve dinner, Eastern feast and childrens tea parties. All eventualities and tastes are catered for, often with serving suggestions and table decoration hints to make the meal that extra special and personal. Drink accompaniments are included for those unsure of what to serve and the whole is gloriously illustrated with the photographs of Debi Treloar. So if you are looking for fresh ideas, look no further. Your friends will be knocking at your door forever after sampling these recipes - especially the chocolate risotto which is to die for...... - Lucy Watson
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About the Author
Debi Treloar is originally from Zimbabwe but now lives in London with her husband and two young sons. Her photographs of food and interiors are much sought after by prestigious magazines such as Homes & Gardens, Red, and Country Living. She has photographed many books for Ryland Peters & Small, Inc, including Eat Drink Live, Children's Spaces, and My Baby's Journal.
Fran Warde ran a catering business before setting up her own cooking school. Food editor of "Red" magazine for five years, she now contributes to publications such as "The Times Magazine" and "BBC Good Food". As well as her cookbooks for Ryland Peters & Small, she co-wrote "The French Kitchen" with novelist Joanne Harris.
Fran Warde ran a catering business before setting up her own cooking school. Food editor of "Red" magazine for five years, she now contributes to publications such as "The Times Magazine" and "BBC Good Food". As well as her cookbooks for Ryland Peters & Small, she co-wrote "The French Kitchen" with novelist Joanne Harris.
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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This is just an outstanding production of great, creative menus served with flair and taste and style and all presented in glorious full-color photos throughout with great instructions and helpful advice.
It is organized around events, e.g. Weekend Dings --- Sage and Stilton Flatbread; Roast Rib of Beef with Yorkshire Puddings, Carrot and Spinach Butter Mash, and Vin Santo Trifle.
With each is A Work Plan, Wine Suggestions, and Serving Suggestions.
Outstanding work which is so well done and very creative food!
17 of 18 people found the following review helpful
By QT888
Format:Paperback
I had to write a review for this book b/c I owe my cooking skills to Fran Warde. Before this book, I was afraid to entertain. I'd make lasagna again and again. Something safe and easy. And then I happened to come across Fran's book at Z Gallerie and it changed everything. This book showed me that cooking can be simple, fun, and entirely worth it. Fran's recipes are easy to prepare, fun to look at (tons of colorful pictures), and is good for a cook at any level. Pictures are so important for the novice chef b/c it helps with plating and setting the tone and the photographer took such excellent pictures of the dishes. The cookbook is also very well written and easy to follow. Also, the end products are very complex, but you'd be surprised how easy it was to get the ingredients (all available at your local supermarket). I am planning to get Fran's other book as well. Anyway, it was because of this book that I moved onto more advanced cookbooks. I think everyone should give this book a shot! Thanks, Fran!
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This is my favorite cookbook in my collection of hundreds. Every recipe turns out great and is tried and true. I can always count on a recipe in this cookbook for entertaining family and friends and living up to my reputation as a great cook! :) I bought a copy for a young girl for her wedding present as well.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
food for friends
I viewed this book in a very nice store in San Francisco. My frist thought was, my daughters would like this book, so I gave to them for Mother's Day.
Published on May 11, 2011 by Carol
3.0 out of 5 stars
Meh...
I bought this book because id heard good things about it. When i flipped through it though, i was dissapointed. Read more
Published on October 16, 2010 by K. Murns
5.0 out of 5 stars
In great shape for the Price
The book came pretty quickly, I got it a lot sooner than the estimated delivery date. And the book was in the condition it was stated to be in.
Published on February 25, 2010 by C
2.0 out of 5 stars
too fancy
While I thought I would love this, I have yet to make a single dish from it. It is way to fancy for our taste and just not practical.
Published on February 13, 2010 by Whitney Fowler
3.0 out of 5 stars
pretty but not so practical
I saw this book in Anthropologie and saw one recipe that I wanted to make and it's a pretty illustration. Read more
Published on November 16, 2009 by Tanya
5.0 out of 5 stars
Innovative Enternating
Fantastic and innovative enternaing guide that is great for planning parties of all sizes! Wonderful table settings pair with interesting but familiar pairings that make the... Read more
Published on May 15, 2009 by Brent Thies
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great addition to bookshelf
This book is excellent! Great photos of all recipes and party designs. Good, wide range of recipes, (the salmon is a must try!). Just a fun, easy to read book with great new ideas. Read more
Published on December 10, 2008 by Martinigirl
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great book
Love this book, I love to entertain, and this book provides you with so many ideas, it's great, and very diverse
Published on October 21, 2007 by L. Vanroekel
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