Menus for Entertaining [Paperback]

James Beard (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 1, 2004

A culinary classic, back in print, with 600 recipes and over 100 meals for every occasion by the man who revolutionized cooking in America.

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From the Back Cover

"Entertaining is my main pleasure, my forte," James Beard wrote in the original introduction to this book. Menus For Entertaining, first published in 1965, proved to be one of James Beard's most popular cookbooks. It showed off his flair for putting together innovative meals for a wide range of occasions. Although it is no longer possible to learn from the great master in person, many of the recipes in this book come from his cooking classes. Menus For Entertaining is as close as we can come to being graced with the well-respected chef's presence and expertise.

With chapters titled:
Breakfasts (early and late)
Luncheons (informal, formal, summer)
Dinners (informal, formal, easy to prepare, to prepare in advance, summer)
Buffets (luncheon, dinner, supper)
Entertaining Outdoors (indoor-outdoor cooking, picnics)
Cocktail Parties (large, small)
Celebrations
Basic Recipes
A Guide to Wines
A Guide to Aperitifs
A Guide to Liqueurs

Menus For Entertaining is truly the only book you'll need for entertaining guests. Beard is a soothing, pleasurable guide to the nuances and the nitty-gritty of entertaining.

About the Author

JAMES BEARD left a legacy of culinary excellence and integrity to generations of home cooks and professional chefs. He was hailed as the father of American gastronomy, and his name remains synonymous with American food. His books include The James Beard Cookbook (1959), James Beard's Treasury of Outdoor Cooking (1960), Delights and Prejudices (1964), James Beard's American Cookery (1972), Beard on Bread (1973), Beard on Food (1974), James Beard's Theory and Practice of Good Cooking (1977), The New James Beard (1981), and Beard on Pasta (1983).

Product Details

• Paperback: 416 pages
• Publisher: The Lyons Press; 1st edition (December 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1592283411
• ISBN-13: 978-1592283415
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,032,094 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Menus For Entertaining, March 28, 2008

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This review is from: Menus for Entertaining (Hardcover)

I bought this book in 1973 and have used the paperback so much it's falling apart. Delightful short essays at the beginning of each chapter. Recipes a bit dated, but good wholesome food.