Sandra Lee Semi-Homemade Gatherings (Paperback)

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Product Description

• New York Times best-selling author Sandra Lee brings her approach to entertaining.
• More than 40 party themes featuring easy to duplicate, beautifully decorated and artfully arranged tabletop settings for every celebratory occasion imaginable.
• Sandra offers 100 sensational Semi-Homemade recipes for quick and delicious appetizers, desserts, and signature cocktails-perfectly suited for each specific party theme.

About the Author

Sandra Lee is an internationally acclaimed Lifestylist and New York Times best-selling author. She is the premier authority of Semi-Homemade cooking—a quick and easy method of food preparation where nothing is made from scratch, but everything tastes homemade.
“My first book, Semi-Homemade Cooking, was not just a labor of love for me, but an expansion of my philosophy.… I feel fortunate that it has been so embraced by the public.”—Sandra Lee

Product Details

• Paperback: 261 pages
• Publisher: Wiley (December 12, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0696234378
• ISBN-13: 978-0696234378
• Product Dimensions: 9.7 x 9.1 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.9 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #222,631 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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• This item is part of The Semi-Homemade Series.

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40 of 43 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I love Sandra Lee's tablescape ideas and cooking shortcuts, March 15, 2007

By	Kristen A. Luther (Norwalk, CT) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

For all of you HATERS of Sandra Lee, you need to be more open minded. Yes, she suggests using specific products for her recipes, but I own a majority of her books and I subsistute to create healthier versions of her meals and to save money. It's not like she's going to show up at your door and scold you for using a product she didn't suggest. Please, people, these are just guidelines!! Exercise your free will for goodness sake!!!

I am no chef, by any means! In fact, I HATE to cook!! That's probably why I LOVE her books. Also, she doesn't promote alcoholism.....these are simply party drinks to along with her theme. It's not like she's promoting binge drinking. She just wants to help you plan the perfect get together....from soup to nuts! And if you don't drink.....FINE!!

I personally love Sandra Lee! She has great ideas and I can't wait to host a party using some of her theme ideas and recipes. In fact, I'll be making her Chile-Garlic Shrimp tonight for dinner and I'm sure it will be wonderful. I made her slow cooker stuffed peppers yesterday and they were AWESOME!!!

I recommend all her books for anyone who doesn't like to cook or doesn't have all the time in the world to create some gourmet masterpiece. These books are my speed and if you don't agree with the ingredients Sandra suggests, substitute!

12 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another hit!, June 1, 2007

By	Christina Mitchell-collins (Illinois) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I happen to love Sandra's cookbooks and this one has also given me some wonderful ideas and great recipes. She adds a personal touch to all of her cookbooks and I've found all them to be keepers. She shows some beautiful table scapes in this book and offers some cool recipes that don't appear to be difficult to make. I've purchased all of her cookbooks via Amazon since the price is so great and have never been disappointed.

11 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Semi-Homemade Gatherings, April 10, 2007

By	K. McKeown (Michigan) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Great Reference for throwing themed Parties. Will gladly add it to my growing collection.