{"product_id":"gatherings-casual-fancy-meals-to-share","title":"Gatherings: Casual-Fancy Meals to Share","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe cooks of America's Test Kitchen share how they entertain at home, with 140 recipes from simple to showstopping and airtight planning strategies \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eToss out old rules of getting together and throw a dinner party so memorable and fuss-free that everyone will want to repeat it-- even the host\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's time to get excited about entertaining again. The cooks of America's Test Kitchen are shaking up the notion of what a dinner party is all about, stepping away from the test kitchen to reveal their favorite ways to entertain friends and family and sharing an all-new collection of personal recipes. After all, professional cooks want to chill out when hosting at home, just like everyone else. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBe Casual (but Fancy): \u003c\/b\u003eGrill expert Morgan Bolling transforms a grill-smoked pork butt into the star of a giant nacho spread. Avid gardener Jack Bishop showcases late-summer produce in a whole new light for a simple pasta and salad dinner. Matthew Fairman urges everyone to dig in with their hands to his Viet-Cajun shrimp boil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGet Playful: \u003c\/b\u003eStephanie Pixley's dumpling dinner easily morphs into a make-your-own-dumpling party. Amanda Luchtel's vegan-optional hot dog spread features smoked carrot dogs and loads of festive toppings. Mark Huxoll's hearty Oktoberfest is a blast any time of year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGo All Out: \u003c\/b\u003eJoe Gitter pays homage to his heritage with a proper British picnic. Leah Colins does the same with her South Philly Nonna's Sunday porchetta abbondanza. Steve Dunn has a swooningly romantic dinner that starts with cocktails and smoked salmon kettle chip \"blini\" and ends with a make-ahead Napoleon that looks right out of a pastry shop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUp Your Game: \u003c\/b\u003eCooks share all their pro tips, too, including game plans to achieve each menu and advice on shopping, make ahead, setup, and serving--all the logistical info for a fun, hitch-free gathering.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMazimize Quality Fun Time: \u003c\/b\u003eDiscover the cooks' favorite store-bought hacks for pulling together pre-dinner nibbles (and desserts), for planning drink selection and quantities, and for responding creatively when asked, \"What can I bring?\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Publish date - 09\/19\/23","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52196967055670,"sku":"","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0762\/8714\/8342\/files\/IMG-1316.gif?v=1749324278","url":"https:\/\/thenandnowbookshop.com\/products\/gatherings-casual-fancy-meals-to-share","provider":"Then \u0026 Now Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}