Small Parties

Close friends, a bottle of fine wine, and a palate-pleasing menu comprise the ultimate ambience for a perfect evening of entertainment. Small Parties presents a guideline for all types of entertaining, from simple buffet fare to elegant dinners with several courses, offering tips and hints on advance preparation-hours or even a day ahead. The menus found in Small Parties have a hint of elegant simplicity for a year of celebrations and can be made both by the ambitious home chef or the novice cook with limited kitchen space. Whether a romantic party for two or a holiday gathering for twelve, Small Parties offers menus for all types of smaller group gatherings as well as helpful tips on food presentation, garnishes, décor and much more! Menus Include: A Taste of the Mediterranean Awards Night Gala Birthday Bash for Eight Little Ones Bourbon Street Blues Mardi Gras Cinco de Mayo Fiesta Girls' Night In Mother's Day Lunch Oh Baby, It's Cold Outside Fireside Dinner Summer Concert, Picnic or Beach Party Texas Hold 'Em Night Weekend in the Mountains

By Marguerite Henderson, paperback

Marguerite Henderson is a chef, caterer and restaurateur. Her previous books are titled Small Plates and Savor the Memories. She is a member of NAWBO (National Associations of Women Business Owners), IACP (International Association of Culinary Professionals) and WCR (Women Chefs and Restaurateurs). She lives in Salt Lake City.