Tasting Table's Cooking with Friends: Recipes for Modern Entertaining is Geoff Bartakovics' and Todd Coleman's first cookbook from TastingTable.com, whose delicious content inspires more than three million foodies daily, features recipes for the new style of entertaining where everyone pitches in.

A collection of simple, budget-friendly recipes from the popular television actress features such dishes as blackberry cream scones, spinach and cheese strata, eggplant parmigiana, apricot-glazed pork chops, and lemon-orange curd tartlets. A busy working mother, Heaton is also a practical midwesterner who likes to have fun entertaining her loved ones. Here she celebrates her culinary beginnings, and shares budget-friendly, simple, and deeply satisfying...

"From beloved writer and cook Amy Thielen comes a year of inventive recipes and twenty menus for the "let's do it at my house" set-and those who aspire to it. In her much-anticipated follow-up to The New Midwestern Table, Amy writes, "no one will ever care about the food as much as you and I do." Company will have you rethinking the way you entertain, throwing dinner parties that are less formal, more frequent, and as fun for the cook as for the guests....

On February 28, 2006, the Berghoff Restaurant closed its doors after 107 years of serving satisfying family-style meals in its historic downtown Chicago location.

"Now, in her first ever book, Martina shares the inventive party ideas for all seasons that have made her a beloved entertainer at home. Each celebration is accompanied by Martina's mouthwatering recipes, tips and tricks, practical menu planning advice, decor inspiration, and fun ideas for keeping guests entertained ... Dozens of stunning color photos invite readers into Martina's home and around her table all through the year. With this delightful...

Get your guests out of their chairs and into the fun with activities guaranteed to keep everyone laughing! This guide is packed with games for groups of all levels and sizes, and for a variety of occasions.

Cozy up at home with more than 100 recipes to cook for each other and for friends.
 
The team at Martha Stewart Living has created the ultimate cookbook for the modern couple. Discover how to make your kitchen function well as the two of you whip up the meals you love—quick weeknight dinners, casual brunches, and parties big and small.

"Simple, stylish recipes for fearless entertaining from the renowned food stylist, New York Times contributor, and founding food editor of Martha Stewart Living"-- As a professional recipe developer and avid home cook, Spurgeon is devoted to creating perfectly simple recipes for good food. Here she arms readers with elegant, must-make meal ideas that are easy to share and enjoy with family and friends. Whether it is a relaxed gathering or a weeknight...

Offer your guests the kind of relaxed, confident hospitality that comes from being able to prepare fresh, delicious food ahead of time.

"Experienced hostess and popular blogger [Sandy Coughlin] gives reluctant entertainers encouragement and advice for successful hospitality without fear. Includes practical tips, techniques, recipes, and advice"--Provided by publisher.