Random House New Releases - Cooking - Tablesetting

Banzai Banquets by Riko Yamawaki

2013-05-28T00:30:00-05:00

Banzai Banquets Party Dishes that Pack a Punch
Written by Riko Yamawaki

Trade Paperback, 80 pages | Vertical | Cooking - Japanese; Cooking - Tablesetting; Cooking - Pacific Rim | $14.95 | 978-1-935654-92-6 (1-935654-92-6)

As the world has become smaller our dinning habits have changed. With new fusion cuisines and a variety ideas for decor and design being incorporated everywhere, Riko Yamawaki's Banzai Banquets is a good example of Japan's take on this exciting global movement in dining.

Ask anyone about catering and party meals, and they will all say they wish to see dishes that are easy to make and equally easy on the eyes. For the best experiences, they also hope for a few surprises to their senses, as even little dishes and stylish decorative designs can turn a good into great. So for even the most busy of times, food coordinator Riko Yamawaki, of Tokyo's Riko's Kitchen cooking school, has compiled a treasure-trove of casually stylish dishes that will make every meal a memorable event and every party into a bash!

By using simple sense and an eye for design, you an make menus that will have people calling for these 105 recipes.

Chapters:

Nouveau Japoinese Dishes

   • Poached Eggs and Avo-Veggie Salad
   • Anchovy and Pine Nut Pasta
   • Japanese Egg-Salad Sandwiches with Walnut-Tofu Mousse
   • Meat Miso Lettuce Wraps

Dishes from Traditional Japanese Ryotei

   • Grilled Sea Bream
   • Baked Apples in Pork Belly
   • Herbed Saury on a bed of Rice
   • Beef Marrow with Japanese Fruit

Appealing Appetizers

   • Rum-raisin Pork
   • Goya-Burgers
   • Yellow-tail Meatball Soup
   • Blanched Cucumber and Celery Salad

Coordinate for the Scene and Season

   • Summer Picnics
   • The Japanese Inn Dinner
   • A Casual Christmas
   • First Impressions

Tea Party by Christie Matheson

2013-03-20T00:30:00-05:00

Tea Party 20 Themed Tea Parties with Recipes for Every Occasion, from Fabulous Showers to
Written by Tracy Stern and Christie Matheson

eBook | Clarkson Potter | Cooking - Coffee & Tea; Cooking - Tablesetting; Cooking - Entertaining | $14.99 | 978-0-307-49169-5 (0-307-49169-2)

Enjoy life. Drink tea. Celebrate often.
Tracy Stern is passionate about tea. She has created wildly popular lines of teas and tea-based beauty products and has hosted hundreds of stylish tea parties to celebrate all sorts of occasions. She has introduced a new generation to the pleasures of tea without any of its traditional stuffiness. In Tea Party, she encourages everyone to make their next gathering that much more special by incorporating tea into the menu.

Starting with tips on choosing and brewing teas–from white and green teas to herbal rooibos and different black teas–Tea Party then shares more than seventy-five recipes, both savory and sweet, as part of twenty themed tea parties. Stern features classic tea accompaniments such as Scones with Clotted Cream and Cucumber-Mint Tea Sandwiches as well as novel recipes that use flavorful and healthful tea as an ingredient, including Homemade Potato Fries with Ceylon Tea Salt and Tea-Scented Chocolate Truffles. Above all, the focus is on fun, not fuss.

The party suggestions are perfect for afternoons with friends, bridal and baby showers, cocktail and dinner parties, picnics, and brunches. A Mad Hatter’s Tea Party–for a birthday or an unbirthday–will delight kids and adults alike with tea sandwiches made with edible flowers followed by Eat Me! Cupcakes. Chai Breakfast Tea reveals a fantastic recipe for the sweetly spiced irresistible drink along with recipes for chai-scented pancakes and candied almonds. Ideas and inspirations abound for fabulous, easy, and affordable invitations, decorations, table settings, and charming party favors that tie into each party’s theme.

Featuring beautiful color photography throughout, Tea Party is a hip, up-to-date slant on a beloved tradition, inspiring everyone to drink a little more tea, celebrate a little more often, and enjoy life a whole lot more.

From the Hardcover edition.

Elements of the Table by Lynn Rosen

2007-04-24T00:30:00-05:00

Elements of the Table A Simple Guide for Hosts and Guests
Written by Lynn Rosen

Hardcover, 128 pages | Potter Style | Cooking - Entertaining; Cooking - Tablesetting; House & Home - Decorating | $16.95 | 978-0-307-33933-1 (0-307-33933-5)

Elegance is the art of not astonishing, said Jean Cocteau, but often the idea of a formal dinner party is intimidating to both hosts and guests for one reason: the table setting. Why is there a spoon above my plate? Do I really need five different glasses? Where do I put my napkin when I leave the table? Lynn Rosen comes to the rescue with this practical, charming, and informative guide to all things tabletop. Organized by category, Lynn’s advice is sensible, her explanations are clear, and her historical asides will provide plenty of lively dinner conversation. You’ll learn about:

Napery. What to do about that crease in your tablecloth, how to use a table runner, and the history of napkin rings (hint: they came into use not for decoration, but for an exceedingly practical purpose!)

China. The difference between a rim soup bowl and a rimless coupe soup bowl, when to bring out the coffee cups, and why we call it “china”

Silver. Basic rules for arranging the setting (evenly spaced, about a half-inch apart, with the handle bottoms lined up), using flatware to signal you’ve finished eating, and why the fork was slow to catch on as a dining implement

Crystal. How to tell a red wine glass from a white wine glass, when to use a dof glass, and what famous European queen is said to have been the model for a champagne coupe glass

Table Décor. Why place cards are always a good idea (and where to put them), the evolution of centerpieces, and how to turn a napkin into a cardinal’s hat, a bishop’s mitre, or even an artichoke

Elements of the Table covers everything from linens to basic etiquette, so your next dinner party (whether you’re hosting or attending) will be a relaxed celebration–and the only astonishment will come at the end of the night, when you realize how much fun you’ve had.

Tea Party by Christie Matheson

2007-04-24T00:30:00-05:00

Tea Party 20 Themed Tea Parties with Recipes for Every Occasion, from Fabulous Showers to Intimate Gatherings
Written by Tracy Stern and Christie Matheson

Hardcover, 208 pages | Clarkson Potter | Cooking - Coffee & Tea; Cooking - Tablesetting; Cooking - Entertaining | $28.99 | 978-0-307-34643-8 (0-307-34643-9)

At Home With Carolyne Roehm by Carolyne Roehm

2001-10-30T00:30:00-05:00

At Home With Carolyne Roehm
Written by Carolyne Roehm

Hardcover, 320 pages | Potter Style | Cooking - Entertaining; Architecture - Interior Design; Cooking - Tablesetting | $60.00 | 978-0-7679-0888-7 (0-7679-0888-0)

Former fashion designer Carolyne Roehm is renowned for combining a keen appreciation of beauty with practical know-how. Now, with this gorgeously illustrated guide, readers can go behind the scenes of her memorable parties, learn her entertaining secrets, and visit the glamorous homes where she has dazzled her prominent guests.

Imparting fresh ideas and inspiration for knockout events on any budget, At Home with Carolyne Roehm follows the calendar’s seasons to provide year-round suggestions for place settings, floral arrangements, and menus. Emphasizing creativity and natural elements, Carolyne Roehm’s tips are not exclusively geared toward elegant functions: Picnics, cozy fireside meals for two, afternoon teas, and formal dinner parties are treated with equal verve. Drawing on ingredients and imagery appropriate for spring, summer, winter, and fall and all the major holidays, this handsome collection yields a trove of simple but sophisticated recipes along with perfect tabletop and decorative accents to accompany them. Biscuit sandwiches of Mustard-Glazed and Smoked Cheddar; Shrimp and White Bean Salad; Zucchini and Watercress Soup; and Fudgy Rum Chocolate Cake are just a few of the delicious and easy-to-prepare dishes. For successful festive occasions that friends and family will remember for years, from a grand New Year’s Eve gala to a spring brunch with a floral theme, At Home with Carolyne Roehm is itself glorious cause for celebration.

Random House New Releases - Cooking - Tablesetting

Banzai Banquets by Riko Yamawaki

Banzai Banquets Party Dishes that Pack a PunchWritten by Riko Yamawaki

Tea Party by Christie Matheson

Tea Party 20 Themed Tea Parties with Recipes for Every Occasion, from Fabulous Showers toWritten by Tracy Stern and Christie Matheson

Elements of the Table by Lynn Rosen

Elements of the Table A Simple Guide for Hosts and GuestsWritten by Lynn Rosen

Tea Party by Christie Matheson

Tea Party 20 Themed Tea Parties with Recipes for Every Occasion, from Fabulous Showers to Intimate GatheringsWritten by Tracy Stern and Christie Matheson

At Home With Carolyne Roehm by Carolyne Roehm

At Home With Carolyne Roehm Written by Carolyne Roehm

Banzai Banquets Party Dishes that Pack a Punch
Written by Riko Yamawaki

Tea Party 20 Themed Tea Parties with Recipes for Every Occasion, from Fabulous Showers to
Written by Tracy Stern and Christie Matheson

Elements of the Table A Simple Guide for Hosts and Guests
Written by Lynn Rosen

Tea Party 20 Themed Tea Parties with Recipes for Every Occasion, from Fabulous Showers to Intimate Gatherings
Written by Tracy Stern and Christie Matheson

At Home With Carolyne Roehm
Written by Carolyne Roehm