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Martha Stewart's Dinner at Home
52 Quick Meals to Cook for Family and Friends
Written by Martha Stewart
Format: Hardcover, 272 pages
On Sale: October 13, 2009
Price: $35.00
Two hundred recipes perfect for dinner when you have a little time—but not all day—to cook. For meals that are meant for sharing with friends and family but created with busy cooks in mind, Martha Stewart's Dinner at Home is a new classic that cooks of all levels will depend on... Read more >
52 Quick Meals to Cook for Family and Friends
Written by Martha Stewart
Format: Hardcover, 272 pages
On Sale: October 13, 2009
Price: $35.00
Two hundred recipes perfect for dinner when you have a little time—but not all day—to cook. For meals that are meant for sharing with friends and family but created with busy cooks in mind, Martha Stewart's Dinner at Home is a new classic that cooks of all levels will depend on... Read more >
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Pastry Queen Parties
Entertaining Friends and Family, Texas Style
Written by Rebecca Rather and Alison Oresman
Format: Hardcover, 272 pages
On Sale: October 13, 2009
Price: $32.50
No one captures big-hearted, big-hatted Texas hospitality like Rebecca Rather. In Pastry Queen Parties, her eagerly awaited third book, Rebecca celebrates her home state's love of good company and great food. Traversing the Lone Star state's rich culinary landscape, Rebecca offers up a bevy of revel-ready menus for:
• A West Texas... Read more >
Entertaining Friends and Family, Texas Style
Written by Rebecca Rather and Alison Oresman
Format: Hardcover, 272 pages
On Sale: October 13, 2009
Price: $32.50
No one captures big-hearted, big-hatted Texas hospitality like Rebecca Rather. In Pastry Queen Parties, her eagerly awaited third book, Rebecca celebrates her home state's love of good company and great food. Traversing the Lone Star state's rich culinary landscape, Rebecca offers up a bevy of revel-ready menus for:
• A West Texas... Read more >
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Two Dishes
Mother and Daughter: Two Cooks,Two Lifestyles, Two Takes
Written by Linda Haynes and Devin Connell
Format: Trade Paperback, 224 pages
On Sale: October 6, 2009
Price: $23.95
More than 120 irresistible recipes reflecting the different lifestyles and tastes of a mother and daughter who love to cook.
While growing up, Devin Connell absorbed much about the pleasures of food and cooking in the kitchen of her mother, Linda Haynes. She too became an exceptional cook, with her own style... Read more >
Mother and Daughter: Two Cooks,Two Lifestyles, Two Takes
Written by Linda Haynes and Devin Connell
Format: Trade Paperback, 224 pages
On Sale: October 6, 2009
Price: $23.95
More than 120 irresistible recipes reflecting the different lifestyles and tastes of a mother and daughter who love to cook.
While growing up, Devin Connell absorbed much about the pleasures of food and cooking in the kitchen of her mother, Linda Haynes. She too became an exceptional cook, with her own style... Read more >
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The Ultimate Guide to Pitcher Drinks
Cool Cocktails for a Crowd
Written by Sharon Tyler Herbst
Format: eBook, 224 pages
On Sale: April 23, 2009
Price: $13.95
In the mood for a Summer Hummer?
How about a French Flirt or a Neon Nexus?
or Maybe even a Sin City Slider?
This book includes these and 150 more cool cocktails for a crowd—everything from classics like Sangría, Martinis, and Manhattans, to newer favorites like Kamikazes and Mudslides, to international... Read more >
Cool Cocktails for a Crowd
Written by Sharon Tyler Herbst
Format: eBook, 224 pages
On Sale: April 23, 2009
Price: $13.95
In the mood for a Summer Hummer?
How about a French Flirt or a Neon Nexus?
or Maybe even a Sin City Slider?
This book includes these and 150 more cool cocktails for a crowd—everything from classics like Sangría, Martinis, and Manhattans, to newer favorites like Kamikazes and Mudslides, to international... Read more >
Also available as a
trade paperback.
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Life Is Meals
A Food Lover's Book of Days
Written by James Salter and Kay Salter
Format: eBook, 464 pages
On Sale: April 22, 2009
Price: $27.50
From the PEN/Faulkner Award-winning author James Salter and his wife, Kay—amateur chefs and perfect hosts—here is a charming, beautifully illustrated tour de table: a food lover's companion that, with an entry for each day of the year, takes us from a Twelfth Night cake in January to a champagne dinner on... Read more >
A Food Lover's Book of Days
Written by James Salter and Kay Salter
Format: eBook, 464 pages
On Sale: April 22, 2009
Price: $27.50
From the PEN/Faulkner Award-winning author James Salter and his wife, Kay—amateur chefs and perfect hosts—here is a charming, beautifully illustrated tour de table: a food lover's companion that, with an entry for each day of the year, takes us from a Twelfth Night cake in January to a champagne dinner on... Read more >
Also available as a
hardcover.
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A Taste of Southern Italy
Delicious Recipes and a Dash of Culture
Written by Marlena de Blasi
Format: eBook, 288 pages
On Sale: March 11, 2009
Price: $25.95
“It has always been true for me that to know a place, I must first know how it eats and drinks. Everything unravels at the table.”
–Marlena de Blasi
Marlena de Blasi’s lifelong affair with cooking began at age nine on a beach along the coast of southern Italy, where she met... Read more >
Delicious Recipes and a Dash of Culture
Written by Marlena de Blasi
Format: eBook, 288 pages
On Sale: March 11, 2009
Price: $25.95
“It has always been true for me that to know a place, I must first know how it eats and drinks. Everything unravels at the table.”
–Marlena de Blasi
Marlena de Blasi’s lifelong affair with cooking began at age nine on a beach along the coast of southern Italy, where she met... Read more >
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Food That Says Welcome
Simple Recipes to Spark the Spirit of Hospitality
Written by Barbara Smith
Format: eBook, 208 pages
On Sale: February 19, 2009
Price: $16.99
Make Your Friends and Family Feel Welcome, One Meal at a Time.
"Welcome to my home as we share life and laughter around the table. It means sharing my life in such a way that there is always room for one more."–Barbara Smith
Some people naturally have the gift of hospitality, instinctively creating... Read more >
Simple Recipes to Spark the Spirit of Hospitality
Written by Barbara Smith
Format: eBook, 208 pages
On Sale: February 19, 2009
Price: $16.99
Make Your Friends and Family Feel Welcome, One Meal at a Time.
"Welcome to my home as we share life and laughter around the table. It means sharing my life in such a way that there is always room for one more."–Barbara Smith
Some people naturally have the gift of hospitality, instinctively creating... Read more >
Also available as a
trade paperback.
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Set with Style
Perfect Tables from the Dining Room to the Kitchen
Written by Caroline Clifton-Mogg
Format: Hardcover, 176 pages
On Sale: April 1, 2008
Price: $40.00
Whether using heirloom china or a hot designer’s latest tableware collection–for an intimate dinner for two or a family feast for ten–set a table to impress.
Faced with thousands of inspiring choices for table settings and decorations to fit every occasion, hosts and hostesses have never been more enticed to turn... Read more >
Perfect Tables from the Dining Room to the Kitchen
Written by Caroline Clifton-Mogg
Format: Hardcover, 176 pages
On Sale: April 1, 2008
Price: $40.00
Whether using heirloom china or a hot designer’s latest tableware collection–for an intimate dinner for two or a family feast for ten–set a table to impress.
Faced with thousands of inspiring choices for table settings and decorations to fit every occasion, hosts and hostesses have never been more enticed to turn... Read more >
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Parties that Wow
Setting the Stage for Creative Entertaining
Written by Jonathan Fong
Photographed by Jessica Boone
Format: Trade Paperback, 160 pages
On Sale: November 13, 2007
Price: $21.95
Throwing a party is like
putting on a show. Let
Jonathan Fong direct!
Do you have fear of parties? Afraid that your home
isn't nice enough, that your themes aren't creative
enough? Let go of your fear...with help from homestyle
guru Jonathan Fong. In Parties That Wow, Fong explains that throwing a party is just like putting... Read more >
Setting the Stage for Creative Entertaining
Written by Jonathan Fong
Photographed by Jessica Boone
Format: Trade Paperback, 160 pages
On Sale: November 13, 2007
Price: $21.95
Throwing a party is like
putting on a show. Let
Jonathan Fong direct!
Do you have fear of parties? Afraid that your home
isn't nice enough, that your themes aren't creative
enough? Let go of your fear...with help from homestyle
guru Jonathan Fong. In Parties That Wow, Fong explains that throwing a party is just like putting... Read more >
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The Pastry Queen Christmas
Big-Hearted Holiday Entertaining, Texas Style
Written by Rebecca Rather and Alison Oresman
Photographed by Laurie Smith
Format: Hardcover, 240 pages
On Sale: October 1, 2007
Price: $32.50
It's Christmastime at the Best Little Bakery in Texas
The annual Fredericksburg Christmas parade marks the beginning of the Texas Hill Country's holiday season, which means the Pastry Queen is kicking into high gear at her Rather Sweet Bakery and Café. As party invitations pile up in the mailbox, Rebecca Rather is... Read more >
Big-Hearted Holiday Entertaining, Texas Style
Written by Rebecca Rather and Alison Oresman
Photographed by Laurie Smith
Format: Hardcover, 240 pages
On Sale: October 1, 2007
Price: $32.50
It's Christmastime at the Best Little Bakery in Texas
The annual Fredericksburg Christmas parade marks the beginning of the Texas Hill Country's holiday season, which means the Pastry Queen is kicking into high gear at her Rather Sweet Bakery and Café. As party invitations pile up in the mailbox, Rebecca Rather is... Read more >
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Elements of the Table
A Simple Guide for Hosts and Guests
Written by Lynn Rosen
Format: Hardcover, 128 pages
On Sale: April 24, 2007
Price: $15.95
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... Read more >
A Simple Guide for Hosts and Guests
Written by Lynn Rosen
Format: Hardcover, 128 pages
On Sale: April 24, 2007
Price: $15.95
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... Read more >
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A Passion for Parties
Written by Carolyne Roehm
Format: Hardcover, 256 pages
On Sale: October 31, 2006
Price: $50.00
Carolyne Roehm, one of America’s leading tastemakers, trendsetters, and lifestyle experts showcases her passion for entertaining in this glorious sequel to At Home with Carolyne Roehm.
In A Passion for Parties, Carolyne Roehm presents her dazzlingly creative ideas for every kind of event, from a black-and-white dinner dance to a spring tulip... Read more >
Written by Carolyne Roehm
Format: Hardcover, 256 pages
On Sale: October 31, 2006
Price: $50.00
Carolyne Roehm, one of America’s leading tastemakers, trendsetters, and lifestyle experts showcases her passion for entertaining in this glorious sequel to At Home with Carolyne Roehm.
In A Passion for Parties, Carolyne Roehm presents her dazzlingly creative ideas for every kind of event, from a black-and-white dinner dance to a spring tulip... Read more >
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Life Is Meals
A Food Lover's Book of Days
Written by James Salter and Kay Salter
Format: Hardcover, 464 pages
On Sale: October 17, 2006
Price: $27.50
From the PEN/Faulkner Award-winning author James Salter and his wife, Kay—amateur chefs and perfect hosts—here is a charming, beautifully illustrated tour de table: a food lover's companion that, with an entry for each day of the year, takes us from a Twelfth Night cake in January to a champagne dinner on... Read more >
A Food Lover's Book of Days
Written by James Salter and Kay Salter
Format: Hardcover, 464 pages
On Sale: October 17, 2006
Price: $27.50
From the PEN/Faulkner Award-winning author James Salter and his wife, Kay—amateur chefs and perfect hosts—here is a charming, beautifully illustrated tour de table: a food lover's companion that, with an entry for each day of the year, takes us from a Twelfth Night cake in January to a champagne dinner on... Read more >
Also available as an
eBook.
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Big Small Plates
Written by Cindy Pawlcyn and Pablo Jacinto
Photographed by Laurie Smith
Format: Hardcover, 384 pages
On Sale: August 1, 2006
Price: $35.00
Fans of Cindy Pawlcyn'¬?s Mustards Grill have been making meals out of her sampler-size starters for years. In BIG SMALL PLATES, Cindy brings home the biggest trend in eating out, with generously scaled recipes that promise less fuss and more flavors than traditional appetizers. The wide-ranging collection of universally appealing recipes... Read more >
Written by Cindy Pawlcyn and Pablo Jacinto
Photographed by Laurie Smith
Format: Hardcover, 384 pages
On Sale: August 1, 2006
Price: $35.00
Fans of Cindy Pawlcyn'¬?s Mustards Grill have been making meals out of her sampler-size starters for years. In BIG SMALL PLATES, Cindy brings home the biggest trend in eating out, with generously scaled recipes that promise less fuss and more flavors than traditional appetizers. The wide-ranging collection of universally appealing recipes... Read more >
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Food That Says Welcome
Simple Recipes to Spark the Spirit of Hospitality
Written by Barbara Smith
Format: Trade Paperback, 208 pages
On Sale: March 21, 2006
Price: $16.99
Make Your Friends and Family Feel Welcome, One Meal at a Time.
"Welcome to my home as we share life and laughter around the table. It means sharing my life in such a way that there is always room for one more."–Barbara Smith
Some people naturally have the gift of hospitality, instinctively creating... Read more >
Simple Recipes to Spark the Spirit of Hospitality
Written by Barbara Smith
Format: Trade Paperback, 208 pages
On Sale: March 21, 2006
Price: $16.99
Make Your Friends and Family Feel Welcome, One Meal at a Time.
"Welcome to my home as we share life and laughter around the table. It means sharing my life in such a way that there is always room for one more."–Barbara Smith
Some people naturally have the gift of hospitality, instinctively creating... Read more >
Also available as an
eBook.
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Thank You (Any Occasion) Small Note Cards
Written by Potter Style
Format: Non-traditional book, 12 pages
On Sale: December 13, 2005
Price: $10.00
Any etiquette book will tell you: for every gift and good deed, there is a perfect way to give thanks. These die-cut thank-you notes will convey your gratitude with simple elegance.
12 cards with die-cut windows, 1 design, with 13 envelopes, 4 1⁄2 x 5 inches, in clear-lidded packaging Read more >
Written by Potter Style
Format: Non-traditional book, 12 pages
On Sale: December 13, 2005
Price: $10.00
Any etiquette book will tell you: for every gift and good deed, there is a perfect way to give thanks. These die-cut thank-you notes will convey your gratitude with simple elegance.
12 cards with die-cut windows, 1 design, with 13 envelopes, 4 1⁄2 x 5 inches, in clear-lidded packaging Read more >
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Fete Accompli! Workbook
The Ultimate Party Planning Guide
Written by Lara Shriftman
Format: Non-traditional book, 160 pages
On Sale: July 19, 2005
Price: $18.00
The Fête Accompli! Workbook is full of chic tips, creative ideas, mouthwatering recipes, and guided lists and charts–all the ingredients that will help make your party sizzle. Whether you’re serving a hangover brunch to heal your five best friends or a sophisticated dinner for fifty, consider this workbook your hip and... Read more >
The Ultimate Party Planning Guide
Written by Lara Shriftman
Format: Non-traditional book, 160 pages
On Sale: July 19, 2005
Price: $18.00
The Fête Accompli! Workbook is full of chic tips, creative ideas, mouthwatering recipes, and guided lists and charts–all the ingredients that will help make your party sizzle. Whether you’re serving a hangover brunch to heal your five best friends or a sophisticated dinner for fifty, consider this workbook your hip and... Read more >
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Lidia's Family Table
Written by Lidia Matticchio Bastianich
Format: Hardcover, 448 pages
On Sale: November 23, 2004
Price: $35.00
The best-loved and most-admired of all America’s television cooks today, Lidia Bastianich, now gives us her most generous, instructive, and creative cookbook. The emphasis here is on cooking for the family, and her book is filled with unusually delicious basic recipes for everyday eating Italian-style, as well as imaginative ideas for... Read more >
Written by Lidia Matticchio Bastianich
Format: Hardcover, 448 pages
On Sale: November 23, 2004
Price: $35.00
The best-loved and most-admired of all America’s television cooks today, Lidia Bastianich, now gives us her most generous, instructive, and creative cookbook. The emphasis here is on cooking for the family, and her book is filled with unusually delicious basic recipes for everyday eating Italian-style, as well as imaginative ideas for... Read more >
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Bride's Wedding Planner
Written by Brides' Magazine Editors
Format: Trade Paperback, 352 pages
On Sale: March 30, 2004
Price: $19.95
For nearly seventy years, couples have turned to BRIDE’S Magazine for inspiring, insightful, and reliable wedding-planning advice. Now the editors have packaged that knowledge, as well hundreds of helpful planning hints, in a hands-on wedding workbook to help couples create the wedding of their dreams—whether a formal, black-tie party or a... Read more >
Written by Brides' Magazine Editors
Format: Trade Paperback, 352 pages
On Sale: March 30, 2004
Price: $19.95
For nearly seventy years, couples have turned to BRIDE’S Magazine for inspiring, insightful, and reliable wedding-planning advice. Now the editors have packaged that knowledge, as well hundreds of helpful planning hints, in a hands-on wedding workbook to help couples create the wedding of their dreams—whether a formal, black-tie party or a... Read more >
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The Summer House Cookbook
Easy Recipes for When You Have Better Things to Do with Your Time
Written by Debra Ponzek and Geralyn Delaney Graham
Format: Hardcover, 192 pages
On Sale: May 20, 2003
Price: $30.00
Whether your summer house is a beachside bungalow, a lakeside cottage, or a year-round retreat, cooking for family and friends while on vacation can be a delight—if you know how to keep it simple. The Summer House Cookbook has all of the tips, tricks, and recipes guaranteed to make summertime cooking... Read more >
Easy Recipes for When You Have Better Things to Do with Your Time
Written by Debra Ponzek and Geralyn Delaney Graham
Format: Hardcover, 192 pages
On Sale: May 20, 2003
Price: $30.00
Whether your summer house is a beachside bungalow, a lakeside cottage, or a year-round retreat, cooking for family and friends while on vacation can be a delight—if you know how to keep it simple. The Summer House Cookbook has all of the tips, tricks, and recipes guaranteed to make summertime cooking... Read more >
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Good Things for Easy Entertaining
The Best of Martha Stewart Living
Written by Martha Stewart Living Magazine
Format: Trade Paperback, 144 pages
On Sale: March 25, 2003
Price: $22.00
In this latest volume in the Good Things With Martha Stewart Living series, you will find dozens of ideas, projects, and recipes to help you entertain more easily and often. Delicious drinks and hors d'oeuvres, simple lighting projects, beautiful centerpieces, clever place cards, creative table coverings, and luscious desserts round out... Read more >
The Best of Martha Stewart Living
Written by Martha Stewart Living Magazine
Format: Trade Paperback, 144 pages
On Sale: March 25, 2003
Price: $22.00
In this latest volume in the Good Things With Martha Stewart Living series, you will find dozens of ideas, projects, and recipes to help you entertain more easily and often. Delicious drinks and hors d'oeuvres, simple lighting projects, beautiful centerpieces, clever place cards, creative table coverings, and luscious desserts round out... Read more >
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The Minimalist Entertains
Written by Mark Bittman
Format: Hardcover, 288 pages
On Sale: March 25, 2003
Price: $26.00
The popular New York Times columnist and award-winning, bestselling cookbook author Mark Bittman now shares his winning strategies for creating elegant, delicious dinner parties with no fuss. Famous as “the Minimalist” for delicious recipes that can be made in a flash, Bittman’s entertaining cookbook is a must-have for hosts and home... Read more >
Written by Mark Bittman
Format: Hardcover, 288 pages
On Sale: March 25, 2003
Price: $26.00
The popular New York Times columnist and award-winning, bestselling cookbook author Mark Bittman now shares his winning strategies for creating elegant, delicious dinner parties with no fuss. Famous as “the Minimalist” for delicious recipes that can be made in a flash, Bittman’s entertaining cookbook is a must-have for hosts and home... Read more >
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The Ultimate Guide to Pitcher Drinks
Cool Cocktails for a Crowd
Written by Sharon Tyler Herbst
Format: Trade Paperback, 224 pages
On Sale: March 25, 2003
Price: $13.95
In the mood for a Summer Hummer?
How about a French Flirt or a Neon Nexus?
or Maybe even a Sin City Slider?
This book includes these and 150 more cool cocktails for a crowd—everything from classics like Sangría, Martinis, and Manhattans, to newer favorites like Kamikazes and Mudslides, to international... Read more >
Cool Cocktails for a Crowd
Written by Sharon Tyler Herbst
Format: Trade Paperback, 224 pages
On Sale: March 25, 2003
Price: $13.95
In the mood for a Summer Hummer?
How about a French Flirt or a Neon Nexus?
or Maybe even a Sin City Slider?
This book includes these and 150 more cool cocktails for a crowd—everything from classics like Sangría, Martinis, and Manhattans, to newer favorites like Kamikazes and Mudslides, to international... Read more >
Also available as an
eBook.
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Barefoot Contessa Family Style
Easy Ideas and Recipes That Make Everyone Feel Like Family
Written by Ina Garten
Format: Hardcover, 240 pages
On Sale: October 29, 2002
Price: $35.00
Ina Garten, who shared her gift for casual entertaining in the bestselling Barefoot Contessa Cookbook and Barefoot Contessa Parties!, is back with her most enticing recipes yet—a collection of her favorite dishes for everyday cooking. In Barefoot Contessa Family Style, Ina explains that sharing our lives and tables with those we... Read more >
Easy Ideas and Recipes That Make Everyone Feel Like Family
Written by Ina Garten
Format: Hardcover, 240 pages
On Sale: October 29, 2002
Price: $35.00
Ina Garten, who shared her gift for casual entertaining in the bestselling Barefoot Contessa Cookbook and Barefoot Contessa Parties!, is back with her most enticing recipes yet—a collection of her favorite dishes for everyday cooking. In Barefoot Contessa Family Style, Ina explains that sharing our lives and tables with those we... Read more >
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Martha Stewart's Menus for Entertaining
Written by Martha Stewart
Format: Trade Paperback, 224 pages
On Sale: October 15, 2002
Price: $20.00
A must-have for Martha fanciers.” —People
“When Martha Stewart talks, holiday entertainers should listen.” —San Francisco Examiner
“Stewart really knows how to put together dishes that complement one another.” —Washington Post
Enjoy 20 complete menus with more than 150 deliciously diverse recipes
Menus
Celebrating Spring
Pink Peony Dinner Party
Hors d’Oeuvres in the Garden
A Small but Special Baby... Read more >
Written by Martha Stewart
Format: Trade Paperback, 224 pages
On Sale: October 15, 2002
Price: $20.00
A must-have for Martha fanciers.” —People
“When Martha Stewart talks, holiday entertainers should listen.” —San Francisco Examiner
“Stewart really knows how to put together dishes that complement one another.” —Washington Post
Enjoy 20 complete menus with more than 150 deliciously diverse recipes
Menus
Celebrating Spring
Pink Peony Dinner Party
Hors d’Oeuvres in the Garden
A Small but Special Baby... Read more >
Also available as a
hardcover.
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