Rebecca Langs Southern Cooking for a New Generation or The Wedding Shower Book

Rebecca Lang's Southern Cooking for a New Generation

Author: Rebecca D Lang

Thanks to Rebecca Lang's Southern Entertaining for a New Generation, you no longer have to be raised in the South to entertain your guests with the hospitality of a Southerner. Designed for her own generation's needs, this creative book on entertaining is packed with tips and hints for easier cooking as well as time lines to simplify the process of entertaining. In short, it's about how to host parties with less stress while serving food as good as your grandmother used to make. Unlike most books on entertaining, the chapters are organized by the time of day in which a party is scheduled -- morning, noon, midafternoon, and evening. The recipes are easy enough for novice cooks, and the time lines help you make sure all the food is ready -- and you are ready for your guests -- at the appropriate time. Each step is listed by the exact time it should be done, right down to when to run the dish-washer. The chapters all contain four party themes, each including recipes, serving suggestions, time lines, and grocery lists. There are even wine pairing suggestions where appropriate. One of the most helpful features is alternative serving suggestions for younger cooks who might not yet have all the serving pieces they need to host a party. "There is no reason not to host a party because you don't have enough china," Rebecca Lang insists. "You can still have a great time by using some of the fun, creative suggestions in this book."

Table of Contents:

	Acknowledgments	ix
	Introduction	xi
	Entertaining Made Easy	3
	Extras and Essentials	9
	Basic Styles of Serving	13
	Entertaining for a Good Cause	15
	Wine Basics	17
	How to Be a Great Guest/Host	21
	Morning
	Brunch for a Bunch	27
	Miss Tom's Basic Biscuits	31
	Charleston Shrimp and Creamy Grits	32
	Balsamic Strawberries	34
	Southern Mimosas	35
	Down-Home Breakfast	37
	Sweet Balsamic Bacon	41
	Scrambled Eggs with Cream	42
	Tom's Waffles	43
	Toasted Pecan Cinnamon Honey	44
	Fruit Fantasy	45
	Breakfast Smoothies	49
	Very Blueberry Muffins	50
	Banana-White Chocolate Muffins	51
	Raspberry Butter	52
	Peach Butter	53
	Sweet Sweet Breakfast	55
	Bourbon Walnut Coffee Cake	59
	Strawberry Stuffed French Toast	60
	White Wine Poached Pears	61
	Rich Hot Chocolate	62
	Noon
	High Noon	65
	Smashed Creamy Potatoes	69
	Herb-Crusted Racks of Lamb	70
	Baby Spinach with Tomatoes and Onions	71
	Red Velvet Cake	72
	A Crowd for Sunday Dinner	73
	Sa's Macaroni and Cheese	77
	Mom's Squash Casserole	78
	Fried Chicken	79
	Green Beans with Lemon	80
	Apricot Puffs	81
	Soup, Salad, and Sandwiches	83
	Cream of Roasted Tomato Soup	87
	Anything Goes Cobb Salad	88
	Pulled Chicken Salad Sandwiches	89
	Mamie's Sugar Cookies	90
	Fresh Southerner's Luncheon	91
	Fried Green Tomatoes with Goat Cheese and Bacon	95
	Creamed Spinach	96
	Cumberland Island Crab Cakes	97
	Homemade Limeade	98
	Very Berry Tart	99
	Midafternoon
	Afternoon Tea	103
	Mini Cucumber Sandwiches	107
	Herbed Egg Salad Lettuce Rolls	108
	Key Lime Tartlets	109
	Buttermilk Panna Cotta	110
	Tailgating at Home	111
	Bacon Deviled Eggs	115
	Cool Pumpkin Squares	116
	Georgia Pimiento Cheese	117
	Pickled Cucumbers and Vidalias	118
	Boiled Peanuts	119
	Cocktails on the Porch	121
	Vodka Coolers	125
	Mojitos	126
	Mango Margaritas	127
	Bellinis	128
	Sweet and Spicy Peanut Brittle	129
	Fiery Toasted Cashews	130
	Picnic at Dusk	131
	Cheese Tortellini and Sun-Dried Tomato Salad	135
	Herb-Roasted Asparagus	136
	Spinach Salad with Toasted Pecans	137
	Balsamic Vinaigrette	138
	Black-and-White Chocolate Mint Brownies	139
	Evening
	Seafood Supper Club	143
	Pecan Smoked Trout Spread	147
	Spicy Catfish Sandwiches	148
	Zesty Mayonnaise	149
	Old-Fashioned Potato Salad	150
	Pineapple and Orange Ambrosia	151
	Hors d'Oeuvres for All	153
	Tangy Pickled Shrimp	157
	Tomato and Kalamata Bruschetta	158
	Seared Beef Tenderloin with Creamy Horseradish Sauce	159
	Cheddar Cheese Straws	160
	Gather for Grilling	161
	Red Potato Salad with Thyme Vinaigrette	165
	Summer Grilled Vegetables	166
	Rosemary Mustard Pork Tenderloin	167
	Citrus Delight Ice Cream	168
	Dessert Party	169
	Banana Pudding	173
	Tom's 1-2-3-4 Cake	174
	Tom's Caramel Icing	175
	Chocolate Fondue with Strawberries	176
	Meringue Kisses	177
	Helpful Conversions	179
	Southern Substitutions	181
	Guide to the Recipes and Sources for the Ingredients	183
	Index	185

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The Wedding Shower Book

Author: Janet Anastasio

Giving a special wedding shower that's fun and memorable takes planning. Inside you'll find all the practical help you need, including creative suggestions for invitations, favors, and decorations you can make yourself. You'll also find recipes for special treats, innovative theme party ideas, and helpful suggestions to make the shower enjoyable for everyone. Open up and begin planning a great party!