Feeding a Crowd

Hosting a party can be an intimidating task—we know, we’ve hosted many. Discover how to create a menu and to execute it while being ready for any challenge before it happens. We will share our favorite crowd-pleasing recipes that minimize your time in the kitchen so you can be with your guests. You will learn what beverages to choose to set a great bar, how to choose your glassware, and how to use a cocktail shaker. Learn some great last-minute appetizers and how to make a beautiful cheese platter. This comprehensive guide to feeding a crowd and entertaining is a terrific resource for any party or holiday get together.
- Introduction
- Introduction to Feeding a Crowd
- Test Your Entertaining IQ
- Beverages
- Introduction
- Hosting Tips
- Which Wine?
- Buying Beer
- Stocking the Bar
- Printable Resource: Stocking the Bar
- How to Use a Cocktail Shaker (Video)
- Featured Recipe: Black Tea-Port Milk Punch
- Appetizers
- Introduction
- Hosting Tips
- Last-Minute Appetizers
- Assembling a Cheese Board
- Printable Resource: Assembling a Cheese Board
- How to Work with Puff Pastry (Video)
- Featured Recipe: Baked Brie en Croûte
- Main Dishes
- Introduction
- Hosting Tips
- How to Carve a Roast (Video)
- How to Carve a Turkey (Video)
- Featured Recipe: Slow-Roasted Beef
- Side Dishes
- Introduction
- Hosting Tips
- Choosing Side Dishes
- Making a Salad
- How to Use a Mandoline (Video)
- Featured Recipe: Potato Galette
- Desserts
- Introduction
- Hosting Tips
- How to Bake a Slab Pie (Video)
- Featured Recipe: Old-Fashioned Pecan Pie
- Concept Review
- Quiz
- Skills Practice
- Recipes