House Beautiful Entertaining
by By Gropp, Louis Oliver (EDT), Kennedy, Margaret (EDT), and Ellis, Jane (EDT)
Category: Cooking , Entertaining

House Beautiful has collected more than 140 of its favorite recipes and menus for every imaginable occasion - great finger food such as Parmesan tuiles and James Beard's onion sandwiches for elegant cocktail parties; for informal get-togethers, rustic stews and hearty soups; angel hair pasta with caviar for sophisticated suppers; roasted duck with warm cherries from chef Daniel Boulud for holiday feasts; and fabulous desserts such as an easy lemon souffle and chocolate-dipped pears to round out the evening.And because successful entertaining depends on so much more than just good food, House Beautiful Entertaining is filled with inspiring decorating ideas and style tips from renowned designers. Geoffrey Beene shows how to mix tableware with aplomb; Bill Blass simplifies country dining; Bunny Williams teams up with John Rosselli for effortless entertaining.Also offered are ideas for clever centerpieces, outdoor parties, and imaginative table settings. Even navigating the sometimes difficult waters of formal entertaining is made simple with House Beautiful's expert guiding hand.