Carefree Gourmet Books
Carefree Gourmet Buffets
Dazzling desserts, bountiful brunch, tea anytime, Brazilian bar-b-que, casual cajun, and classy cocktail for up to 20 guests
This edition of The Carefree Gourmet Presents Dazzling Desserts, Bountiful Brunch, Tea Anytime, Brazilian Bar-B-Que, Casual Cajun and the Classy Cocktail, is centered around six entertaining events that lend themselves to relaxing, splurging on yourself, focusing on the simple pleasures in life - delectable, mouth-watering temptations and the company of family and good friends. These parties can be held in the late morning, mid-afternoon, or evening. You can have an open house, entertain on a sunny porch, in the spring, outside with lots of flowers and family, or you can create an elegant evening by the fireplace, with champagne to sip as you nibble fresh strawberries dipped in whipped cream or warm melted dark chocolate.
Buffets lend themselves to inviting more people than you could invite to a sit down party. It allows you to circulate amongst your guests freely and not spend so much time in the kitchen. So open this book and start on your next party, no special occasion required; just having delightful friends is enough to celebrate!
Review the menus for each party and a sample recipe from this book:
- The Brasilian Bar-B-Que Party
- The Bountiful Brunch Buffet Party
- The Casual Cajun
- The Classy Cocktail
- Dazzling Desserts
- Tea Anytime Party
This book is a perfect gift for bridal showers, housewarmings, college graduates, birthdays and hostess gift. Wrap it up with a few serving utensils and you have a thoughtful, fun, practical gift set to inspire. Purchase your copy of the Carefree Gourmet Buffets now!
Forthcoming Carefree Gourmet Books
- Children's Celebrations - These parties are centered on kid-friendly food and activities that won’t overly tax mom and will ensure a fun time is had by all. These parties range in age appropriateness from toddlers to pre-teens. We have taken the guess work, stress and anxiety out of your hands by creating a book you can use to celebrate your children’s passage into each milestone birthday as they pass from one stage to another.
- Traditions - This book will focus on traditions; family, cultural and religious. It will identify ways to create memorable events that you will enjoy hosting year after year. These parties are designed so you too can enjoy the event without the usual high stress and significant time commitment of the usual party.
- Life Passages - Celebrate life passages and milestones. Whether it be a high school or college graduation, an engagement, or special anniversary, these life milestones should be shared with people you care about. You want these parties to have a lasting impression for those being honored without hiring in the big guns – caterers. Follow these ideas and recipes and you will become the host of choice by your family and friends.
- Interactive Gatherings - Got a young, trendy crowd? Want to have a few friends over and don’t know what to do for entertainment? These parties get your guests involved – making the meal IS the entertainment! All you need to do is pick up the ingredients! No prep work required. So call some friends over for a last minutes gathering, no need to stress on “pulling it all together,” be casual, have fun and have your guess participate!
- For the Bachelor - He’s ready to have the guys and maybe the gals over to see his new place or big screen tv. But he hasn't any idea where to start (besides calling in for pizza delivery and picking up a six pack?). Fear not! These parties are appealing to men, don’t require many cooking utensils or serving dishes and can be made with few ingredients. So call the gang over, light up the BBQ, follow the simple step by step plan in this book and don’t sweat it!