Small Parties: More than 100 Recipes for Intimate Gatherings (Marguerite Henderson)

Close friends, a bottle of fine wine, and a palate-pleasing menu comprise the ultimate ambience for a perfect evening of entertainment. Small Parties presents a guideline for all types of entertaining, from simple buffet fare to elegant dinners with several courses, offering tips and hints on advance preparation-hours or even a day ahead.

The menus found in Small Parties have a hint of elegant simplicity for a year of celebrations and can be made both by the ambitious home chef or the novice cook with limited kitchen space. Whether a romantic party for two or a holiday gathering for twelve, Small Parties offers menus for all types of smaller group gatherings as well as helpful tips on food presentation, garnishes, décor and much more!