Effortless Entertaining Cookbook : 80 Recipes That Will Impress Your Guests Without Stress

Create Show-Stopping Meals with Style & Grace

Impress your guests and have a celebration they’ll never forget, without the stress commonly associated with party planning. With Effortless Entertaining Cookbook, you can be a great entertainer with stunning, hot, delicious meals that once seemed complicated but become easy with Meredith Steele’s culinary entertaining secrets. The results are consistent: meals that are easy to cook but have a large wow factor. Meredith provides her stress-free tips to not only prep like a boss and be an incredible host, but also how to make great food with balanced flavors that come together easier than you can imagine and arrive on the table piping hot on your schedule. Recipes include a Shaved Asparagus Salad that tastes like it has a pantry full of ingredients, when really it only has a handful; Vanilla Bean and Bourbon Peaches that seem like they have been cooked for hours when really it’s only minutes; and Easy Duck Confit with Orange Honey Glaze that takes the guesswork out of this once difficult task and turns it into a technique you can use at any occasion with ease. With Meredith, you can dazzle your family and friends effortlessly.

“The Effortless Entertaining Cookbook celebrates each glorious season in style. Deliciously photographed, easy-to-follow, Meredith Steele’s recipe pairings are simply elegant!” —Terri Taylor, editor Edible magazine Dallas & Fort Worth

“Meredith’s cookbook is one that you will find yourself reaching for time and time again for inspiration and delicious recipes that will cover all of your entertaining needs. The book is presented in an easy-to-follow format that breaks down parties by season and theme. It’s foolproof entertaining at your fingertips.” —Paula Jones, author bell’alimento

“Effortless Entertaining Cookbook has exactly the kinds of recipes that I would serve at our home. The recipes are made with wholesome ingredients and invoke inspiration. Meredith Steele breaks down the book by seasons, and shares not only easy-to-make recipes but also tips on how to make entertaining effortless with timelines for making recipes as well as suggested wine pairings. A beautiful addition for any home cook who enjoys wowing his or her guests.” —Denise Woodward, author Chez Us