Lets Have a Dog Party or The Gourmet Potluck

Let's Have a Dog Party: 20 tailwagging celebrations to Share with Your Best Friend

Author: Ingrid E Newkirk

Dogs don't need a reason to celebrate, and neither should their guardians! With Ingrid E. Newkirk's Let's Have a Dog Party! you'll learn that every day can be a special occasion-Ingrid shows you just how to make the most of it for dogs and yourself.

Each page is packed with tips for:

Hosting a themed party, including fiestas, luaus, adoption-day celebrations, and "bark" mitzvahs
• Creating goodie bags and gifts for canine and human guests
• Making dog food and people food with recipes from Alicia Silverstone, Jackie Chan, William Shatner, and other stars who love dogs
• Celebrating doggie joy every day of the year

Whether it's a ride in the car, a trip to the beach, a special viewing of a D(dog)-rated film, or a good old-fashioned howl at the moon, Ingrid explains how to throw the perfect party for the ultimate party animal.

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The Gourmet Potluck: Show-Stopping Recipes for the Buffet Table

Author: Beth Hensperger

Has yet another potluck invitation landed in your mailbox? The anitdote to any resulting what-should-I-bring woes, The Gourmet Potluck is the definitive guide to being the star of every meal cooked by committee. Here, the caterer and award-winning cookbook author Beth Hensperger shares her fifty favorite crowd-pleasing recipes, including Filo Green Tart with Fresh Dill and Feta; Zucchini, Turkey, and Wild Rice Casserole; Sweet Potato Torta with Apple, Parmesan, and Fresh Thyme; and Moroccan Chicken with Dried Fruit and Olives.

Organized seasonally and focusing on fresh ingredients (with several vegetarian options), these recipes are sophisticated, straightforward, and so delicious that everyone will beg for copies. Some recipes are scaled to serve an intimate gathering of eight people; others, a large buffet of thirty-six. All transport well, have a wide appeal, and are proven to send the serving dish home empty. Each recipe also includes a preparation timeline, serving equipment requirements, transportation notes, and reheating instructions. From Super Bowl parties to summer barbecues to bridal showers, this book dishes up ideas and tips aplenty for every potluck occasion.