Lorna Wing's Party Food Book

Lorna Wing is one of Britain's leading caterers and her client list reads like a Who's Who of the rich, famous and fashionable. Party! Food is her first, much-awaited book. It sets out clear guidelines on how to make a party successful: planning, reliable recipes and creativity. Every possible factor--location, the guest list, the season and the time of day--is considered. The book is divided into three primary sections: finger food, fork food and drinks. Canapé recipes, such as Bagel Crisps and Pink Peppercorn Gravadlax, which require no cooking, to chef's class Soft-shell Sandwiches with Courgette Fries, are included. Of course, there are recipes for her famous Miniature Hot Dog, Hamburger, and Fish and Chips canapés. Different combinations are suggested for weddings, housewarming parties and cocktail parties. Fork food refers to one-plate dishes that can be eaten with only a fork. This could be a Saffron Lamb Tagine for dinner, a Gruyere, Artichoke and Mortadella Tart for breakfast, or an Apple and Blackberry Filo Pastry for a picnic. Several fruit cocktail recipes and a few classics, such as Whisky Sours and Negronis, are listed. It's a gorgeous book and is guaranteed to help make any party memorable.Read More