Party Time!: the Ultimate Guide to Easy Party Planning With Over 200 Recipes for Every Occasion

UPDATED AND REVISED!!If you’re looking for the ultimate guide for easy party planning packed with recipes for ALL occasions, this book is for you! Throwing parties and loading up people with food and beverages should be an enjoyable, uncomplicated experience. Whether you have limited time or cooking experience, these recipes will help ease your way into cooking without sacrificing taste.In her Party Time! cookbook, Chef Erin shares over 200 recipes that are perfect for parties and simple to prepare, along with party planning tips and tricks. This book is a convenient compilation of winning recipes, planning, tips, and sample menus that will help you pull off a successful and memorable event!This book is all about finger foods, beverages, and desserts, and includes color photos! Chapters include:Sample Menus: ideas of what foods to have on your menu depending on what kind of party you’re throwing (football party, kids’ birthday party, wedding/baby shower, pool party, brunch)Party Planning Tips: tips and advice for planning a party (picking themes/colors, choosing menus, food preparation, party setup, buying in bulk)Hot Appetizers: hot foods that are so filling you’ll forget you’re not eating a full meal (Cheese Fries, Creamy Corn Dip, Cuban Sliders, Italian Nachos, Jalapeno Popper Dip, Hot Crab Pinwheels)Cold Appetizers: finger foods so addicting that people will just grab a seat in front of their favorite item (Fruity Mini Pancake Skewers, Chocolate Cheese Ball, Crab Dip in Bread Bowl, Fiesta Pinwheels, Jalapeno Ranch Dip, Mango Salsa, Mini Stuffed Peppers)Non-Alcoholic Beverages: people are bound to work up a thirst with all these foods they’re stuffing in their bellies, so it’s best to keep them properly hydrated (Cherry Limeade, Pumpkin Spice Latte Milkshake, Strawberry Lemonade, Watermelon Punch, Blueberry Lemon Iced Tea, Hawaiian Punch)Cocktails & Party Punches: classic cocktail recipes with some modifications for party punches, slushies, and mudslides (Beer Margaritas, Caribbean Freeze Pops, Cocktail Pouches, Tiramisu Milkshake)Self-Serve Desserts: bite-size individual desserts that lure your party guests in with just one glance (Candy Sushi, Chocolate Irish Cream Truffles, Strawberry Shortcake Kabobs, Boston Crème Mini Tarts, Margarita Cupcakes, Triple Layer Brownies)Crowd-Pleasing Desserts: easy-to-make showstopper desserts perfect for hosting or taking to another party (Tiramisu Trifle, S’mores Pie, Donut Bread Pudding, Apple Crisp, Apple Dumplings, Cinnamon Bun Cake, Pineapple Coconut Rum Cake)