Has your fall gotten as busy as mine? Seems like no matter how hard I try to simplify our activities during the holidays we always have lots going on–all fun but a lot to keep up with! So if you’re planning any holiday parties or family gatherings this holiday season, you may want to check out Desperation Entertaining. Whether it’s your first time planning such a gathering or you’re a bit more seasoned, finding the right inspiration for a great menu can sometimes be tricky. The authors of this book have done a lot of the work for you so. Each menu includes a chart that counts down the different steps your will do to make your event a success. Starting with shopping (10 hours ahead of time), make-ahead food preparation (8 to 1 1/2 hours before dinnertime) to setting out the appetizers or preheating an oven to bake a garlic bread (30 minutes before guests arrive).
Want to make your own menus using recipes from this book or your own recipes? No problem. Check out the section on “How to Make Your Own Game Plans” where they suggest creating a flowchart to make sure everything is working together or that you time things just right so you don’t got to put everything in the oven at one time only to find out there is not enough room! Many recipes have a “Do-ahead” tip for making items up to days or even weeks ahead (and putting in the freezer). There’s even a section on taking your party on the road–say for a tailgate party or picnic gathering. There are too many yummy sounding recipes I couldn’t choose just one to mention here–you’ll just have to check it out for yourself!
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