Southern Get-Togethers: A Guide to Hosting Unforgettable Gatherings—Plus Entertaining Inspiration, Tips, and 100+ Recipes

Cover
Half Title
Title Page
Copyright
Dedication
Contents
Introduction
Part I. Getting Started
	The Prep
		Building the Party-Ready Closet
		Building the Party-Ready Pantry
		Building the Party-Ready Bar
	The Who, Why, When, and Where
	The Table
	The Florals
	The Mind of a Chef: How to Plan Any Menu, Anytime
	The Charts
	Hosting Guidelines
	The Social Reminders: Mind Your P’s and Q’s but Break Some Rules
Part II. Daytime Delights
	The Best Brunch Menu
		Frittata, Three Ways
		Spinach and Frisée Salad
		Berry Clafoutis
	The KBC Standard Lunch Menu
		Grinder Sub Sliders
		French Ham and Cheese Baguettes
		Tarragon Chicken Salad on Croissants
		“Dab” Salads
	Happy Hours and Stop Bys
		Flatbread Board
		Grazing Board
		Charcuterie Board
		Classic Cocktails
			Sazerac
			Mint Julep
			Moscow Mule
			Old Fashioned
Part III. All-Day Bashes
	Low Country Boil
		Low Country Boil
	Oyster Roast and Chili Dogs
		Garlic Butter–Mopped Oysters
		Oysters Rockefeller
		Hot Dog Chili and the Fixins
	Game Day
		KBC’s Smoked Brisket
	Playoff Season
		Jambalaya
		Beignets
	Classic Fry Day Fete
		Hot Honey Chicken
		Zucchini Gratin
		Quick Pickled Green Tomatoes
		Shortbread Crumble Banana Pudding
		White Sparkling Sangria
	Tempura Fry Day Fete
		Coconut Tempura Shrimp
		Sweet Chili Sauce
		Black Beans and Rice
		Chili-Glazed Pineapple
		Big Batch Pineapple Rum Punch
Part IV. Potlucks & Supper Clubs
	Wing Night
		Tandoori Wings
		Honey Piri-Piri Wings
		Za’atar Wings with Harissa Sauce
	BYO Steak Night
		Steak Oscar
		Compound Butter, Three Ways
		Grilled Southern Caesar Salad
		Twice-Baked Potatoes
		Carnegie Deli–Inspired Cheesecake
	BYO Burger Night
		Building the Best Burger Bar
		The Three Best Burger Sauces
		The Best Burger Side: Orzo Pasta Salad
		Milkshake Bar
	Sreet Taco Supper Club
		Tortillas on the Fly
		Citrus-Marinated Flank Steak (Carne Asada)
		Salsa, Three Ways
		Guacamole
	Mezze Meal
		Crunchy Chickpeas
		Dip Trio
			Tzatziki
			Whipped Feta
			Butter Bean Hummus
		Homemade Pita
		Fattoush
		Lamb Chops
		Lamb Kofta Kebabs
		Cucumber Collins
	Pizza Night
		The Essentials
			Focaccia Crust
			Pesto
			Red Sauce
		Pizza Toppings Bar
		Spicy Summer Squash Pizza
		Everything Bagel Pizza
		Tarte Flambée
		Tiramisu
Part V. Formal Affairs & Slow Food Socials
	Roast Chicken Dinner
		Roast Chicken, Five Ways
		Peruvian Solterito Salad
		Jollof Rice
	Staycation Shrimp Soiree
		NOLA Barbecue Shrimp
		Whole Artichokes
		Bananas Foster
	World’s Best Fish (in a Bag!) Dinner
		Fish en Papillote, Six Ways
		Corn Maque Choux
		Tarragon Cream Sauce
		Chickpea Salad
	Paella Night
		Paella
		Pan con Tomate
		Flan de Leche
		Spanish Red Sangria
	Fearless French Dinner
		Boeuf Bourguignon
		French Potato and Green Bean Salad
		Chocolate Soufflés
		Big Batch French 75
	Ramen Sundays
		Southern-Style Ramen
		Roasted Apple, Peanut Streusel, and Chili Crunch Ice Cream Sundaes
	Hunting Season
		Hunting Season Cassoulet
		Egg Custard Pie
		Whiskey Sour
Acknowledgments
Index
About the Author
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