Pick-a-party Cookbook

Book excerpt: The biggest and most complete party cookbook ever written! Here are more than 100 complete menus, over 300 delicious recipes, and plenty of creative serving and decorating ideas for all of life's special occasions. Many of the recipes were contributed by top national party planners, and all the recipes are simple enough for even the most amateur party host. This companion book to Pick A Party: The Big Book of Party Themes and Occasions will guide you through menu planning, food preparation, and table decoration for parties of all types. Includes food and serving suggestions for: Traditional and nontraditional holidays, such as New Year's Eve, Fourth of July, and Once in a Blue Moon; Themed parties, such as Hawaiian Luaus, Mardi Gras, and Surfin' USA; Activity-oriented parties, such as Casino, Karaoke, Golf, and Bowling; Cultural and hobby-related events, such as Music, Book, and Gourmet parties; Classic parties, such as Victorian, Roaring Twenties, and Fifties; Annual television events, such as the Academy Awards, Super Bowl, World Series, and much more. This cookbook includes how-to instructions for numerous decorative items and a comprehensive resources section to help you pull together all the elements for your theme party.