Gluten-Free Entertaining: More than 100 Naturally Wheat-Free Recipes for Parties and Special Occasions

178 Pages·2013·15.96 MB·English

by  Olivia Dupin

Gluten-Free
Entertaining
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Gluten-Free
Entertaining
More than 100 Naturally G-Free Recipes
Perfect for any occasion
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Gluten-Free
Entertaining
More than 100 Naturally wheat-Free Recipes
Perfect for any occasion
Olivia Dupin
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To my family and friends.
I love having you around my table.
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CONTENTS
Introduction | 8
1
PlannIng the Perfect Party |
9
Start with the Basics: the Date, the guest list, and the Invites | 10
Plan the Menu | 10
Make Shopping easy and affordable | 11
Prep for the Party | 12
Set the Scene | 12
how this Book Works | 13
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celeBratIng the holIDayS |
16
new year’s eve cocktail Party | 17
Passover Seder | 30
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U easter Brunch | 42
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e giving thanks celebration | 51
M christmas cookie exchange | 62
christmas Dinner | 76
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3 SPecIal occaSIonS |
89
Kid’s Birthday Party | 90
game night | 99
Impress a Date night | 110
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U Summertime Picnic | 118
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e Simple South american Inspired Dinner for friends | 127
M Baby Shower Brunch Buffet | 138
Spanish tapas Dinner Party | 148
ladies' lunch | 161
acknowledgments | 169
about the author | 169
Index by recipe type | 170
Index | 171
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Introduction
Coming together with friends and family to enjoy a meal is one of the simplest pleasures
in life. We pass on our traditions and create wonderful memories with the ones we
love. Whether you are opening your home to celebrate holidays, special events, or “just
because,” entertaining for your honored guests should be as enjoyable for you as it is for
Planning
them. The problem is, however, that oftentimes the stress and pressure of creating the
perfect setting, cooking a delicious meal, and getting everything hot and on the table all at
once can be extremely stressful. And if you are attempting to serve a completely gluten-
free meal, you might find yourself even more intimidated.
A gluten-free diet eliminates wheat, barley, and rye, or foods that have come in
the Perfect Party
contact with these ingredients. It sounds simple, but so many of us hear the words “gluten-
free” and cringe. We’ve been conditioned to think gluten-free foods taste bad and require
trips all over town hunting down specialty ingredients that cost a fortune. Not so. In this
book, I’ll show you how to create wonderful meals for entertaining without all those hard-
to-find ingredients—and without the stress, too. With this book, featuring fourteen delicious
With a little preparation, planning the perfect party will be easier than you think.
menus, all with step-by-step timelines and instructions on what to prepare and when, you’ll
I’ll walk you through a few simple steps that will make your event memorable,
see how fun and easy entertaining can be. And oh yeah, every recipe in this book is gluten-
free, but that’s just a bonus! relaxing, and fun for everyone—even you!
Whether you live a gluten-free lifestyle or know others who do, this book will help
ensure that the food you serve is delicious and enjoyable for everyone. As a chef with celiac
Start with the Basics: The Date, the Guest List, and the Invites ... 10
disease, I can promise you that no one will know these delightful dishes are gluten-free
unless you tell them—but I can’t promise you won’t want to brag! Plan the Menu ... 10
Make Shopping Easy and Affordable ... 11
Prep for the Party ... 12
Set the Scene ... 12
How This Book Works ... 13
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Planning
the Perfect Party
With a little preparation, planning the perfect party will be easier than you think.
I’ll walk you through a few simple steps that will make your event memorable,
relaxing, and fun for everyone—even you!
Start with the Basics: The Date, the Guest List, and the Invites ... 10
Plan the Menu ... 10
Make Shopping Easy and Affordable ... 11
Prep for the Party ... 12
Set the Scene ... 12
How This Book Works ... 13
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Start with the Basics: The Date, the Guest List, and the Invites
Picking the date and guest list for your party can make or break an event. If your party is
on a holiday, like Christmas, the date is set, and your guest list probably includes mostly
close friends and family, so there’s not much to worry about there. But if you’re trying to
throw a big blowout for your 30th birthday, then there may be more to consider. If the
date falls over a long weekend when all your friends will be away, you may be disappointed
with the turnout. So check your calendar, and ask around. Is someone in your social circle
having something that same night? Keep these things in mind when picking the date.
When choosing the guest list for my parties, I first consider the space. A sit-down dinner
at home can only accommodate as many guests as you can comfortably seat at your table.
Decide how many people you’d like to have, then choose the guest list. I love to mix and
match friends from different areas of my life to keep it interesting; inviting colleagues, my
oldest friends from grade school, and my new neighbors from down the street, for instance,
would make for interesting conversation and give all of my friends a chance to get to know
each other.
Invitations can be as simple as a phone call inviting your guests over, or for a more
formal event like a baby shower, you can send invitations. Send invitations several weeks
in advance to give guests plenty of time to save the date for the party. Printed invitations
are wonderful, but I find myself choosing online invitations more and more. They are less
expensive (often free) and allow you to manage a guest list easily and quickly. You can
view who has opened the invite and also send reminders to guests who haven’t responded
yet. My favorite online invites are from www.punchbowl.com and www.evite.com.
Plan the Menu
Planning a party is all in the details, and deciding on the menu can seem daunting.
Fortunately, with this book, you’re one step ahead of the game! I’ve put together some
great menus that can be used as is, or even mixed and matched. There are a few things
you’ll want to consider before you begin, however, such as: How many people will be
attending? What are the dietary restrictions of your guests? Would you prefer to serve
a more formal plated meal, a casual family-style meal, or just finger foods that will allow
guests to mingle? What time of year is the party? Which foods are in season and readily
available at that time?
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