Taste of Home Farmhouse Entertaining Cookbook: Invite Friends and Family to Celebrate a Taste of the Country All Year Long (TOH Farmhouse)

Whether you live in or long for the country, you can now share your love of farmhouse foods with everyone on your invite list. . Whether you live in or long for the country, you can now share your love of farmhouse foods with everyone on your invite list. From down-home Thanksgiving dinners and heartwarming Christmas gatherings to old-fashioned Easter menus and finger-licking barbecues perfect for Independence Day, the ideal menus, buffets and party-pleasers are here. You'll also find recipes for Sunday dinners, chili cook-offs and other casual gatherings - each offering a touch of farmhouse appeal. Easy ideas for party décor, tables toppers and more make this a must-have for today's hosts. 171 Farmhouse Recipes. Savor the downhome goodness that can only be found in a farmhouse kitchen. Inside you'll find garden-fresh side dishes, savory stews, hearty breakfasts and other stick-your-ribs specialties you'll be delighted to serve on holidays and special occasions. From Thanksgiving turkeys stuffed with flavor and Santa's favorite cookies to Mother's Day menus and impressive Valentine desserts, these country favorites make every get-together more memorable. Complete Menus. Hosting a special celebration? Turn to any of the menus offered here. Planning a memory-making holiday meal has never been easier! Prep and cook timelines keep you on schedule, and tips from the Taste of Home Test Kitchen beat the clock without an ounce of stress. "Serve It With ... " Suggestions. Planning a menu is a snap when you follow the suggested ideas in these special callouts. Prepare Chicken Cordon Bleu Stromboli for a spring shower from page 50, then see the "Serve It With ... " suggestion that recommends pairing it with Grandma's Classic Potato Salad from page 191.Easy Farmhouse Decorating Ideas. Make your parties all the more special with homemade centerpieces, easy napkin folds, welcoming wreaths and dozens of other country-inspired crafts that make your get-togethers all the more memorable.Gorgeous Full-Page Photos. Nearly every recipe offers a full-color photo as well as nutrition facts and step-by-step directions. . CHAPTERS Spring Flings Step-Into-Spring MixerSpring BrunchEaster Egg Decorating PartyMemorable Easter MenuHappy Mother's DayA Special Sunday Dinner . Summer Parties Backyard BashA Day for DadRed, White & Blue BBQFireworks Watching Party . Autumn Get-Togethers Hearty Farmhouse BreakfastHomemade Harvest FestGather Around the BonfireHalloween in the CountryDown-Home ThanksgivingKids' Thanksgiving Table . Winter Gatherings Holiday Open HouseGrandma's Special MenuCookie & Candy ExchangeChristmas Eve AppetizersTraditional Christmas DinnerChocolate Valentine Dessert Buffet