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 Table of Contents

Title Page
Table of Contents
Copyright
Dedication
Acknowledgments
Photo
How Did a Nice Girl Like Me Become the Diva of Do-ahead?
Party Planning Basics
PARTY BEVERAGES
Mimosa
Vodka Slush
Tequila Sunrise
Martha's Pimm's Cup
Little Diva's Favorite Bloody Mary
White Peach Sangria
Red, White, or Blush Sangria
Mama D's Easy Margarita
Fresh Lime Margarita
Mojito
Cosmopolitan Cocktail
Piña Colada
Daiquiri
Uncle Jeep's Sherbet Punch
Kir Royale
Pear Bellini
Sgroppino or "The Scorpion"
Holiday Eggnog
Mulled Wine
Warm Spiced Cider
Hot Chocolate for a Crowd
Old-Fashioned Lemonade
Shirley's Old-Fashioned Ice Tea
Apricot Spice Peach Tea
Chuck's Gourmet Dessert Coffee
Teddy's Perfect Iced Coffee
DIPS AND SPREADS
Smoky Blue Dip
Brewski Cheddar Dip
Popeye's Dip
Dried Herb Ranch Dip
Fresh Herb Ranch Dip
Creamy Cilantro Dip
Dillicious Dip
All New Dijon Dilly Dip
Sesame Seed Dip
Smoked Salmon Spread
Mom's Top of the Stairs Clam Dip
The Crabbiest of Spreads
Tapenade
Chipotle Corn Dip
Black Bean, Corn, and Salsa Dip
Tostada Dip
Guacamole Olé
Roasted Garlic-Eggplant Dip
Salsa Fresca
Rosemary White Bean Spread
Mock Boursin Cheese
Carrie's Chutney Cheese Ball
Cranberry-Walnut Cheese Ball
Southwestern Cilantro Pesto Torte
Red, White, and Green Pesto Torte
Creamy Southwestern Cheesecake
Chesapeake Bay Seafood Cheesecake
Baked Brie with Apricots and Dried Cranberries
Marinated Goat Cheese
Napa-Style Marinated Parmesan
SMALL BITES
Marinated Shrimp
Boiled Shrimp
Bacon-Wrapped Scallops
Mini-Crab Cakes
Crabby Stuffed Clams
Sausage-Stuffed Clams
Garlic-Stuffed Clams
Easy Antipasto Platter
Warm Olives
Marinated Bocconcini
Fresh Herb Tortellini-and-Olive Skewers
Rainbow Roasted Pepper Salad
Tarragon-Marinated Mushrooms
Grandma's Giardiniera
Bruschetta Bar
Pigs in a Blanket
Cheesy Piggies
Whole Hog Sausage Rolls
Crabby Bites
Prosciutto Pinwheels
Cheesy Sticks
Puffed Mushroom Delights
Stuffed Mushrooms
Bacon-Wrapped Dates with Parmesan
Devilishly Good Deviled Eggs
Spicy Nuts
Rosemary Walnuts
Party Mix
PARTY SALADS
Layered Vegetable Salad with Creamy Dill and Chive Dressing
Layered Vegetable Salad with Fresh Herb Dressing
Mom's Mixed-Up Italian Salad
Sugar Snap Pea, Corn, and Bacon Salad
Green Bean and Smoked Mozzarella Salad
White Bean Salad with Rosemary-Garlic Oil
Roasted Wild Mushroom Salad
Roasted Beet Salad
Marinated Red Onions
Marinated Grilled Vegetable Salad
Marinated Orange Salad
Fruit And Gruyère Salad With Dijon-Honey Dressing
Spinach Salad with Strawberries and Raspberry Vinaigrette
Cranberry-Blue Cheese Field Greens Salad
Field Greens with Basil Vinaigrette
Ryan's Creamy Caesar Salad
Blue Cheese Caesar Salad
Caprese Salad
Nonna's Bread and Tomato Salad
Tomato, Olive, and Feta Salad
Diane's Original Chopped Salad
Asian Chopped Salad with Hoisin-Ginger Dressing
Crab Louis Chopped Salad
Tossed Cobb Salad
Chopped Mediterranean Salad with Chicken, Olives, and Feta
Chopped Salad à la Française
Southwestern Chopped Salad
Shirley's Classic Coleslaw
Pacific Rim Slaw
Baked Potato Salad
Mom's Potato Salad
Julia's Debatable French Potato Salad
Dilly Red Potato Salad
German-Style Warm Potato Salad with Bacon and Caraway
Black Bean and Chicken Tostada Salad
Midwest Wild Rice Salad
Smoked Chicken, Mango, and Wild Rice Salad
Cold Sesame Noodle Salad with Spicy Peanut Dressing
Old-Fashioned Picnic Macaroni Salad
Garden Pasta Salad with Tomatoes, Basil, and Brie
Dilly Pasta Salad with Feta, Peppers, and Olives
Creamy Salmon and Dill Pasta Salad
Shrimp, Sun-Dried Tomato, and Orzo Salad
Chicken Tortellini Salad with Artichokes and Snow Peas
Crunchy Asian Salad with Candied Almonds
Curried Chicken Salad
New-Fashioned Chicken Waldorf Salad
The Diva's Shrimp Salad
Shrimp and Sweet Corn Rémoulade
Red Wine Citrus Vinaigrette
Red Pepper Feta Vinaigrette
Cabernet Vinaigrette
Dijon-Tarragon Vinaigrette
Balsamic Vinaigrette
Rice Vinegar Vinaigrette
Creole Vinaigrette
Sherry Vinaigrette
Pesto Vinaigrette
Old-Fashioned Blue Cheese Dressing
Ranch Hand Special Dressing
Herb Garden Ranch Hand Special Dressing
Tarragon Caesar Dressing
Sweet Tomato Dressing
Pesto Mayonnaise
Cheese Tuiles
Garlic Croutons
ON THE SIDE
Roasted Asparagus
Cheesy Refried Bean Bake
Barbecue Baked Beans
White Bean Rosemary Gratin
Green Beans with Sherried Onion and Mushroom Sauce
Peperonata
Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta
Red Cabbage and Apple Sauté
Martha's Hapukapsa
Braised Cabbage with Bacon and Caraway
Honey-Thyme Carrots
Breaded Roasted Cauliflower
Perfect Corn on the Cob
Gulliver's Corn
Summer Succotash
Eggplant Rollatini
Smoky Ham and Fennel Gratin
Grilled Portobello Mushrooms
Brandied Triple Mushroom Sauté
Perfectly Caramelized Onions
Balsamic Glazed Onions
Make-Ahead Cheesy Mashed Potatoes
Neapolitan Potato Cake
Baked and Stuffed Spuds
Spicy Oven Steak Fries
Cheesy Potato Gratin
Roasted Potatoes
Breaded Roasted Potatoes Pizzaiola
Spinach Parmesan Casserole
Roasted Butternut Squash
Yellow Squash and Spinach Casserole
Zucchini Parmesan
Roasted Spicy Asian Sweet Potatoes
Sweet Potato–Apple Gratin
Stuffed Tomatoes
Easy Cheesy Tomatoes
Roasted Roots
Ratatouille
Grilled Vegetables
Broiled Citrus
Brandied Peaches
Baked Rhubarb
Baked Penne alla Carbonara
Spinach and Ricotta Stuffed Shells
Apricot Noodle Kugel
Orzo
Couscous
Rice Pilaf
Pilaf Milanese
Florentine Rice Casserole
Wild Mushroom Rice
Fruit and Rice Medley
Low Country Red Rice
Cranberry Wild Rice
Savory Bread Pudding
Prosciutto and Cornbread Stuffing
Classic Thanksgiving Stuffing
POULTRY
Honey Teriyaki Wings
Baked Buffalo Wings
Mediterranean Wings
Chipotle Wings
Sticky Barbecued Wings
Chicken Stuffed with Prosciutto and Fontina
Chicken Stuffed with Spinach and Feta
Chicken with Rice and Crawfish Stuffing
Tarragon-Sesame Chicken
Chicken Breasts with Lemon and Capers
'Shroom-Stuffed Chicken Breasts
Chicken with Eggplant and Gorgonzola
Grilled Lemon-Rosemary Chicken Breasts
Margaritaville Grilled Chicken Breasts
Teriyaki-Style Chicken Breasts
Breaded Chicken Cutlets Italian Style
Buffalo Chicken Cutlets for Sandwiches
Chicken Marsala
Oven-Fried Chicken
Crispy Fried Chicken
Lemon Chicken Oreganata
Nonna's Chicken
Chicken Cacciatore
French Farmhouse Chicken
Spicy Asian Chicken With Lettuce Wraps
King Ranch Casserole
Chicken Tetrazzini Casserole
Creamy Chicken Dill Stew
Southwestern Turkey Chili
Chicken Chili with Pinto Beans
Mom's Sunday Roast Chicken
Traditional Thanksgiving Turkey
FISH AND SHELLFISH
Quick Simply Baked Fish
Pesto-Crusted Fish Fillets
Lemon-Dill Baked Fish
Miso-Glazed Fish Fillets
Crab-Stuffed Fillet of Sole
Potato-Crusted Halibut
Crab-Stuffed Halibut
Red Snapper Parisienne
Salmon Poached in the Microwave
Maui Salmon Skewers with Pacific Rim Peanut Sauce
Roasted Stuffed Salmon with Leeks and Dill
Honey Mustard-Glazed Salmon
Grandma's Baked Tuna in Olive Oil
Macadamia Nut-Crusted Sea Bass
Seafood Florentine
Neptune's Ranch Casserole
Cioppino (San Francisco Fisherman's Stew)
Seafood Gumbo
Seafood Lasagna
Diva Seafood Boil
Party Paella
Seafood Stuffed Shells
New England Clam Pie
Steamed Lobsters
Lobster Stew
Shrimp and Lobster Rolls
Harborside Garlic Herbed Scallops
Shrimp Jambalaya
Peel and Eat Shrimp
Garlic Prawns
Cajun Shrimp Barbecue
Athens Shrimp with Feta and Basil
Buffalo Shrimp
Asian Chili Shrimp
Southwestern Chili Shrimp
BEEF
Roast Beef Tenderloin
New York Strip Roast
Santa Maria Barbecue Tri-Tip Roast
Beef Kabobs
Beef Satay
Grilled or Broiled Flank Steak
Broiled or Grilled Top Sirloin
The Very Best Brisket
Pot Roast Italian Style
Pot Roast Carne Asada Style
Braised Beef in Cabernet Sauvignon
Mamma Mia's Braciole
Barbecued Sirloin Roast for Sandwiches
Mom's Italian Meatballs
Grecian Meatballs with Red Wine Sauce
Southwestern Meatballs
Swedish Meatballs
Pastitsio
Ryan's Chili
Black Bean Sirloin Chili
PORK
Baby Back Ribs
Pam's Pork Peggy's Way
Pulled Pork Barbecue
Sugar and Spice Pork Loin Roast with Creamy Mustard Sauce
Roasted Pork with Plum Bourbon Sauce
Cider-Glazed Pork and Apples
Tuscan Herbed Pork Loin
Orange-Chipotle Pork Roast
Balsamic-Glazed Pork Loin
Braised Pork Loin with Sauerkraut and Onions
Shanghai Red Roasted Pork Tenderloin
Braised Pork Osso Bucco Style
Fiesta Tamale Pie
Honey-Ginger Pork Satay
Glazed Ham
LAMB
Rolled Boneless Leg of Lamb
Feta and Spinach Stuffed Leg of Lamb
Garlic and Herb Stuffed Leg of Lamb
Sun-Dried Tomato and Leek Stuffed Leg of Lamb
Pesto-Crusted and Stuffed Leg of Lamb
Roasted Rack of Lamb
SAUCES
Cilantro Pesto
Parsley Pesto
Fiorentina Sauce
Artichoke and Caper Relish
Jezebel Sauce
Bruschetta Salsa
Peach Salsa
Mango Salsa
Chipotle Corn Salsa
Teriyaki Dipping Sauce
Cranberry Chutney
Balsamic Vinegar Syrup
Pacific Rim Peanut Sauce
Quick Marinara
Pizza Sauce
Mom's Sunday Sauce
Kentucky Bourbon Barbecue Sauce
Old-Fashioned Brown Sugar Barbecue Sauce
Hoisin-Orange Barbecue Sauce
Texas-Style Barbecue Sauce
Maple-Chipotle Basting Sauce
Do-Ahead Gravy
Simple Au Jus
Bourbon-Peppercorn Sauce for Beef
Cabernet-Thyme Reduction Sauce
Port Wine Sauce
Cucumber Yogurt Sauce
Mustard Yogurt Sauce
Horseradish Sauce
Blue Cheese Sauce
Artichoke Rémoulade Sauce
Old-Fashioned Tartar Sauce
Hollandaise Sauce
Béarnaise Sauce
Gorgonzola Sauce
Béchamel Sauce
Creamy Mushroom Sauce
Warm Lemon Sauce
World's Best Hot Fudge Sauce
Toasted Pecan Sauce
Butterscotch Sauce
Brown Sugar-Sour Cream Dip
Quick Berry Sauce
Raspberry Sauce
SWEET AND SAVORY BREADS, PIZZA, AND SANDWICHES
Nonna's Rustic Loaf
Romano Sausage Bread
Cousin Nella's Umbrian Easter Bread
Stuffing Bread
Old-Fashioned California Cornbread
Southern Cornbread
Southwestern Cornbread
Dilly Bread
Stuffed Artichoke Bread
Dijon, Bacon, and Swiss Bread
Pesto Bread
Garlic-Parmesan Bread
Basic Dinner Rolls
Pita Chips
Heavenly Scones
Cranberry-Oat Scones
Pineapple–Cream Cheese Muffins
Coffee Cake Muffins
Blueberry Streusel Muffins
Apple Muffins
All-Purpose Muffin Mix for Diva-Like Entertaining
The Diva's Biscuit Mix
Pizza Dough
Pesto and Shrimp Pizza
Pizza Margherita
Caramelized Pear and Gorgonzola Pizza
Smoked Salmon Pizza
Simply Pizza
Pizza Primavera
Wrap 'n' Rollers
South of the Border Roll-Ups
Creamy Horseradish and Roast Beef Roll-Ups
The Basic Hero
The Guacamole Club
The Cubano
Ultimate Roast Beef Sandwich
BREAKFAST AND BRUNCH
Overnight French Toast
Amaretto-Peach French Toast
Cottage Garden Stuffed French Toast
Praline Apple French Toast
Crustless Quiche Lorraine
Spinach-Boursin Quiche
Huevos Rancheros Casserole
Hash Brown Sausage Casserole
Strata
Mushroom and Asparagus Strata
Monte Cristo Strata
Crab Cake Strata
Smoked Salmon and Bagel Strata
Ham and Potato Frittata
Pesto and Tomato Frittata
Cheesy Ham and Grits Casserole
Bacon for a Crowd
DESSERTS
Ryan's Happy Birthday Yellow Cake with Chocolate Sour Cream Frosting
Lemon Icebox Cake
Strawberry Shortcake Layer Cake
Nancy Kelly's Two-Day Memphis Coconut Cake
The Arlene Dahl Chocolate Cake
Black Forest Cake
Chocolate-Coconut Cake
Chocolate Tiramisu Cake
Absolutely the Best Carrot Cake
Donna's Anise Pound Cake
Vanilla Citrus Pound Cake
Chocolate Fudge Pound Cake
Warm Thanksgiving Apple Cake
Key Lime Cheesecake
Piña Colada Cheesecake
Petite Cheesecakes with Fruit Toppings
Mom's Apple Pie Cake
Sinful Chocolate Pecan Pie
Chocolate-Raspberry Tart
Blueberry-Lemon Curd Tart
Mixed Fruit Tart with Glaze
Cool and Creamy Margaritaville Pie with Macadamia Nut Crust and Triple
Sec Crème
Mud Pie
Banana Split Pie
Pumpkin Ice Cream Pie
Crispy Rice Bars
Belafonte Bars
World's Greatest Cream Cheese Brownies
Crème de Menthe Layered Brownies
Peanut Butter Brownie Squares
Caramel-Pecan Turtle Brownies
Sour Cream Cheesecake Squares
Peter's Pumpkin Bars
Cranberry Bliss Bars
Amaretto Shortbread Bars
Faye's Fabulous Sugar Cookies
Ryan's Milk Chocolate Chip Cookies
Black and White Chocolate Chip Cookies
Macadamia, White Chocolate, and Coconut Cookies
Strawberry Cannoli
Vanilla Custard
Chocolate Custard
Chocolate Banana-Rama Pudding Parfaits
Butterscotch Pudding Parfaits
Peach Melba Trifle
Strawberry-Amaretto Trifle
Strawberry, Pineapple, and Coconut Trifle
Peach Praline Crumble
Old-Fashioned Berry Cobbler
Traditional Bread Pudding
Chocolate Croissant Bread Pudding
Berry Pudding with Macadamia-Caramel Sauce
Piña Colada Bread Pudding with Macadamia Nuts
Chocolate-Dipped Apricots
Bittersweet Chocolate Fondue
Nonnie's Amaretto Fondue
Toblerone Fondue
Tuxedo Strawberries
Chocolate Truffles
Suggested Menus for Stress-Free Entertaining
Sources
Measurement Equivalents
Index
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 To Ted Pierot—
your friendship is a great gift
 Acknowledgments

My life is a party! I am blessed to have family, friends, and colleagues who

make my life rich beyond measure. When I began this book, I had no idea it
would become this large or this comprehensive, and along the way there were
many people who helped make this book into what it is today. First and
foremost, my husband, Chuck, was a willing participant in all the recipe
testing, and I couldn't imagine having a party without him by my side, not only
for moral support, but also to enjoy the moment. Thanks, Dr. Chuck, it has
been 33 years of constant fun. And thanks to our children, Carrie and Ryan,
who have been party participants since they were old enough to walk and
make an appearance at our parties. Thank you, Carrie, for helping me with the
beverage chapter and for being such an encouragement when I feel
overwhelmed, and for all you have taught me about entertaining with style. To
our son, Ryan, who is an incredible sports writer, thanks for being so
encouraging and for eating most everything that I cook.
My agent and friend, Susan Ginsburg, went above and beyond the call of
duty, by selling this book and patiently waiting for it to become a reality.
Thank you, Susan, for the gift of your friendship, your advice, and for taking
my career and molding it—I am so grateful to have you in my life! My pals
Lora Brody and Rick Rodgers have been two of the most generous people in
the business; I live vicariously through your successes, and thank you both for
your friendship and advice over the years—I'm truly blessed.
The students and the cooking schools where I teach are some of my most
treasured relationships. I'm able to whisk into these kitchens and teach eager
students all over the country. A special thank you to: Chan Patterson and the
staffs at the Viking Culinary Arts Centers and Viking Home Chef; Bob
Nemorovski and the family at Ramekins; Cynthia Liu, Mia Chambers, and the
staffs at Draegers; Doralece Dullaghan and the staffs at Sur La Table; Marilyn
Markel and the staff at A Southern Season; Larry Oats and the staff at
KitchenArt; Nancy Pigg, Lana Santavicca, Nancy Rau, and the Fricke family
at CooksWares; Sue and Lynn Hoffman and the angels at the Kitchen Shoppe;
and the staffs at Central Markets. A special thank you to Ron and Devora
Eisenberg, Allison Sherwood, Erika D'Eugenio, Sarah Rose, Carly Gunderson,
and the amazing staff at Great News! in San Diego for giving me a kitchen to
call home—you all are the best and it's so nice to come home!
 To my friends who have tasted, sampled, and requested recipes, thank you
for your love and support. I know that this book is better because of all of you.
To the Sunday night group: Jim and Cindy Schoeneck, Brian and Wendy
Morgan, Bill and Paula Taylor, Nancy and Mike Garrett, Steve and Terry
Carter, and Steve and Susan Goe, thanks for bringing the party to our house—
what a pleasure it is to know you all and to share in your lives. Thanks also to
the Lunch Bunch, my friends Nancy Stansbury and Linda Costello, and the
friends and family who shared recipes and stories about their parties. A special
thanks to Jan Stapp for organizing the shopping lists for my Web site and
giving me great editorial advice and feedback for various parts of this book.
My friend Nonnie Owens and I began cooking up parties together more than
30 years ago and we continue to share friendship and party planning advice
with each other—thank you for your friendship, hospitality, and
encouragement. Robin Cox is an author's dream when it comes to recipe
testing, and the recipes in this book are better because of her.
Finally, this book would not have come about had it not been for my
publisher, Bruce Shaw, and the vision of one incredible friend and editor, Pam
Hoenig. Thanks, Bruce, for believing in the concept, and to Pam, I am so
grateful for your questions, tenacity, and encouragement, and for shaping the
book. Special thanks to executive editor Valerie Cimino for taking over the
final edit, and to Deborah Kops, the copyeditor authors only dream about,
thank you for making the recipes into tight, organized, and readable prose. I'm
grateful to you both for your eye for detail and your sense of humor! Thanks
also to the entire team at The Harvard Common Press: Christine Alaimo, Liza
Beth, Abby Collier, Christine Corcoran Cox, Virginia Downes, Amy Etcheson,
Pat Jalbert-Levine, Skye Stewart, Julie Strane, Megan Weireter, and Betsy
Young. Thanks for taking me into the marketplace and for all your hard work
on my behalf!
Finally, to you, dear reader—thanks for buying this book—if you have
questions or comments or want to chat, please feel free to visit my Web site at
www.dianephillips.com.