“Veronica Hinke has taken a story that we all know so well and interwoven delicious recipes that are historic and old, but classic and worthy of any modern-day table. She has unearthed a vibrant culinary subtext that often left me breathless and dreamy-eyed. She skillfully captures the magical avor of a fascinating era in our history. Two spatulas raised in adulation.” — CHEF ART SMITH, James Beard award winner, Top Chef Masters contestant, former personal chef to Oprah Winfrey April 14, 1912. It was an unforgettable night. In the last hours before the Titanic struck the iceberg, passengers in all classes were enjoying unprecedented luxuries. Innovations in food, drink, and de´cor made this voyage the apogee of Edwardian elegance. Veronica Hinke’s painstaking research and deft touch bring the Titanic’s tragic but eternally glamorous maiden voyage back to life. In addition to stirring accounts of individual tragedy and survival, The Last Night on the Titanic offers tried-and-true recipes, newly invented styles, and classic cocktails to reproduce a glittering world of sophistication at sea. Readers will experience: Recipes for Oysters a` la Russe, Chicken and Wild Mushroom Vol-au-Vents, and dozens of other scrumptious dishes for readers to recreate in their own kitchens A rare printed menu from the last first class dinner on the Titanic Drink recipes from John Jacob Astor IV’s luxury hotels, including the original Martini The true story of “The Unsinkable Molly Brown” An extraordinary eyewitness testimony to Captain Edward Smith’s final moments Intimate and captivating stories about select passengers—from millionaires to third class passengers.

Amazingly delicious guilt-free recipes for any fun-filled cocktail party! Margaritas and cosmos and mudslides, oh my! Blended drinks, mixed drinks, fruity drinks . . . any and every cocktail you desire is here in Hungry Girl Happy Hour, and they've all got HG's guilt-free guarantee! Also included are recipes for Hungry Girl's delicious, decadent, party-pleasing finger foods and appetizers. Indulge in: Cocoa-nut Banana Rum-ble Frenzy (188 calories) Hungry, Hungry Hurricane (132 calories) Blendy Bananas Foster (227 calories) Red Hot Cinnamon Shots (98 calories) Spiked Strawberry Shake (204 calories) Black Forest Jell-O Shot Desserts (49 calories) Plus: Buff Chick Hot Wing Dip (68 calories) De-Pudged Pigs in a Blanket (134 calories) Bacon-Bundled BBQ Shrimp (116 calories) . . . And much more!

Whether you are throwing an extravagant party for lots of people, or having a few friends over for drinks and hors d'oeuvres, this book aims to ensure that all your preparations are enjoyable and trouble-free. The array of recipes is presented in sections that allow you to go right to the most appropriate dishes for the occasion. All sorts of ideas are presented, from simple nibbles to more lavish dishes such as Smoked Salmon Nests on Wild Rice Pancakes or Rich Chocolate and Fruit Fondue. Also included in the book are lots of cocktail recipes to create that party atmosphere. Serve classics such as a Margarita, Long Island Iced Tea or Harvey Wallbanger, or one of the lesser-known combinations, such as Hooded Claw or Virgin Prairie Oyster. There are dozens of ideas for presentation and embellishment, including advice and guidance on materials, mixers, glasses and a wide range of non-alcoholic drinks and variations.

If party planning has you paralyzed by visions of soggy hors d'oeuvres and drinks gone wrong, fear not: 200 Cocktail Party Recipes is the book you want by your side. Whether you're planning a stylish holiday event or a relaxed evening with a few friends, this book has the practical advice and common-sense approach to help you navigate the finer points of throwing a successful cocktail party. Beginning before the first guest arrives, until the last one leaves, 200 Cocktail Party Recipes is the perfect planning partner for creating parties infused with a relaxed ambience of delicious bites and satisfying conversation. Each chapter includes recipes that range from bar food favorites to traditional hors d'oeuvres that require minimum prep and cooking time with many that can be made ahead. You'll return, time and again, to this book for all your party needs, we guarantee.