The Southern Entertainer's Cookbook - by Courtney Dial Whitmore (Hardcover)

About the Book

In The Southern Entertainer's Cookbook, Courtney Whitmore shares her party go-tos, from appetizers and salads to entrees, drinks and desserts. In addition to sharing modern twists on classics and beloved heirloom recipes from her family's cookbooks (not to worry, no archaic methods or hard-to-find ingredients here), Courtney provides tips throughout to make the most of your gathering: try embellishing a plate with edible flower petals or create mini versions of a well-known dessert. Courtney continues to be a trusted resource for creating delicious, party-friendly food to enhance any meal and every party. Consider this the only Southern cookbook primer you need.

Book Synopsis

Serve up classics and new favorites from a Southern perspective.

In The Southern Entertainer's Cookbook, Courtney Whitmore shares her party go-tos, from appetizers and salads to entrees, drinks and desserts. In addition to sharing modern twists on classics and beloved heirloom recipes from her family's cookbooks (not to worry, no archaic methods or hard-to-find ingredients here), Courtney provides tips throughout to make the most of your gathering: try embellishing a plate with edible flower petals or create mini versions of a well-known dessert.

Courtney continues to be a trusted resource for creating delicious, party-friendly food to enhance any meal and every party. Consider this the only Southern cookbook primer you need.

Review Quotes

"Blogger Whitmore (Pizzazzerie) collects classic Southern recipes in this inspiring compendium of party-ready favorites. Nearly 100 recipes, numerous party menu ideas, and tips for table settings are packed with regional flavor celebrating the 'rich heritage of Southern hospitality.' Cooks looking to please a crowd will find plenty of ways to do that."-- "Publishers Weekly" (9/20/2020 12:00:00 AM)

"This cookbooks is full of gorgeous full-page photos, party planning ideas, menus, and mouth-watering recipes like Louisiana Hush Puppies with Comeback Dipping Sauce, Poppie's Fig Jam & Prosciutto Crostini, Southern Fried Chicken Cobb Salad, and Carolina Blackberry Cobbler."--Rhiannon "Ivory Owl Reviews" (9/30/2020 12:00:00 AM)

About the Author

Courtney Whitmore is a well-known stylist and blogger in the field of party design and entertaining. Her expertise has been seen in HGTV.com, Nashville Lifestyles Magazine, Ladies Home Journal, AOL's DIY Life, Get Married Magazine, MarthaStewart.com, and more. She is the author of Pizzazzerie: Entertain in Style, Frostings, Push-Up Pops, and Candy Making for Kids. She lives in Nashville, Tennessee.