{"id":4071,"date":"2008-11-07T13:19:30","date_gmt":"2008-11-07T13:19:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mostlyfood.co.uk\/wp\/?p=4071"},"modified":"2018-02-27T11:26:57","modified_gmt":"2018-02-27T11:26:57","slug":"party-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mostlyfood.co.uk\/index.php\/party-time\/","title":{"rendered":"Party Time by Jane Price – review"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Party This is a classy large-format volume by Jane Price. It\u2019s one of the Kitchen Classics series from Murdoch Books and if this isn\u2019t a classic yet it soon will be. The photography by Jared Fowler is first-rate and helps to give the book a sumptuous feel.<\/span><\/p>\n

We all want or need to throw a party from time to time but it\u2019s difficult to be inspired beyond sausage rolls, cold pizza and pasta salad. Nothing wrong with the aforementioned but you don\u2019t want a reputation for tired and uninteresting food. Your guests will appreciate a scrumptious spread that looks like you have taken a bit of trouble… although in truth the preparation would have been easy.<\/p>\n

The chapter headings will give you a few ideas before you even look at the recipes. They include Cocktail Hour, Barbecue Buffet, Tapas to Meze, and Desserts. All the recipes can be mixed and matched so you don\u2019t need to stick slavishly to the proposed menus. There are some traditional dishes but also plenty that are new and different.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s take a closer look at just one section. Simply Japanese has 28 delicious recipes that look authentic, exciting, light and fresh. These dishes would be ideal summer party fare if you are looking to impress. The preparation is simple and with very little practice you\u2019ll have a stunning table groaning with exotic delights.<\/p>\n

One of the easiest recipes from the Japanese chapter is Tonkatsu. It\u2019s pork in breadcrumbs fried and served with a traditional sauce. The suggested presentation is Zen and unfussy and it\u2019s a dish that takes no time to cook. You\u2019ll love that when you are also trying to prepare numerous other tempting morsels.<\/p>\n

Desserts are rather overlooked at parties. It\u2019s often just a rich fruit cake in the guise of a birthday or Christmas cake, or trifle. There are 34 recipes here that will encourage you to have a go at something a bit more adventurous. There is a good selection of sweets that are lovely to look at but also a bit trendy. The Sorbet Balls will be a real winner and have the advantage of being prepared well in advance. They are, as you would expect, balls of sorbet but with a cracking coating of dark chocolate.<\/p>\n

Party Time is an impressive book and great value for money. It\u2019s full of ideas for stress-free entertaining that will allow you to enjoy the celebrations as much as your guests. That\u2019s got to be a good thing!<\/p>\n

Party Time \u2013 The Party Recipes You Must Have
\nAuthor: Jane Price
\nPublished by: Murdoch Books
\nPrice: \u00a312.99
\nISBN 978-1-92125911-1<\/p>\n

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Cookbook review by Chrissie Walker \u00a9 2018<\/em><\/p>\n

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See more books by Jane Price here<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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