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Entertain like you work for the Test Kitchen. Recipes & tips to pull off any fancy-casual gathering! [America's Test Kitchen] [View in a Web browser]( [Just Published! Feel fancy; be casual. Entertain with Gatherings.]( Original recipes and personal stories from 26 ATK cooks you trust [Order Now]( Dear home cook, Welcome to a new era of entertaining, when fancy no longer means rigid rules. Ideally, everyone is just more relaxed—both the host and the guests. We asked our test cooks and magazine and book editors to share their favorite ways to entertain gatherings of 4 to up to 10 guests and we struck gold. Not only were their menus truly creative but their recipes—all of them—made me start a whole new list of what to make now, like right now. In [Gatherings: Casual-Fancy Meals to Share]( we’ve assembled everything, along with their expert advice from planning and shopping to what to make ahead or even lovingly delegate. [Camila Chaparro's Mexican Brunch]( Camila on our cookbooks team offers up a Mexican Brunch which starts with Hibiscus Margaritas and ends with Mexican Chocolate Conchas (yes, please!). Lisa, of ATK Reviews fame, recreates a magical dinner she had in Iceland, and Dan from Cook’s Illustrated invites you to feast in Downeast Maine style. Make these and dozens of menus from start to finish or mix and match recipes. And learn from the practical tips and advice woven throughout. [Dan Souza's Maine Event]( If you’re looking to lower the stress of planning get-togethers and entertaining guests, this is the book for you. Joy for you. Joy + delicious food for your friends. Repeat again and again for a happy life. [Order your copy directly from the ATK Shop]( and save; it’s just $27.99. (If you’re a digital All-Access member, you always score free shipping.) Let’s all have more fun, [Jack Bishop’s Signature] Jack Bishop Chief Creative Officer Strategize for Success A little planning goes a long way toward making sure you have as much fun as your guests. This section helps you answer logistical questions—when to start planning, what to tell guests what to bring, how to take advantage of store-bought shortcuts, and more—so you can use your energy to make a delicious, creative meal. [The Practicalities Spread]( Why I Love This Recipe Each of the 26 cooks who contributed a menu to this cookbook explains why the recipes are meaningful to them in a section entitled “Why I Love This Recipe.” It replaces our usual “Why This Recipe Works” section (but don’t worry, you’ll still learn plenty of science and techniques!) and tells the story of why each menu matters. [Recipe Spread]( Mix and Match a Menu While many cookbooks are organized by meal, [Gatherings]( is grouped by menu and recipe for more flexibility and creativity. Design your own menu with help from our handy “Mix and Match a Menu.” This chart indicates where you’ll find the recipe and what it yields so you can personalize your own gathering at a glance. [Mix and Match a Menu Spread]( “Streamline the food and give yourself some time to relax and enjoy your own party.” — Julia Collin Davison, Executive Editorial Director [ORder Gatherings now]( Winter Comfort Dinner Serves 6 [Winter Comfort Dinner; Bridget Lancaster]( Bridget Lancaster, host of America's Test Kitchen and Cook's Country, likes to take on a project in the winter. Wine plays a starring role in her menu as she invites you to mull a pot of spiced Vin Chaud and braise an impressive main of Short Ribs Bourguignon. Make those, and the Very Rustic! Mashed Potatoes, ahead to give yourself plenty of time to socialize with your guests—and work on a showstopping Apple Charlotte for dessert. The only dish you’ll have to make from start to finish the day of the party is a salad of Cider-Dressed Greens, but most of that work can take place before your guests arrive. Road Trip Dinner Party Serves 6–8 [Road Trip Dinner Party; Ashley Moore]( Food stylist and cast member Ashley Moore created a menu to solve a problem: what to eat after a day of road tripping to your rental destination. Make her recipe for “The Italian” Stromboli (you can make and freeze it up to a month ahead of time) and you’ll have a meal to look forward to, no matter how tired you are or how limited the restaurant options. Pair it with an appetizer of Sticky Spiced Nuts with Orange, Honey, and Rosemary and a side of Mediterranean Layered Dip, which relies on an easy assortment of store-bought ingredients and briny flavors like olives and feta. End the meal with Browned Butter RKTs, a sophisticated take on a childhood favorite (and the only dessert Ashley’s family insists she bring to any family gathering). The Great British Picnic Serves 6–8 [The Great British Picnic; Joe Gitter]( Menu by Joe Gitter, Senior Editor, Books • English 75 • Sage and Scallion Scotch Eggs • Brown Butter-Poached Potted Shrimp • Coronation Chicken • Cucumber and Asparagus Salad • Nectarines and Berries in Elderflower and Sparkling Wine A Cozy Icelandic Evening Serves 4–6 [A Cozy Icelandic Evening; Lisa McManus]( Cast member Lisa McManus draws on the memory of a trip to ĺsafjörður, Iceland, where she ate fish stew at Tjörúhusio, a restaurant housed in an 18th-century wooden shed where the menu is determined by the day’s catch. As a meal for a special occasion, this Icelandic-Style Creamy Fish Soup is about as cozy as it gets. Prepare it the day before and then bake the Simple Crusty Bread the day of your gathering. Finish the meal the way Lisa did, Tjörúhusio-style: with good dark chocolate and hot coffee for dessert. “The beauty of offering just these two simple things is its simplicity,” Lisa writes. Inside Gatherings . . . [Bao Bar spreads]( • 136 Brand-New Recipes developed for this cookbook. These include heirloom recipes and personal favorites that our test cooks tweaked to perfection, so they’ll work in any home kitchen. • A “Meet the Menu Makers” section introduces you to the cast members, test cooks, and editors who contributed to this cookbook. They share the title of their favorite cookbooks, best entertaining tips, and what they consider their secret weapons in the kitchen. [Meet the Menu Makers spread]( • Structured menus, plus options to mix and match and serve gatherings of all sizes, from intimate gatherings of four to rowdier parties of 10 • Each menu starts with a recipe list and game plan for how the contributor strategizes at home. These outlines help you plan ahead—up to a month in some cases—to avoid last-minute stress in the kitchen. • Practical tips accompany each recipe, so you know when to serve it with a specific cocktail, what to prep ahead of time, how to reheat leftovers, and more. [Julia's Tips and Christie's Tips Boxes]( [Julia's Tips Box]( • A Rescue Recipes section filled with superflexible recipes for pilafs, biscuits, compound butters, and more helps you feed last-minute (or extra-hungry!) guests. [Palomas and Polenta Gatherings Image]( Why you absolutely want Gatherings for your next party: Be inspired by the dishes the pros at America's Test Kitchen serve when they entertain. With [Gatherings: Casual-Fancy Meals to Share]( you’ll have more creative, less stressful get-togethers that are as easy as 1, 2, 3! 1. Range of menus serve intimate parties of 4 to larger groups of 10. Other books focus only on smaller menus (4–6 people) or larger menus (8–10), not both! 2. 26 professional test cooks offer unique tips from personal experiences. Other books are written by one author, so there's more limited perspective. 3. Game plans accompany all 29 menus so you know when to prep, take shortcuts, and avoid stress. Other books overlook the practicalities of planning and hosting. [Gatherings. “Its unique draw is the personal narrative and knowledge-sharing of each ATK chef, which will make this a hit.” -Booklist. Order Now!]( [Gatherings. “Its unique draw is the personal narrative and knowledge-sharing of each ATK chef, which will make this a hit.” -Booklist. Order Now!]( [Add How to Cocktail to take your party to the next level!]( [View the web version]( of this email. This offer expires August 26, 2023. All prior sales excluded. No substitutions. [Forward this email]( to a friend. 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