Entertaining with Love: Inspired recipes for everyday entertaining

I am not a fabulous entertainer. The details that I think are necessary in order to make a meal and hosting experience as a whole wonderful simply overwhelm me…until I picked up Marc & Ryan’s book. There were so many tips to help me prepare, so many dishes that were delicious without the need for hard-to-find ingredients, so many extra notes of encouragement to put my nervous self at ease.I (and my guests) simply LOVED the creamy mashed potato recipe. I was asked over and over again for the Gorgonzola Bruschetta recipe, and the Molasses cookie recipe has now replaced my family’s traditional Christmas recipe.The drink recipes are fantastic! They’re done with the same elegance and approach as the rest of the book; ingredients, picture of what I should be making, and a nice story or note from Marc. Marc and Ryan took some standard drinks and gave them a wonderful finish, as well as introduced me to some subtle changes that really made a difference when hosting.The pictures. While most books will have a reference picture, none make it both an art and function piece nearly as well as Ryan. The right focus and full page view of each item gives it both an appeal to look at (while preparing), as well as a reference for what I should be doing to make the presentation as good as the taste.All in all, definitely a book that should be added to your kitchen cabinet and referenced when you want that extra something in a nightly meal or need to find something special for an event but don’t have the time to do extensive research and preparation (Marc’s done that for you).As with any review, a critique: the binding. With a physical book, the binding can make things easy or hard and I would love to see this book come out in a format that has a softer binding or perhaps a very nice deckling on the pages…something to set the book itself apart.I can’t say enough about this book…except …I need more recipes! Can’t wait for the sequel!!

Collecting books, in particular, cookbooks is my passion. I love to actually read a cookbook and gain a true understanding of how the chef and writer are inspired. Entertaining with Love is a book I could not put down. Marc makes something that looks so complicated so easy! It is all in the presentation as well as the quality of the food. I made the deviled eggs at Christmas and my family all wanted the recipe! Thank you Marc and Ryan for publishing a cookbook that everyday people can use while not being intimated by overcomplicated recipes and presentations. I recommend this book for the most to sophistacated chef to the everyday cook who just wants to make their home extra special for loved ones.

This book is a feast for the eyes and the soul! To begin, the photographs and the layout make it well worth the purchace - it's just so beautifully done! As I delved into the book I was inspired. I want to have a dinner party every night! Entertaining with Love reminds us that there can be glamour and grace in even the simplest of things. The recipes are easy and the tips on entertaining are a lesson in artful living. Buy it, use it, enjoy it!

The title of this cookbook is deceiving. One would think that it is only useful for entertaining; however, I completely disagree. The recipes in this cookbook are uncomplicated, easy to follow and can be incorporated into everyday menus. Quite frankly, I see myself making every single one of these recipes on more than one occasion... which is more than I can say for the numerous other cookbooks that I personally own. What I love, most especially, is that this cookbook comes from the best place... the heart.

I found this book a must for all that love to cook, love to entertain, and love well tested and wonderfully delightful recipes that are easy to follow. All are very pleasing for family or your most special guests. The photographs are an added compliment to tempt you and give you an actual visual of what you will achieve following the recipes. This is a must have for your entertaining and cookbook library.

I love this Cookbook even more than I expected. Love the recipes, simple enough for even me to follow.Elegant results. Not only full of awesome recipes, there are also extra special helpful tips on entertaining!My new favorite Cookbook!I can only hope that another book is in the plans.Just love everything about this book!

Delicious and fairly simple recipes that will please any crowd. Lots of different ones to choose from for any occasion. The beautiful photography inspires you to elevate your dinner party. Can't wait to try them all!!

Every chef should own this book! Love it. So simple and elegant.