Victoria at Table With Family and Friends

For everyone who appreciates the pleasure -- and the importance -- of preparing a meal for family and friends, the editors of Victoria At Table present over 175 of their favorite recipes, along with a bounty of serving suggestions and entertaining advice, all richly illustrated with color photographs. Here is the true joy of cooking for loved ones, from traditional meals to intimate afternoon teas, from sunny breakfasts to grand holiday parties.

The first part of Victoria At Table, "The Bountiful Table," is a straightforward tour of recipes tailored to traditional family meals: soups and salads; vegetables and side dishes; main courses of meat, fish, and poultry; and the sweetest indulgences for dessert. Consider, for example, Wild Mushroom Bisque, Sorrel and Nectarine Salad, Celeriac and Potato Bake, Broiled Ginger Chicken, and Brownie Torte.

The second part, "A Cordial Invitation," welcomes you to parties, celebrations, and seasonal get-togethers -- brunches, sit-down dinners, holiday buffets -- with a wealth of inventive and elaborate special-occasion dishes and entertaining ideas. Tempt your guests with such foods as Smoked Salmon Canape's, Sage and Cheddar Melties, Mushroom Strudel, and Mascarpone Coeur a' la Creme, and toast tem with a Claret Cup.

Finally, "The Cook's Pantry" is filled with easy, delicious recipes for butters, jellies, chutneys, and herbal preparations to have on hand year round or to give as gifts for any occasion.

Throughout the book are menus for every kind of meal picnics, teas, birthday parties, Mother's Day celebrations, Thanksgiving spreads as well as a delicious helping of cooking lore and serving information.