Sallie Swor - Youre Grown: Now You Can Throw a Party

Praise forYoure GrownNOW YOU CAN THROW A PARTY Nothings more fun than partying with Sallie! A fearless and creative cook, Sallie is a passionate teacher with a nurturing nature, the result of many years of counseling young people. But mostly, it is her clever, artistic touches, and her ability to elevate the everyday into something special that makes her one of the most gifted party givers I know. Here is a great book full of fun recipes and party ideas for the young and the young at heart! EMILY FRITH, Well known Nashville chef, caterer, owner of Nashvilles Corner Market, and Food Network Contestant Youre GrownNow You Can Throw A Party
by Sallie Stamps Swor Copyright 2017 Sallie Stamps Swor ISBN 978-1-63393-478-8 All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any meanselectronic, mechanical, photocopy, recording, or any otherexcept for brief quotations in printed reviews, without the prior written permission of the author. Published by 210 60th Street Virginia Beach, VA 23451 800-435-4811 www.koehlerbooks.com DEDICATION For my son Richard, who makes every day a party, and my husband, Sammy, who keeps the party going. To all my family and friends who make party-giving worthwhile.

To my mother, who just threw herself a 90th birthday party, I couldnt ask for more inspiration. To my sister and my best friends, who let me cook the same dish over and over and then take pictures, and still enjoy every bite with enthusiasm. To all of youthe knitters, the gardeners, the readers, the cooks, and the kind friends and family who have encouraged me along the way. You know who you are, and you know that youre the reason I continue to Throw a Party.And finally, we all know that no one really cooks alone. We are surrounded by generations of cooks from our past, and we keep our guests and family constantly in our minds. Whether Im recreating a recipe from my grandmothers collection or planning a menu to please friends, these are the reasons my kitchen is always full and always ready for that party to begin.About the Cookbook This cookbook, Youre GrownNow You Can Throw a Party, is designed for anyone who not only wants to cook, but also wants to cook for friends and would like to entertain by hosting parties.

Why do you want to throw a party? Simple answerto have a good time, and to celebrate with your friends and your family. It really is fun to make good food and share it with your friends. Every recipe in this book has been tried time and again, and they have all proven to be favorites. Whether you are hosting a cocktail party for twenty friends, a seated dinner for six, a surprise birthday bash, a picnic on the porch, or an impromptu Saturday brunch, you will find the perfect menus and ideas in this book. Hosting will never seem overwhelming with these recipes at hand. If you serve good food and you have a good time, then everyone will be delighted.

I have a friend who always says, Im just so thrilled to be invited. Thats how your party guests will feel. Youre GrownNow You Can Throw a Party encourages friends and family to cook together and enjoy entertaining. I tell people all the time that Im not a trained chef, so all of the recipes I use have to be easy to create in a simple home kitchen. This book is for people who would love to have parties and provide delicious food made from simple directions explaining exactly what you need to know about each recipe: the ingredients and where to get them, the cooking equipment required, and exactly what to do in easy-to-read, step-by-step instructions. This book is for anyone, from a novice chef to a seasoned cook, who wants to entertain and doesnt have hours of time to spend in the kitchen.

Many of these recipes take only minutes to prepare, and others can be prepared ahead of time. This is a collection of recipes and tips to keep entertaining simple enough that the host will also most definitely enjoy throwing a party. Youre GrownNow You Can Throw a Party contains a feast of possibilities for creating menus, designing simple table settings, and pre-planning almost any occasion. The sources and suggestions are both practical and accessible. Menu planning and party ideas are included, presented with entertaining and informative text to make this cookbook a joy to read. Impromptu parties are encouraged, and anyone can always find quick, reliable, and fun suggestions for menus to create with confidence in this book.

The end results will always be delicious, and compliments are a guarantee. The best parties are the ones where the hosts are having as much fun as the guests. Now you can throw a party and have fun too! Cooking for anyone is truly a gift of love. These are the recipes that will become the favorites youll be serving to friends and family for the rest of your life! I
One Well-Stocked Kitchen and BarTHE KITCHEN It all begins with a well-stocked kitchen, the backbone of any home. People frequently ask what is in a well-stocked kitchen and the answer is easythe things you use most. My first apartment was roughly the size of a one-car garage.

I made shelves out of crates since there wasnt a pantry. I kept olive oil, canned tomatoes, pasta, rice, grits (Im Southern), dried beans, canned soups, and basic baking supplies, plus a shoebox with dried herbs and spices on those shelves. The waist-high fridge always had butter, milk, eggs, cheese, assorted condiments, and maybe wine. The point is to designate a placeno matter how tinyto keep what you need. Thats how I started cooking and throwing parties, and this method taught me to ask questions about every recipe I make. Can I get the ingredients at almost any grocery store? Can I substitute something for an ingredient if I dont have it? Can I make this without a lot of equipment and weird techniques? Will the ingredients be practical to use again? If the answer to all four was yes, then I gave the recipe a shot.

Im still doing that. Ive made use what you have my personal motto when following a recipe. It would be terrible to think that being one garlic clove short of a recipes ingredient list would keep someone from making dinner! Stocking a kitchen is basic, but also personal. If you like tuna, keep it on hand; if you use a lot of Indian spices, add those to your spice cabinet. This is the list weve used to stock several kitchens as my son moved into new apartments. It reflects a couple of additions he found necessary after cooking more often.

We personalized the list by adding favorites, like orange juice, deli meats, ground beef, and ice cream. Start a wish list for some appliances you would like to add. We also scoured Goodwill and thrift shops for an iron skillet and some great casserole dishes. Use this list as a starting point, and then make it your own. Happy cooking! Pots and Pans: 2 non-stick skillets (small and large), small and large saucepans with lids, Dutch oven, baking sheet, pie pan, 2 cake pans, 2 casserole dishes (9 x 13 and 8 x 8), bread pan, set of mixing bowls