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8 glUten-free entertaInIngPlanning
the Perfect Party
With a little preparation, planning the perfect party will be easier than you think.
I’ll walk you through a few simple steps that will make your event memorable,
relaxing, and fun for everyone—even you!
Start with the Basics: The Date, the Guest List, and the Invites ... 10
Plan the Menu ... 10
Make Shopping Easy and Affordable ... 11
Prep for the Party ... 12
Set the Scene ... 12
How This Book Works ... 13
Introduction
Coming together with friends and family to enjoy a meal is one of the simplest pleasures
in life. We pass on our traditions and create wonderful memories with the ones we
love. Whether you are opening your home to celebrate holidays, special events, or “just
because,” entertaining for your honored guests should be as enjoyable for you as it is for
them. The problem is, however, that oftentimes the stress and pressure of creating the
perfect setting, cooking a delicious meal, and getting everything hot and on the table all at
once can be extremely stressful. And if you are attempting to serve a completely gluten-
free meal, you might find yourself even more intimidated.
A gluten-free diet eliminates wheat, barley, and rye, or foods that have come in
contact with these ingredients. It sounds simple, but so many of us hear the words “gluten-
free” and cringe. We’ve been conditioned to think gluten-free foods taste bad and require
trips all over town hunting down specialty ingredients that cost a fortune. Not so. In this
book, I’ll show you how to create wonderful meals for entertaining without all those hard-
to-find ingredients—and without the stress, too. With this book, featuring fourteen delicious
menus, all with step-by-step timelines and instructions on what to prepare and when, you’ll
see how fun and easy entertaining can be. And oh yeah, every recipe in this book is gluten-
free, but that’s just a bonus!
Whether you live a gluten-free lifestyle or know others who do, this book will help
ensure that the food you serve is delicious and enjoyable for everyone. As a chef with celiac
disease, I can promise you that no one will know these delightful dishes are gluten-free
unless you tell them—but I can’t promise you won’t want to brag!(Ray)
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