Southern Get-Togethers: A Guide to Hosting Unforgettable Gatherings

Chef Kelsey Barnard Clark catered her first wedding at age fifteen and has been hosting events ever since. In these pages, Kelsey distills her hard-earned party-planning wisdom into practical advice for newbie and experienced hosts alike: "I've made all the mistakes already, lived to tell the tale, and want to give you the benefit of my experience so you can stop worrying and start celebrating. This is a self-help book for throwing the damn party." With more than 100 crowd-pleasing recipes, this book has everything you need to do just that, demonstrating how easy it can be to host anything from a casual stop-by, low country boil or BYO burger night to a bridal shower brunch, formal French dinner, or hunting season feast. No matter the event, Kelsey's wide-ranging and accessible recipes make entertaining a joy, never a chore. Recipes include such gems as:

• NOLA Barbecue Shrimp
• Southern-Style Ramen
• KBC's Smoked Brisket
• Zucchini Gratin
• White Sparkling Sangria
• Bananas Foster

Helpful tips on tablescaping, flower arranging, menu planning, food buying, and more ensure you have the confidence and know-how to pull off a memorable celebration of any size. Brimming with beautiful food and lifestyle photography, this is a must-have manual on Southern hospitality and a lively, delicious, all-around cookbook that's calling for a space on your shelf.