In
What Can I Bring?, veteran food and cookbook writer and guest extraordinaire Casey Elsass takes the stress out of the partygoer’s eternal dilemma with 75 recipes that will make you the talk of the party—for the right reasons.
In a room full of bags of chips, be the most desired dip with
Golden Ratio Guac or
Seven Onion Dip . Put down the $12 bottle of pinot grigio and pick up a tray of
Jell-O Cocktail Shots . Discover a world of standout brunch dishes, such as
Cream-Soaked Cinnamon Rolls or
Bagel Panzanella . When you’re on dessert duty, choose from
Buttermilk Brownies ,
Apple + Chinese Five-Spice Pie ,
Very Creamy Ice Cream , or death-by-chocolate
Bruce Bogtrotter Cake . And when the host instructs you to bring yourself, come prepared with giftable treats like
Seasoned Oyster Cracker s or
Homemade Hot Fudge . With plenty of options and adaptations for special diets and allergies, including vegan, gluten-free, and nut-free recipes, and detailed instructions for packing and serving for minimal stress on-site, this book is your road map for crowd-pleasing party fare. The only thing you’ll be taking home is the title of MVP—Most Valuable Partygoer.
关于作者
Casey Elsass is a food writer, recipe developer, and cookbook author living in Brooklyn, NY. Known among his collaborators as the “cookbook doula, ” Casey has helped birth over twenty titles, as coauthor, ghostwriter, friend, and unlicensed therapist. He’s a regular contributor to
Bon Appétit, and his recipes have appeared on Food Network Kitchen, Delish, and Food52. In his free time, he enjoys attending the opera, eating his way around the world, and RSVP-ing yes to every party invite.