Picnics and Tailgates (Williams-Sonoma Outdoors Series) » (Special Value)

Grab a comfortable old blanket, shake it out, and let it flutter to the ground. Crack open a picnic basket, or pop open your car's tailgate or trunk, and unpack a casual feast especially made to be enjoyed i the open air. Whether the sun shines hot or the wind blows chill, or whether your outdoor meal is spur-of-the-moment or carefully planned ahead, Picnics and Tailgates is expressly intended to make it fabulous and fun.

An outstanding selection of kitchen-tested recipes from noted food authority Diane Rossen Worthington gives you a complete repertoire of menu options: starters including hot and cold soups, dips, and finger foods; delectable make-ahead salads to enjoy as appetizers, main dishes and sandwiches; desserts guaranteed to make any occasion special; and beverages both refreshing and warming. To further assist your meal planning, every recipe is accompanied by a nutritional analysis.

An introductory section provides both inspiration and practical information to help guarantee the success of your picnic or tailgate, including guidelines for packing and setting up the meal; ideas for creating a festive scene; and notes on safeguarding the environment. Throughout the book, full-color photographs of recipes and outdoor settings make every page irresistibly inviting.

Picnics and Tailgates is a volume in Williams-Sonoma Outdoors, a collectible series of books dedicated to making it easy, satisfying, and fun to enjoy good food in the outdoors.