Entertaining 101: 101 Recipes Every Host Should Know How to Make

Perfect the art of entertaining with 101 modern twists on classic recipes from entertaining expert Beth Le Manach

For more than a decade, Beth Le Manach’s YouTube channel, Entertaining with Beth, has been the go-to for anyone looking for creative and practical entertaining advice. Beth is an expert hostess who has figured out the solution to entertaining success, every time. Not only do her recipes look and taste great, but they also offer a practical twist or a killer tip that saves you time, money, or effort! Because let’s face it, whipping up your favorite weeknight meal is one thing, but add a few guests to the mix and it becomes a whole other ball game.

Beth’s first book, Entertaining 101 is the culmination of years of hosting experience, a comprehensive guide that will make entertaining a breeze for both the first-time host and the seasoned dinner party veteran. This book has the answers to all of your questions: What’s an easy dinner I can serve to impress my visiting in-laws? (Frenzy-Free Chicken Pot Pie); What’s a great egg dish I can make for Christmas morning? (Puffy Egg Bake); What’s the easiest drink to serve at my Mother’s Day brunch? (Bloody Mary Bar)--and so much more.

Beth is determined to make entertaining easier because she has seen how much joy it can add to our lives. So, she’s taken it upon herself to compile the top 101 recipes she believes everyone should know how to make! It’s her hope that this book will be the answer to all of your entertaining questions, a true manual for the beginner or an easier approach for the seasoned host. Welcome to Entertaining 101!

Beth Le Manach is a home cook who has been cooking and entertaining for more than 30 years. Beth’s recipe videos can be seen weekly on her YouTube channel Entertaining with Beth (EWB). Since its launch, the Entertaining with Beth YouTube Channel has generated more than 63 million lifetime views, which continues to grow by 500,000-1M views a month. Beth lives in Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie, France.