Gather: Recipes That Bring Us Together

Best known for her in-home catering and personal chef services of Caper and Olive, Annamarie Stedjan is a foodie at heart who truly enjoys spending time and sharing a meal with the people she loves. “It is a privilege to be welcomed into a person’s home and cook for them and their guests. It brings me joy knowing that the host or hostess is enjoying their guests and being present for whatever the occasion is that is being celebrated, even if it is a ‘just because’ celebration.” After years of in-home catering and many clients asking for recipes, Annamarie decided to venture out and create a cookbook that celebrates coming together. “Gather; Recipes That Bring Us Together” is inspired by the events she has worked and the clients she has met along the way. Some events being special intimate gatherings and others, larger scale parties, all of them fun and unique boasting different types of menu’s and foods. “Gather; Recipes That Bring Us Together” takes the reader along on a culinary journey through different kinds of gatherings, broken up into five sections. Weeknight Wins, Brunch Bites & Buffets, Drinks Snacks, Sweets & Treats, Crowd Pleasers and Special Occasions. From easy weeknight meals like Turkey Chili, “Take-In” Chicken and Broccoli and Meatloaf with Mustard Pan Gravy to some of the best brunch bites like a decadent French Toast Bake with Pecan Crumble or a vibrant Tortellini Salad with Fresh Tomato Vinaigrette to some fantastic snacks like Perfectly Crisp Kale Chips and Sweet and Spicy Pretzel Nut Mix, there is something for everyone’s taste buds. Cocktails and “Mock”tails like Blood Orange Cosmo’s and Pomegranate Fizz’s can be poured and served alongside crowd pleasers like Greek Penne Pasta Salad, Slow Cooker Pork Carnitas and fresh Pico de Gallo. For those really special occasions Cream of Wild Mushroom Soup, Smoked Salmon Mousse and Argentine-Style Stuffed Flank Steak are not to be missed. Throughout the cookbook you will find handy kitchen tips and tricks as well as some make-ahead options. Rounding it all out, towards the end of the book, you will find some carefully curated menu’s and some of Annamarie’s favorite kitchen essentials. All designed to make your next gathering seamless. “Food has this amazing power to bring together the company of family and friends, to heal our bodies, to soothe and comfort our souls in times of need, to satisfy our hunger and to conjure up conversations.” “Gather; Recipes That Bring Us Together” is a wonderful addition to your own cookbook collection or the perfect gift for the foodie in your life. View Less