| Introduction.
Part I: So, You Need to Cook for a Crowd . . . .
Chapter 1: A Crowd by Any Other Name.
Chapter 2: Planning Your Menu.
Chapter 3: Estimating Food Quantities, Serving Dishes, and More.
Part II: Tried-and-True Recipes for Crowds.
Chapter 4: Creating Tasty Appetizers.
Chapter 5: Main Dishes Everyone Will Love.
Chapter 6: Delicious Side Dishes.
Chapter 7: Satisfying Slurps: Soups and Stews.
Chapter 8: Stirring It Up: Punches and Drinks.
Chapter 9: Decadent Desserts.
Part III: Special Events and Holidays.
Chapter 10: Special Dishes for Summer Get-Togethers.
Chapter 11: Special Dishes for Holidays.
Chapter 12: Special Dishes for Weddings.
Part IV: Bringing It All Together.
Chapter 13: Getting Ready for the Event.
Chapter 14: Getting Ready on the Day of the Event.
Part V: The Part of Tens.
Chapter 15: Ten Ways to Avoid Common Food Preparation Problems.
Chapter 16: More Than Ten Decorating Tips for Crowds.
Chapter 17: Ten Ways to Keep from Pulling Out Your Hair.
Chapter 18: More Than Ten Things You Need to Know about Food Safety.
Appendix A: Metric Conversion Guide.
Appendix B: Helpful Web Sites.
Appendix C: Fun and Easy Garnishes.
Appendix D: Special Cooking Tricks.
Index.
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