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.