Southern Scrumptious: How to Cater Your Own Party

One of the best cookbooks I have ever read and I collect them. This books teaches the basics of planning a party for a small group to bigger parties, with recipes for large quantities such as 200 chicken wings, 96 shrimp squares, 8 dozen rolls, 4 quarts garlic pickles and even a wedding cake that serves 150. There are recipes for appetizers, beverages, soups, salads, breads, entrées and desserts. A really fantastic book.

If you are looking for a recipe book with fail proof recipes for any ocassion, this is the book. Betty Simms makes having a party easy with her delicious recipes and simple ideas. One of the most hectic things about any party is finding the right menu and then pulling everything together- this book will do the trick. There is not one recipe or idea that is not wonderful (we've tried them all)-- use this book for your next party and everyone will be talking about what a wonderful cook and hostess you are! Betty has other books out and they are all just as excellent!

I collect cookbooks and I love this book. Wow, it is beautiful!!It has great recipes in it and I would recommend this book to others.

Lots of nice recipes and ideas....easy to dos and most recipes have readily available ingredients. Would recommend for anyone for entertaining.

It is good but not totally what I expected. I wanted more help in planning ideas.

If I could offer only one southern cook book as an example of the best of the old southern and new southern cooking I would give this one to my friends...either "Yankees" or other visitors. I have used selections with just family and formal dining in Europe, with novice cooks and experienced professional chefs and I always get rave reviews. Buy this one.

By all means buy this cookbook! My sisters and I hosted a bridal shower for 30 guests and totally copied the Buffet Dinner with Friends menu. It turned out beautifully. I have tried several other recipes and all have been outstanding. Ms. Sims gives thorough directions for all the recipes and helps with pre-party planning. You will turn to this cookbook first when you want something special.

I am a yankee but sure do want to be a southerner after reading this cookbook. The recipes are so easy and not all need exotic ingredients but easy to find items at the local grocery store. The sidebars are very entertaining. I hope to host my first catered party for friends in the spring. This is one cookbook that will be out on the kitchen counter all the time.