The Southern Entertainer’s Cookbook: Heirloom Recipes for Modern Gatherings

*Featured as a must-have in the December 2020 issue of Southern Living Magazine* Serve up classics and new favorites from a Southern perspective. In The Southern Entertainer’s Cookbook , Courtney Whitmore shares her party go-tos, from appetizers and salads to entrees, drinks and desserts. In addition to sharing modern twists on classics and beloved heirloom recipes from her family’s cookbooks (not to worry, no archaic methods or hard-to-find ingredients here), Courtney provides tips throughout to make the most of your gathering: try embellishing a plate with edible flower petals or create mini versions of a well-known dessert. Courtney continues to be a trusted resource for creating delicious, party-friendly food to enhance any meal and every party. Consider this the only Southern cookbook primer you need. Growing up in the South, Courtney Dial Whitmore has always loved the art of presenting classic Southern foods with a modern twist and setting a tablescape with lots of pizzazz. In 2010, she launched her popular lifestyle site Pizzazzerie.com. Her work has been featured in Southern Living, HGTV, Better Homes & Gardens, and Martha Stewart. She is the author of five books: The Southern Entertainer’s Cookbook , Pizzazzerie: Entertain in Style , Frostings , Candy Making For Kids , and Push-Up Pops . She lives in Nashville, Tennessee with her husband and daughter.