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    Freakin' Fabulous Holidays
    Freakin' Fabulous Holidays
    Freakin' Fabulous Holidays
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    Freakin' Fabulous Holidays

    By Clinton Kelly

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    So ho-ho-hot, Freakin' Fabulous Holidays is only available online! Clinton Kelly shares his favorite festive tips and delicious recipes, selected from his hit book Freakin' Fabulous. This is the ultimate guide to throwing million-dollar holiday parties, for only 99 cents!

    Deck the halls with sass and class! America’s favorite style and etiquette expert has curated the best of his invaluable entertaining advice and mouthwatering recipes for hors d’oeuvres, entrees, and wintertime cocktails to help you spice up your next holiday party. Whether you’re hosting or just showing up for the fun, this humorous and handy little e-guide is guaranteed to make you more popular than the mistletoe.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherPocket Star
    Release dateNov 4, 2013
    ISBN9781476767437
    Freakin' Fabulous Holidays
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    Clinton Kelly

    Clinton Kelly is a television personality, style expert, and entrepreneur. He won an Emmy as a cohost of ABC’s daytime hit, The Chew. He also cohosted What Not to Wear, TLC's longest-running primetime reality show, for a decade. Clinton starred in more than 300 episodes of What Not to Wear over the course of ten years, offering honest style advice with a sense of humor. More than one million people watched the popular makeover program every week. Clinton is the author of Freakin’ Fabulous; Freakin’ Fabulous on a Budget; Oh, No She Didn’t; and I Hate Everyone, Except You.

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      Freakin' Fabulous Holidays - Clinton Kelly

      title

      Contents

      Introduction

      ENTERTAINING TIPS FOR THE HOLIDAY SEASON

      Welcome

      Planning

      The Loo

      Music

      Lighting

      Circulating

      Making People Feel Comfortable

      Getting People to Leave

      HORS D’OEUVRES AND MAIN DISHES

      Rumaki

      Swedish Meatballs

      Sirloin, Cheddar, and Chutney Crostini

      Cucumber Sandwiches

      Watermelon Cubes with Feta

      Shrimp De Jong

      Tuna Tartare with Wonton Chips

      Tapenade Threeway

      Lobster Salad on Cucumber Slices

      Wild Mushroom Crostini

      Endive BLTs

      Roasted Garlic Toasts

      Crab-Stuffed Mushrooms

      Sliders with Manchego and Spicy Ketchup

      Date and Blue Cheese Bruschetta

      Spiced Sweet Potato Fries with Mascarpone Dip

      Crunchy, Sweet, and Creamy Endives

      Foie Gras Brioche

      Prosciutto Filled with Happiness

      Salmon Mousse on Pumpernickel

      Lamb Dinner on Crostini

      Fingerling Treats

      Radish Addiction

      Chicken Liver Pâté

      The Freakin’ Fabulous Four

      Hollandaise

      Roasted Chicken

      A French Omelet

      A Nice Vinaigrette

      Five Recipes You Can’t Screw Up

      Steak Au Poivre

      Sole Picatta

      Osso Bucco

      The Best Turkey Meatballs Ever (and a nice sauce)

      Cream Puffs!

      COCKTAILS AND WINE

      Gin

      Vodka

      Tequila

      Bourbon

      Irish Whiskey

      Wine

      Introduction

      Oh, I just freakin’ love the holidays! For me, this season is all about spending quality time with the people I love–and proving to them, once again, that I am a remarkably astonishing human being. I mean, not only can I dress well (and teach you how to make your butt look smaller), but I’m also a master entertainer, an impressive cook, and a happy-go-lucky mixologist.

      But this eBook isn’t about ME. It’s about how YOU can become me.

      Oh, I’m laughing so hard right now because we both know that will never happen. But you should try your hardest anyway. I’ve carefully selected excerpts from my book FREAKIN’ FABULOUS to bring you FREAKIN’ FABULOUS HOLIDAYS, where you’ll find everything you need to execute a perfect holiday party so you can truly enjoy your family and friends’ company, their sparkling conversation, and their shiny chaos.

      Merry, merry!

      CK

      Entertaining Tips for the Holiday Season

      In this section you’ll find important tips and tricks for throwing a successful seasonal shindig. But there’s one tip I forgot to add: Whatever you do, keep the dog away from the clam dip. Not cute.

      (Excerpted from FREAKIN' FABULOUS)

      In general, I’d rather throw a party than attend a party, mostly because I really get off on people telling me what a fabulous host I am. Honestly, how could I tire of hearing over and over and over, Well, don’t you look handsome . . . the hors d’oeuvres are delicious . . . the apartment looks gorgeous . . . how do you do it?

      It’s amazing that with the constant praise, I’m as down-to-earth as I am.

      I will admit that entertaining isn’t always easy. However, to be a good host, you MUST foster the impression that, for you, entertaining requires less effort than picking up the phone to order some Kung Pao chicken. A frazzled host produces uneasy guests. And a host who talks about slaving away in the kitchen for three days prior to a party is a big ole bore. Believe me, your guests will be more relaxed, jovial, and engaging if you give them the impression you threw together a cocktail party for 50 people in half an hour. Nobody in their right mind would actually believe it, but the more effortless your attitude, the more comfortable and at home your guests will feel.

      PLANNING

      A successful party requires planning. You can’t just invite a bunch of people over and hope for the best, as you may have done in college. You have to do some math. Yes, math. Here are some magic numbers to keep in mind when planning your next shindig:

      People need about 4 to 5 feet of personal space during a cocktail party. So, if your unfurnished living room is 400 square feet, you can accommodate 80 to 100 people.

      In general, about 80% of invited guests will RSVP in the affirmative. Of those people, 5% will flake out and not show up. So in general, for every 100 people you invite, plan on 75 attending.

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