Melissa Hamilton and Christopher Hirsheimer--our seasonal cooking correspondents and authors of the Canal House Cooking cookbook series--have simple rules for entertaining a crowd of 30.
- Make a dish that doesn't need much tending
- Serve it family-style
- Go for the grand gesture
By grand gesture, we're not talking about fireworks or belly dancers; just something that will make your party memorable. This time around, the folks at Canal House are serving up soup in a big, beautiful roasted heirloom pumpkin.
Read the full story: Canal House Kitchen's Great Pumpkin Dinner Party