}Chasems recipes make me feel like a really good party is about to happen.O(Barbara Kafka, Vogue)

Share in Sarah Chasems passions for the best of foods and the best of times: Over 275 original recipes are presented for the perfect lazy weekend porch brunches, sunny beach picnics, late night get-togethers, chilly evenings by the fireplace, and gala holiday gatherings. Nantucket Open-House Cookbook is a must for anyone from Maine to Monterey who is enthusiastic about serving outstanding cuisine all year round.

AN OPEN-HOUSE SAMPLER

Orange Rosemary Muffins with Sliced Duck Breast

Nantucket Scallop Bisque

Oysters with Bacon and Balsamic Beurre Blanc

Chicken and Apricot Salad with Double-Mustard Mayonnaise

Spicy Codfish Cakes Remoulade

Soft-Shell Crabs with Smoked Salmon and Bacon Butter

Casserole of Sweet Potatoes and Pears

French Nut Icebox Cake

Honeymoon Torte

Applesauce Cake with Carmel Glaze

Chocolate Berry Bread Pudding

Purple Plum Crunch

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