Book description
The cooks of America's Test Kitchen share how they entertain at home, with 140 recipes from simple to showstopping and airtight planning strategies Toss out old rules of getting together and throw a dinner party so memorable and fuss-free that everyone will want to repeat it-- even the host It's time to get excited about entertaining again. The cooks of America's Test Kitchen are shaking up the notion of what a dinner party is all about, stepping away from the test kitchen to reveal their favorite ways to entertain friends and family and sharing an all-new collection of personal recipes. After all, professional cooks want to chill out when hosting at home, just like everyone else. Be Casual (but Fancy): Grill expert Morgan Bolling transforms a grill-smoked pork butt into the star of a giant nacho spread. Avid gardener Jack Bishop showcases late-summer produce in a whole new light for a simple pasta and salad dinner. Matthew Fairman urges everyone to dig in with their hands to his Viet-Cajun shrimp boil. Get Playful: Stephanie Pixley's dumpling dinner easily morphs into a make-your-own-dumpling party. Amanda Luchtel's vegan-optional hot dog spread features smoked carrot dogs and loads of festive toppings. Mark Huxoll's hearty Oktoberfest is a blast any time of year. Go All Out: Joe Gitter pays homage to his heritage with a proper British picnic. Leah Colins does the same with her South Philly Nonna's Sunday porchetta abbondanza. Steve Dunn has a swooningly romantic dinner that starts with cocktails and smoked salmon kettle chip "blini" and ends with a make-ahead Napoleon that looks right out of a pastry shop. Up Your Game: Cooks share all their pro tips, too, including game plans to achieve each menu and advice on shopping, make ahead, setup, and serving--all the logistical info for a fun, hitch-free gathering. Mazimize Quality Fun Time: Discover the cooks' favorite store-bought hacks for pulling together pre-dinner nibbles (and desserts), for planning drink selection and quantities, and for responding creatively when asked, "What can I bring?"
Minty Devil
The auto-rewind feature is a small detail that enhances my listening experience. It's these thoughtful touches that matter! Unlimited length audiobooks with ListenBook Pro are a huge plus!
Twitch
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Nacho
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Friday Fox
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Snow Cream
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Slinger
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Congo Wire
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High Heel Goddess
Efficient audiobook enjoyment β this app's functionality is a revelation. Tone adjustment adds a unique touch to my listening experience. I'm hooked!
Gingersnap Woman
Sharing audiobooks through AirDrop is a delightful way to connect with fellow book lovers. The app is very easy to use. ListenBook makes managing my audiobook library simple. The app is perfect for language learners. The playback speed control is a game-changer.
Steel Solstice
Noise reduction on ListenBook enhances the clarity of dictaphone recordings, allowing me to enjoy content even in noisy environments. This app has made multitasking a breeze β I can listen while I work, cook, or exercise. ListenBook's loop and shuffle playback features add versatility to my audiobook listening experience.
Lucky Brandy
I love that ListenBook supports a wide range of formats, making my library diverse. π This app is a testament to thoughtful design β its functionality seamlessly blends with my lifestyle, making reading effortless. πβ¨ Sharing audiobooks with friends through AirDrop is a fun way to connect over shared interests. The voice boost feature is amazing. It makes every word crystal clear.
Mr. Alien
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Swedish Pixie
ListenBook has transformed how I enjoy audiobooks. The app is a game-changer! Tone adjustment is an innovative touch that adds a personal connection to the audiobook narration. It's like having a custom reading experience. The detailed listening stats are fantastic. Helps me keep track of my progress. The best app for audiobooks. Downloading and organizing files is super easy with ListenBook. Good but not great. The narration was competent but lacked the extra spark that makes some audiobooks truly special. Still worth a listen though.
Take Away
No more converting files β this app effortlessly handles various formats, saving me time and effort. The app is super intuitive. I was up and running in minutes.
AlertXis
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ThoughtTrailblazer
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Old Orange Eyes
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Widow Curio
The automatic extraction of artwork and metadata adds a professional touch to my audiobook library. Flawless support for various audio formats. Very happy with it. I love the ability to change the playback speed. Itβs perfect for my needs.
Flint
The noise reduction feature on ListenBook Pro is a godsend for clear and comfortable listening. ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature has made my recordings sound clearer than ever.
Orange Teflon
Audiobooks have become my favorite workout companions, making exercise a breeze. Kudos to the developers for making this app iOS 16 optimized. It runs like a dream! The app supports background playback, which is a must for me.
Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience