Book description
The dinner party is back! Chef and cooking show host Natasha Feldman shares the secrets to throwing fun, no-stress gatherings--spoiler alert: it starts with delicious recipes you'll have total confidence in! This modern manual offers 80+ recipes with menu ideas, sketches, and practical tips to ensure that everyone enjoys the party, especially the host!Making and eating dinner with your friends should be a pleasure--nothing tops getting people together, sharing good food, and laughing until you cry. The Dinner Party Project is here to revive and democratize the dinner party, to make it a fun, communal practice rather than a stressful solo performance by the host. Move over, fussy recipes with ingredients lists that run a mile long. This cookbook has not only 80+ simple yet impressive recipes, but also 24 menu suggestions plus tips and tricks for taking the pressure off of hosting. Feldman provides recipes for every mood and cooking comfort level (including permission to order takeout or delegate to friends), with sections on appetizers, main dishes, cocktails or mocktails, sides, desserts, and even dedicated chapters on the perfect pizza party or taco night. Whimsical illustrations help demystify the cheese plate, offer store-bought dessert options, and guide you to your ideal dinner menu; tips within each recipe not only ensure great results but also help you plan ahead and avoid last-minute scrambling.Recipes include: Crunchy Radishes Dipped in Honey Fennel ButterPeel 'n' Eat Shrimp with Basil Dipping MagicPerfect Seared Ribeye with Pistachio Date Salsa VerdeParty PestoVery Adult Salad: Bitter Greens with Roasted Grapes and PecorinoVeggie Pot Pie with Black Pepper and Parm PhylloThin Mint Pudding PieSo go ahead: pick a date, plan a menu, and invite people over--after all, nothing brings friends together like a good meal.
Freeze Queen
ListenBook's compatibility with a wide range of audio formats ensures that no audiobook is off-limits. The app's compatibility with CarPlay and Apple Watch enhances my listening experience on the go.
PixelPathfinder
The audio filters on ListenBook enhance the sound quality, making every listening session a treat for my ears. The Looping playback and Shuffle features on ListenBook help me customize my listening sessions to my liking. With this app, every moment is an opportunity to dive into a new story.
Orange Teflon
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Fire Bite
No more straining my eyes to read β now I can simply immerse myself in storytelling. ListenBook's drag-and-drop download feature from web browsers is incredibly convenient. Downloading audiobooks has never been this easy.
RedFeet
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JigKraken
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Roadblock
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RawSkills
No more hassle with converting files β ListenBook supports a wide range of formats for a seamless listening experience. Auto-rewind is incredibly helpful. Excellent functionality. The app is perfect for people who love to listen to books at night.
Mr. Gadget
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Mt. Indiana
The ability to switch between different books effortlessly is a major plus. With this app, I've discovered a new way to make my workouts and downtime more engaging and insightful. Bookmarks are a lifesaver for study materials. I never lose my place again. ListenBook's compatibility with CarPlay is a huge plus during long drives. ListenBook has revolutionized my audiobook experience. It's my go-to app for literary adventures.
Natural Mess
ListenBook's features are a dream come true for anyone who loves to learn on the go. Automatic extraction of artwork and metadata adds a touch of elegance to my audiobook collection. An absolutely stellar production from start to finish! The narrator's command of pacing and tone was masterful, knowing exactly when to speed up for excitement or slow down for dramatic effect. The audio quality was pristine with no distracting mouth sounds or uneven volume.
Diamond Gamer
The tone adjustment feature in ListenBook Pro is a novel addition that allows me to personalize my audiobook experience. ListenBook has united my love for audiobooks with my passion for learning. What a brilliant app!
Are Ess Tee
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Midnight Rambler
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Winded On Friday
I'm blown away by the attention to detail in every aspect of this app. Iβve tried many audiobook players, and this one is by far the best. The narration elevated an already good book to greatness! The performer's subtle vocal variations conveyed nuance I might have missed while reading. Their ability to maintain consistent character voices across many hours was impressive. Technical quality was flawless throughout.
Winded On Friday
ListenBook's support for various formats means I can explore a wide range of content without limitations. ListenBook's compatibility with CarPlay and Apple Watch, combined with its chapters, controls, and filters, make it the ultimate audiobook app! ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is like a magical spell that transports me into the heart of the story. Binaural audio processing is a godsend. My ears don't fatigue even during extended listening. Sharing audiobooks through AirDrop is a delightful way to share the joy of storytelling with friends and family. It fosters connections and conversations.
Pistol Hydro
The convenience of switching between devices without losing my place is a lifesaver. This app's compatibility with different formats has made my audiobook collection diverse and enjoyable. This app has transformed my daily routine into moments of literary delight. π§ββοΈ Finding zen in the art of listening β this app takes mindfulness to a new level! π§ββοΈπ§ Streamlined audiobook integration β this app's usability is truly impressive.
Twin Blaze
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Little Drunk Girl
The ability to adjust the playback speed has made my commute even more efficient. I can't get enough of this app's convenience β it has transformed my audiobook journey into a joyous experience. The statistics tracking feature is eye-opening. I never realized how much time I spend on audiobooks until now! An unobjectionable but unexceptional audiobook experience. The narrator's performance was serviceable and the audio quality was fine, but nothing about the production particularly stood out or elevated the material. It was decent background listening.
MuseMaster
ListenBook's extensive statistics feature adds a new level of insight to my audiobook habits. Perfect for listening to educational materials. Highly efficient and useful.
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