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NEW THIS MONTH
Welcome to the first Amazon.com Delivers Entertaining, a monthly newsletter from
the editors of the Amazon.com Kitchen store. Each month we'll bring you recipes,
tips and ideas for entertaining, and links to find all the accessories you'll
need to furnish great parties. This month we're focused on summer fun: Fourth of
July parties, cocktails, and barbecuing. What are you waiting for? Come join us
for some warm-weather pleasure!
PATRIOTIC PARTIES: GREAT IDEAS FOR THE FOURTH OF JULY
While all eyes will eventually be on the skies and the flashing fireworks,
they'll first have to focus on the party. Celebrate the Fourth of July with
accessories that will make each and every guest stand up and salute. We've got a
grand collection of party essentials, including serving trays, chip and dip
sets, spreaders, and more.
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THE MONKEY GLAND: A CLASSIC COCKTAIL REDISCOVERED
Too many great drinks have been lost like so many old corkscrews. Gary Regan and
Mardee Haidin Regan--recognized drink experts, cocktail connoisseurs, and
authors--rediscover the Monkey Gland and explain how to mix it in their debut
Cocktails column, an Amazon.com exclusive. Trust us--the drink is far tastier
than it sounds from the name!
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STUFF WE LOVE
Maverick RemoteCheck Instant-Read Thermometer and Monitor
Maverick Industries
With apologies to the good folks at Maverick, we just have to call this item
"the meat pager." It's as simple as that, and oh-so cool. Just tell the monitor
you want "beef, medium rare," pop the probe into your juicy Spencer steak
(oiled, salted, and peppered, of course), toss the steak on the grill, and then
go mix up another batch of margaritas. As long as you're within 75 feet, the
monitor will page you when it's time for dinner. It works in the oven or over
the grill--use it for barbecues all summer and then bring it indoors for your
holiday turkey.
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RUBBING IT IN: STEVEN RAICHLEN'S CRASH COURSE ON RUBS
A good rub brings out the soul of a rack of ribs, fish, or chicken. In an
exclusive essay for Amazon.com Kitchen, Steven Raichlen--the man behind numerous
award-winning cookbooks and many more successful grilled feasts--talks about
these explosive, spicy mixtures, and supplies a recipe from his latest book,
"Barbecue Sauces, Rubs, and Marinades."
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THE BEST RECIPE: CHUNKY GUACAMOLE FROM COOK'S ILLUSTRATED
To some, a perfectly ripe avocado is the culinary equivalent of velvet. Dress it
up with a bit of onion and a squeeze of lime--but don't crush it if you're after
really great guacamole. The editors of Cook's Illustrated tell you how to get
the best results. The first secret? Start with ripe, but not too soft, Hass
avocados.
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A SUMMER ENTERTAINING TIP FROM ONEBIGTABLE
Reinvent the salad bar and turn a company summer meal into a guest-supported
feast. Far in advance, make platters of marinated vegetables: zucchini with
basil and lemon, eggplant with garlic and chiles, grilled sweet peppers bathed
in olive oil, tomatoes and red onions tossed in olive oil, maybe cucumbers with
lemon and herbs. Offer several fresh cheeses macerated in olive oil and herbs,
heaps of toasted crusty croutons, and a huge bowl of greens, and set guests
loose. It's summer. Living should be light and easy. --OneBigTable
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from Molly O'Neill and OneBigTable.
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and techniques from Amazon.com Kitchen.
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corner market. Our merchants bring you items of astounding quality from all
over the globe right to your kitchen.
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