Entertaining 101: 101 Recipes Every Host Should Know How to Make

by Beth Le Manach

Perfect the art of entertaining with 101 modern twists on classic recipes from entertaining expert Beth Le Manach

For more than a decade, Beth Le Manach’s YouTube channel, Entertaining with Beth, has been the go-to for anyone looking for creative and practical entertaining advice. Beth is an expert hostess who has figured out the solution to entertaining success, every time. Not only do her recipes look and taste great, but they also offer a practical twist or a killer tip that saves you time, money, or effort! Because let’s face it, whipping up your favorite weeknight meal is one thing, but add a few guests to the mix and it becomes a whole other ball game.

Beth’s first book, Entertaining 101 is the culmination of years of hosting experience, a comprehensive guide that will make entertaining a breeze for both the first-time host and the seasoned dinner party veteran. This book has the answers to all of your What’s an easy dinner I can serve to impress my visiting in-laws? (Frenzy-Free Chicken Pot Pie); What’s a great egg dish I can make for Christmas morning? (Puffy Egg Bake); What’s the easiest drink to serve at my Mother’s Day brunch? (Bloody Mary Bar)—and so much more.

Beth is determined to make entertaining easier because she has seen how much joy it can add to our lives. So, she’s taken it upon herself to compile the top 101 recipes she believes everyone should know how to make! It’s her hope that this book will be the answer to all of your entertaining questions, a true manual for the beginner or an easier approach for the seasoned host. Welcome to Entertaining 101!

Genres: Cookbooks, Nonfiction

267 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 3, 2025

Reviews

[Alice Garner · Rating 5 out of 5]

I could not put this book down. I have been a homemaker for 52 years and wish I had this book from the beginning. I often do not read the opening sections, but I loved getting know Beth’s background and from the A Few Ground Rules through How to Use this Book it’s not the usual boring step by step. The recipes are easy to follow, the notes are vital to the success of the recipes and I drooled my way through the entire book! The cherry on top is the Menu Plans section at the end, which brings everything together!
First thing I’m going to try is Beth’s way of making Hasselback Potatoes.

[Deb · Rating 5 out of 5]

So many delicious recipes; I should own this cookbook.
Salmon recipes, puffy egg bake, baked Brie, almond croissants!, butternut squash soup....etc.

[Dianelys · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really appreciate the tips! While there aren’t many recipes I would personally make, the book’s design, photos, and information are absolutely amazing.