Let's Party: Recipes and Menus for Celebrating Every Day

by Dan Pelosi

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GrossyPelosi is famously the hostess with the mostest—now it’s your turn to invite everyone in. Dan Pelosi believes every day can be a celebration—and wherever there’s a celebration, there’s a menu waiting to be planned. In his second cookbook, the New York Times bestselling author dishes out more than 100 of his larger-than-life recipes, organized into sixteen distinct dinner parties designed to take the guesswork out of what to serve when and what goes with what. Some celebrations are familiar, like Giving Thanks (but—surprise!— we’re having roast chicken), and others prove any time calls for Breakfast for Dinner makes your pajamas party-worthy with RAISIN WALNUT BAKED FRENCH TOAST (which you can assemble ahead of time). The menus and recipes will carry you through every season of life, and of the year, When the sun comes out, lay out by the pool with BEANY BIKINI DIP or cool off with no-cook-tomato sauce SUNSHINE PASTA. After the showers bring forth flowers, carve out a night for LAMB CHOPS WITH TANGY APRICOT SAUCE, one of Bimpy’s forever favorites. Bet you never thought of PUMPKIN CIDER BRAISED PORK SHOULDER as a way to get your seasonal spice fix! And, of course, you’ll know when it’s time to preheat your oven to replicate Dan’s iconic Holiday Cookie Party. Whether you follow a menu as is or mix and match recipes, Dan helps you find the joy in every part of hosting, from setting the guest list to politely letting your company know when it’s time to go home, sharing his favorite family tidbits along the way (including his dad’s guide for Italian American slang—capisce?). For seasoned hosts and first-timers alike, this book is your manual. Save the date, dress up the table, and choose your outfit . . . now LET’S PARTY!

Genres: Cookbooks, Nonfiction, Food, Cooking

283 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 2, 2025

Reviews

[Grace · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 rounded up

Solid cookbook! Most recipes have an image, lay-flat binding, a good mixture of vegetarian/gluten-free options, and I appreciated that it had a cohesive theme. Not a ton of terribly unique recipes here, but a lot that sounded tasty, with generally easy-to-source ingredients for those in an American city.

[Stephanie · Rating 3 out of 5]

Another social media influencer cookbook. This one is all about themed parties. Although I would not serve these exact menus at any party, there are recipes that I like. A person could cobble together an easy Italian dinner or dinner party of wedge or caeser salad, fettucini Alfredo or lasagnetta, and struffoli for dessert. None of the recipes are new or unique, but they are easy to prepare by most home cooks. Most recipes are accompanied by a photo and most cooks should be able to find the ingredients in their local markets (or order online). If you are a fan of Dan’s, you might like to add this to your cookbook collection. If Dan invited me to one of his parties, I’d be glad to attend as a guest to sample his culinary creations.

[Abbie Pond · Rating 5 out of 5]

For whatever reason, I was able to get my pre-order the day before it published and I wasted no time sitting down to read it cover to cover. Just like Let's Eat there's a ton of advice, so many recipes I want to try immediately, and so much heart. Brb just framing the photo of Grossy and Gus with their sandwiches and Bimpy with his chocolate pie to add to my own family photos. I always find Dan's recipe instructions so easy to follow and execute, and the summaries on all of these seem equally as straight forward.

[Christi · Rating 5 out of 5]

The one cookbook you need for gatherings large (Thanksgiving! holiday cookie party!) and small (breakfast for dinner, pool party, farmer's market)

Dan Pelosi's recipes are easy, adaptable to many dietary needs, and crowd pleasers. His approach is delicious, and joyful. He even includes down-to-earth hosting tips to make every meal a wonderful time. And if you have guests who tend to stay too long, he's got you covered there too!

A fantastic companion to his debut Let's Eat.

Thank you Edelweiss and Union Square & Co. for the e-galley.

[Cherie · Rating 4 out of 5]

What a fun book. While I found more recipes from Pelosi's first cookbook that I liked (I'm vegetarian so not as many options for me), this one was more meat-heavy. What an important book to be out and fun and how fantastically fabulous. The hosting tips are good too! Highly recommend for all public libraries.

[Laura · Rating 3 out of 5]

Useful for large gatherings and party planning, his tomato pie, bloody mary and warm farro salad recipes are all amazing. This is another book that really encourages you to host, including timelines, reasons to celebrate and lots of seasonal recipes. A fun book.

[Kristen Barenthaler · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lots of recipes, lots of pictures, and lots of fun!

[Janet Harmon · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm buying this one

[Sarah]

Dan Pelosi is an absolute delight.

[Elizabeth · Rating 3 out of 5]

Dan is a perfectly nice cookbook author. This just wasn't the one for me right now. It's not going to be one I think about for long.

[Lydia Kass · Rating 5 out of 5]

A fun and beautifully photographed book featuring foods that can be enjoyed at outdoor events.

[Rita · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely loved this cookbook. A perfecto combination of good wrong and fun recibí es. It had great pictures and I liked the organization.

[Carlton Logan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Really creative recipes for entertaining.

[Catherine Poe · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautifully written cookbook with gorgeous pictures that has a strong family feel! There are 100 recipes organized into 16 different dinner parties! What an original book! He even tells you how to set the guest list and how to get the guests to go home when it’s time!