Author Description

EasyFancy is for anyone who loves having people over — and wants it to feel easy. 35 crowd-pleasing cocktail and canapé pairings for every kind of gathering. Relaxed hosting, done well.<br/>This recipe book is a modern guide to hosting with confidence, style, and just enough irreverence. Inside are 35 cocktail and canapé pairings designed for real life. Gatherings with friends, last-minute guests, milestone moments, and parties thrown for no reason at all.<br/>Each pairing is built around a specific occasion and includes a drink, a bite, and a short pairing note that explains why it works. So you’re never guessing, overcomplicating, or apologizing for what you served.<br/>The food recipes are by chef Ryan Brown and favor smart shortcuts, make-ahead elements, and ingredients that feel special without being precious. The cocktails, by Melissa McNeeley, are classic at their core, with thoughtful twists that feel polished but relaxed.<br/>Throughout the book, you’ll also find hosting notes (the kind you only learn after years of throwing parties) about flow, timing, lighting, music, and how to make guests feel instantly at ease.