My rating: 4 of 5 stars

How many of you have planned a special dinner and then found yourself frantically trying to juggle everything, get it done on time and then are so exhausted you can’t really enjoy the party yourself. This book is exactly what you need! Not only does it put together great menus for everything from a Mexican Fiesta to Summer Refresher, Picnic Table, Brunch and three major holidays, but it breaks it all down to exactly what you need to prep or cook when! At the beginning of each menu it lists each dish, the page number the recipe is on, and when you need to begin the prep. From there she goes into Order of Preparation with when you start it and what order you do each thing. For instance, on the Thanksgiving menu it starts 1 week ahead of time when you complete Steps 1 and 2 for the Cranberry-Tangerine Relish and goes to time to serve where it lists 6 steps in order to complete the meal. There are tips and head starts scattered throughout the book as well.

You don’t have to use this book exclusively for dinner parties, though. Each recipe can be made on its own as well, so don’t be put off that you don’t really host dinner parties. You can still use and enjoy this book.

It’s All in the Timing is an absolute genius of a book and delightful to read and cook from. I have thoroughly enjoyed it, and am happy to recommend it.

I received a copy of this book from Agate Publishing for my honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.