Pink Tomato Kitchen: The Secret Sauce to Entertaining is your year-long guide to festive, unfussy gatherings, packed with shareable recipes, seasonal menus, and a party-starting cocktail in every chapter. Created by home chef, dinner party host, and tomato sauce connoisseur Kate Campbell, this book blends California sunshine, approachable cooking, and unapologetic flavor into one joyful package.
Each month features a themed menu inspired by real gatherings from Kate’s Santa Ynez Valley kitchen — from mortadella meatballs with pistachio pesto in March, to duck wontons and lychee martinis in April, to brisket with "cheater" latkes in December. Whether you’re planning a backyard taco night, a cozy Friendsgiving, or a holiday martini party, these recipes are made to be shared, talked about, and remembered.
Inside you’ll find:
- 12 months of party-ready, shareable menus
- A signature cocktail (or two) in every chapter
- A full section dedicated to tomato-forward sauces, including Pantry Pomodoro, Sunday Gravy, and Bolognese
- Hosting tips, pantry must-haves, and stress-free entertaining tricks from a seasoned hostess
From casual weeknight hangs to full-on holiday celebrations, Pink Tomato Kitchen will help you cook with confidence, entertain with ease, and host the kind of nights no one wants to end.
