Reader Question: Book Club Dinner

Not all book club titles suggest a menu. This week, dietary restrictions go out the window. Alisa Bowman gives us carte blanche for suggestions that will impress her well-read friends. She writes:

What’s the best make-ahead impressive meal for a book club? You know— want them to think I’m a great cook, but don’t want to be cooking the whole time and miss the discussion. Something I can make ahead and will still taste good as it keeps warm until I want to serve it.

My book club is an afternoon affair with cold appetizers. And lots of wine. Any suggestions?

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