What Can I Bring?

“A paean to the art of being a guest.” —T Magazine

“What you bring to a party says so much about who you are—and whether you’ll be invited back. The author of a new book on the topic offers his top tips for being the best guest, plus recipes that will be the envy of the entire event.”—WSJ Off Duty

“Author Casey Elsass wants us to live our ‘guest lives,’ and gives us some genius potluck-ready recipes to help us get there.” —Real Simple

“His book is a love letter to the art of arriving prepared, with 75 recipes engineered for potlucks, picnics, dinner parties, and everything in between.” —Vogue

“Elsas ensures that his recipes are approachable…but still possesses a wow factor that is sure to please a crowd.” —Eater

“The recipes contained within What Can I Bring? are designed to impress without overdoing it.” —Chowhound

“Elsass’ good-humored writing and helpful party tricks make these pages fun to flip through whether there’s an invitation awaiting your RSVP or you’re thinking of organizing a gathering of your own.”—The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

“What Can I Bring? is a treatise on being a top-tier guest.” —Sunday Times of London

“Elsass is funny, which makes the book a breeze to read through, but also super-knowledgeable about what works and doesn’t work.” —The Local Palate

“If you’re searching for the ultimate party cookbook 2025, Casey Elsass delivers with 75 portable, crowd-pleasing dishes…designed to help you shine as the perfect guest.” —Tertulia

“This personable cookbook…is sure to come in handy.” ―Publishers Weekly

“Casey has solved the what-to-bring problem delightfully and deliciously. All that’s left to us is the fun of turning up at someone’s door with dishes they’ll love.”
—DORIE GREENSPAN, author of Baking with Dorie

“As two people who often get asked the big question, Casey’s MVP book is where we’ll be sending our guests for smart recipes that would be a dream at any gathering.”
—HAILEE CATALANO & CHUCK CRUZ, TikTok’s favorite couple

“This book is utterly brilliant! Casey makes being a good guest an art with transportable, doable, and (unapologetically) scene-stealing recipes for everything worth bringing.”
—DEB PERELMAN, author of Smitten Kitchen Keepers

“This stunning book is full of electrifying, easy-to-follow recipes that will be talked about for years to come. I’ll be arriving in ruffles of Scrunchy Bread.”
—KIM CHI, RuPaul’s Drag Race legend and makeup mogul

“I want to live in Casey’s world of cozy dinner parties, backyard hangs, and birthday bashes where the food is beautiful and delicious.”
—YOSSY AREFI, author of Snacking Cakes

“Casey packs up all of his secrets in Tupperware, tosses them in his tote, and serves everything you need to be the guest who always gets asked back!”
—DAN “GROSSY” PELOSI, author of Let’s Eat

“What Can I Bring? seriously brings the party. Each recipe gets me more excited than the last, and I can’t wait to cook everything!”
—JUSTINE DOIRON, author of Justine Cooks

“What Can I Bring? is overflowing with irresistible, easy-to-make dishes that scream ‘party hero.’ Get ready to impress, indulge, and live your best guest life!”
—ANDY BARAGHANI, author of The Cook You Want to Be

“An invitation to relax with friends should be cause for excitement, not stress, and luckily, we have the talented and openhearted Casey with delicious solutions for every scenario!”
—NATASHA LI PICKOWICZ, author of More Than Cake

“What Can I Bring? is your new go-to for perfect cocktails, elevated salads, best-ever dinner rolls (hello, Thanksgiving!), and crazy-good cakes. Casey has the ideal recipe for every occasion!”
—TIEGHAN GERARD, author of Half Baked Harvest Quick & Cozy

“What Can I Bring? is a gorgeous guide to winning ‘best party guest’! Casey knows exactly what to bring for every occasion, with approachable, sophisticated recipes.”
—RICK MARTÍNEZ, author of Mi Cocina

Casey Elsass is a food writer, recipe developer, and cookbook author living in Brooklyn, NY. Known among his collaborators as the “cookbook doula,” Casey has helped birth over twenty titles, as coauthor, ghostwriter, friend, and unlicensed therapist. He’s a regular contributor to Bon Appetit, and his recipes have appeared on Food Network Kitchen, Delish, and Food52. In his free time, he enjoys attending the opera, eating his way around the world, and RSVP-ing yes to every party invite.

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