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 Appétit, 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.

"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 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 Appétit, 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.

"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