Dinner Parties

A dinner party is one of life's great pleasures,celebrate the company of friends and the joys of the table with this collection of delicious,no-fuss recipes.Fabulos food and good times are on the menu!

Dinnerr Parties features delectable recips for festibe-yet-casual home-cooked meals,with menus tailored by party sized and dishes to entice any palate.Author and cook extraordinaire Jessica Strand emphasizes simplicity in both flavor and preparation.Menu Managers will help you plan and prepare in advance,so you'll spend less time in the kitchen and more time with your guests once the party has begun.Host an intimate,cozy affair for four and serve up Dry Rub Pork Ribs,Asian Coleslaw,and special Chocolate Sundaes.Expand tour repertoire for a group of six or eight with irresistible appetizers such as Rosted Almonds with Sea Salt followed by Rosted Pork Shoulder with Herbal Rub and Feenel and flavorful Sauteed Spinach.Or throw a full-scale gala for twelev,featuring Moroccan-style Roasted Leg of Lamb with Mint Pesto or hearty Baked Three-Cheese Pasta with Pancetta.Strand's recipes are fun,affordable,and easy to make,and will appeal to both experienced chefs and forst-time cooks.With enticing color photographs that look good enough to eat,plus practical presentation and serving tips,Dinner Parties is an excellent companion to great home entertaining.