The Basic Gourmet Entertains: Foolproof Recipes and Manageable Menus for the Beginning Cook

When I decided to start entertaining professional colleagues in our home, I needed help FAST!I found it in this wonderful book which is full of creative and impressive meals. There are a variety of menus for a variety of situations; including "stand and nibble" entertaining,celebrations and holidays, buffets, sit-down dinners, brunches, and even outdoor entertaining. A section called Mixed-up Menus creates even more menus from those already laid out. The recipes use readily available ingredients and are not time-intensive. All are simple enough for a beginner like me (step-by-step with timetables,and illustrated) but sophisticated enough to make me look good! This book has been a real life-saver.