More than 140 recipes with advice on every course, from soups and salads to entrees and desserts Helpful hints and tips for throwing a successful dinner party, picnic, or barbecue Recommendations for ingredients and equipment every cook should have With its quick, slick recipes using seasonal ingredients, stylish hints and innovative twists, this is the ideal book for those who wish to entertain with dash and panache but do not have much time. Self-taught cook Katie Dashwood provides an abundance of novel recipes and ideas, from the art of the party to suggestions for every course.