Julia Aitken's Easy Entertaining Book

Here are 125 recipes especially designed to deliver maximum flavor with minimum effort. Start your guests with a platter full of succulent Thai-Roasted Shrimp (a few minutes to prepare, then 5 minutes in the oven), followed by a bowl of visually stunning Neon Beet Soup you can make the day before and reheat a few minutes before serving. Choose from a wide range of delicious but easy main dishes. With helpful tips and kitchen wisdom throughout, she also provides refreshingly frank advice on how to ensure a successful dinner party. Rule #1 is only invite people you like. Put that together with flavorful dishes that you prepare using everyday ingredients, and you've got the perfect recipe for years of relaxed, enjoyable entertaining.