Easy Entertaining for Beginners was designed for readers who desire to entertain their family and friends in their own homes, but have never done so in their lives. They will find a helpful "Getting Started" chapter that lays the foundation for planning, preparation and presentation. The following chapters give 13 complete menus for popular occasions. The recipes have been written in an easy-to-follow format. Each chapter includes decorating, music and drink ideas and ends with Optional Shortcuts, Mistakes to Avoid, Party Etiquette and Tips to Ensure Success. Each menu includes a Step-by-Step Checklist that will guide beginners from shopping to food preparation to greeting guests. Easy Entertaining for Beginners is designed to help readers learn to NOT take mistakes too seriously, to gain confidence in their abilities and most of all to enjoy themselves as they experience first successful at-home casual entertaining.

This non-fiction book is a cookbook and entertaining how-to guide designed for beginners. It contains 13 complete menus along with useful information on planning and preparation for casual at-home entertaining. The reader who lacks cooking and entertaining experience will find shortcuts, checklists, tips, photographs, party etiquette, music and drink ideas. The book's main goals are to equip and educate aspiring hosts to accomplish successful at-home entertaining. Original. First Printing.

This cookbook/entertaining how-to guide is designed for beginners. It contains thirteen complete menus, along with useful information on planning, preparation, and presentation. Optional shortcuts, checklists, party etiquette, photographs, music, and drink ideas are provided to assist the reader who lacks entertaining and cooking experience. The recipes include easy directions with extra explanations of unfamiliar ingredients/terms, and each chapter includes mistakes to avoid and tips to ensure success. Original.