
What could be nicer than inviting family and friends over and eating together? This cookbook shows that a family meal, a celebration, or a dinner party doesn't have to involve a lot of effort to be a great experience for both host and guests. Whether you're in the kitchen together or preparing the meal alone, the simple, versatile recipes and menus can be combined flexibly, inspire everyone, and are fun. The idea behind it is a convivial gathering at the table, where platters of delicious dishes are passed around and everyone spends a relaxed time together. Valuable tips for planning, kitchen preparation, entertaining games, table conversation topics, and great suggestions for drinks, snacks, dips, salads, sweets, and seasonal menus perfectly round out this beautifully illustrated book.