The ultimate guide to entertaining, this collection includes recipes for every season, occasion, and cuisine. But hosting a great party is about more than food, it's about the art of entertaining and showing friends and family just how much you care. Want to transport guests to Greece without leaving home? Or throw a tailgate party that fellow fans will never forget? How about creating the ultimate tablescape for casual entertaining? Or throwing the daintiest garden party ever? Through 12 beautifully illustrated chapters, Kathy G. reveals tips, hints, and best-kept secrets for engaging guests with all their senses. Through lighthearted, personal narratives, the book offers plenty of ideas and creative inspiration to make each party a delight. Readers will find a full range of recipes, from fast and simple treats to elaborate appetizers, entr es, sides, drinks, and deserts that make a statement on formal occasions. The photographs show grand-scale events though any of the themes or recipes work just as well for an intimate meal at home.