Almost Vegetarian Entertaining: Simple and Sophisticated Recipes for Vegetarians, Non-Vegetarians, and Everyone in Between - Softcover

Diana Shaw is the author of six cookbooks and numerous articles about food. She teaches at cooking schools across the country.

ade me think I could pull off a meal that's worth a detour to my place?

"Did I really just invite people over for dinner? What made me think I could put together a meal that would (a) be delicious, (b) look attractive, and (c) leave my friends talking about what a talented host I am?"

Leave nothing to chance! Diana Shaw, author of cookbook classics such as Almost Vegetarian and The Essential Vegetarian Cookbook, comes to the rescue of aspiring hosts everywhere, with delicious, eclectic, sure-fire recipes, foolproof directions, and the kind of advice and encouragement that will inspire both the novice and the veteran party-giver to issue invitations straightaway.

You'll find the basics right up front, such as how to set a table, choose a wine, buy and serve cheese, and recover gracefully from mistakes. Then come the recipes, more than 300, geared toward the way we want to eat today, laden with vegetables and bright, fresh