Cookbook suggestion by Lori Ross

PARTIES! Ideas and Recipes For Easy Parties That Are Really Fun By Ina Garten, Barefoot Contessa.  The Barefoot Contessa, elevates simple dishes to wonderful meals for entertaining. Her party philosophy is perfect for entertaining aboard.  Keep it simple, get out of the galley quickly and spend most of your time with guests! Ina provides guidance on planning parties, creating a comfortable environment and keeping menus easy and delicious!  Her recipes are approachable for cooks at every level.  While I like all her books, Parties is the one I go to most.  More than 800 of the Barefoot Contessa's recipes (many from her books) are available online at:   www.foodnetwork.com To purchase her books, go to:  http://www.barefootcontessa.com/