The aim of this book is simply put: maximum pleasure for your guests with a minimum of effort on the part of the host or hostess. There are a good many books that will tell you how to bring about maximum enjoyment for your guests, and there are also plenty of them that teach shortcuts to turning out acceptable meals for guests and yourself. And there are those that teach ways to save money in your kitchen and on entertaining expenses. This book will help you accomplish all three goals without any conflicts in those diverse aims or sacrifices in the results. Nothing is left out, and the book even offers thoughtful little touches that will add to the comfort of overnight guests. This is an easy-to-follow guide that makes the event hassle-free, offers online links to thousands of recipes, and puts enjoyment back into entertaining. In addition, there is humor sprinkled throughout which makes it a delightfully informative read. This is a valuable addition to any home library that offers ways to spend most of your time with guests and not in the kitchen.