Foolproof Recipes and Manageable Menus for the Beginning Cook

First came the Basic Gourmet. As a beginning cook, you tried its recipes, had some success, built some confidence, and bingo! You want to share your exploits with family and friends. Now the challenge begins–it’s called entertaining. The Basic Gourmet Entertains comes to your aid with more than thirty manageable menus-over eighty foolproof recipes in all. Included are a wealth of valuable tips and simple techniques guaranteed to provide a trusted repertoire for the novice host.

Sautéed Chicken
Breasts with
Tarragon and Lime

Herbed Rice
with Celery

Spinach Salad with
Mushrooms and
Sweet Red Peppers

Ice Cream with
Bananas, Rum,
and Cream