A great source of ideas for quick and easy catering when entertaining friends, this title collects contemporary and stylish food that can all be cooked in under half an hour, covering everything from snacks and starters to main meals, desserts and drinks.

Table of Contents

Cook's tools; starters; menu planning; fish; al fresco dining; meat, poultry and game; food presentation; vegetable dishes; wine with food; puddings and desserts; the cheeseboard; celebration buffets; fresh flowers; canapes and dips; table setting; cocktails; serving cocktails; picnics; barbecues.

Author Biography

Louise Pickford has worked as a food writer and stylist for 15 years. She regularly contributes to food magazines such as Delicious, Australian Good Taste and Gourmet Traveller. She is the author of Fresh Baked, 30-minute Food for Friends and Hamlyn All Colour Cookbook: 200 Veggie Feasts.