Leith Prue. Prue Leith's Dinner Parties

Dorling Kindersley, 1984. — 192 p. — ISBN 9780863181405.Profusion on the cookery book shelf can lead to confusion when it comes to planning a menu for a dinner party. Prue Leith, to whom this kind oforganization has long been second nature, shows how easy it can be. ‘The main thing to remember about having people for dinner is that your friends are coming to see you, not to award rosettes. They will have a better time of it if you are relaxed, happy and part of the party.’To help you achieve this blissful state, Prue Leith has assembled 52 three-course menus, carefully contrasting flavours, textures and ingredients throughout each meal. The recipes are given in an easy, step-by-step form. There are notes on what tools you will need, how to plan your time, which parts of the meal can be prepared in advance and which will need last-minute attention, as well as tips on presentation. Everything is arranged so that ‘it is surprising how often the working cook-host with two hours between getting home and blast-off, can get a twenty-minute soak in the bath too.’ Whether you are organizing a business dinner or giving an informal supper for friends, Prue Leith’s refreshing approach will inspire even the busiest cook to prepare memorable meals.