EFFORTLESS ENTERTAINING – SOUTH AFRICA ONLY

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Many people love sharing a meal with family and friends but are unsure of how to put all the elements together. So in Effortless Entertaining, I have put together some menu suggestions to help you construct a menu and to share ideas that have worked well for me.

In this book, there are many inspiring combinations for all manner of occasions. I hope they will encourage you to find any excuse to entertain those nearest and dearest to you in your own home. I know that as you get more confident, you’ll find yourself constructing wonderful menus of your own.

Whether you’ve invited a few people over for a traditional barbecue or are having an elegant seated dinner party, may you uncover the inspiration you’re looking for in these pages. I find that just by looking at these gorgeous photos, I feel instantly hungry!

Creating a meal to share with friends and family is easy with my versatile starters, mains and desserts. And you don’t have to try everything new on one day. Perhaps stick with one of your old favourites and supplement with some of my suggestions. Soon enough you’ll adopt some of my recipes for your own, and perhaps add your own culinary stamp on them.

I hope I’ve given you enough tips to save time and effort that you’ll be able to host a successful event without being stuck in the kitchen away from your guests. There’s lots you can do to prepare ahead, and still have a meal fit for a king.

I love nothing more than to share a gorgeous bottle of wine with friends and family. Being a busy mom, I often used to find I overextended myself when it came to dinner parties, often meaning that I didn’t have as much fun as I should have. But now I’ve found a way to enjoy entertaining at home without the stress. It all comes down to planning and cooking food that makes an impact without devouring a substantial chunk of your time. Laughing and chatting for hours is a great way to spend an evening and the best part about hosting is you don’t need to rush home.

Wherever you find a good cook, you’ll find a well-stocked pantry. When I discover new and tempting ingredients, I can’t help myself from trying them out, and my cupboards attest to that. In this book, I hope I’ve passed on some of my latest knowledge, as no cook will ever stop learning.

Today’s food scene is exciting and much of it is filled with infinite possibilities for us. Food is a vital part of our culture and makes an appearance everywhere – on television, on the Internet and even as a fashion statement. But my philosophy remains a timeless one: “Eat well, savour life.”