About this book: Thoughtfully written by Ms Lisa Yam, "50 Recipes for Dinner Parties" successfully subverted the misconception that a feast at home would get you busy in the kitchen all week. You can now prepare the food in advance at your own preferred pace. You don't need to sweat in the kitchen when your guests are sipping champagne. Feel free to join them for a drink and throw in your intelligent sense of humour. Be a radiant party host, not a perspiring cook. This book also includes the frequently asked questions from Ms Yam's domestic helper Ah Ling. Everyone in your family would get to understand the trick in making every dish a success. Everyone can be a master in hosting dinner parties too.

	Contents
	Chinese Hairy Crab Feast
8	Steamed Chinese Hairy Crabs
10	Shanghainese Home-style Noodles
12	Congee with Red Dates and Lily Bulbs
14	Shanghainese Noodles with Shrimps and Potherb Mustard
16	Glutinous Rice Balls in Ginger Sweet Soup
	Pasta Dinnner
20	Spaghetti Bolohnese
22	Penne Salad with Prawns
24	Spinach Linguine Carbonara
26	Seafood Rice in Italian Style
28	Onion Soup with White Wine
	Sashimi Revolution
32	Sushi Rice
34	Salmon Sashimi in Specialty Sauce
36	Japanese Cold Soba
38	Burdock Salad
40	Shiruko
	Cocktail Party
44	Mini Chao Tom
46	Banh Hoi Salad with Beef
48	Goi Cuon
50	Braised Frogs in Red Wine Sauce
52	Bananas Flambee
	Gourmet Chicken Rice
56	Chicken and Rice
60	Stir-fried Mungbean Sprouts with Salted Fish
62	Vegetable Soup with Chicken Entrails
	Kid's Birthday Party
68	Stuffed Chicken Wings in Honey Glaze
70	Filipino Stir-fried Rice Vermicelli
72	Chicken Skewers with Satay Sauce
74	Deep-fried Prawn Toast
76	Egg and Apple Salad
	Vegetarian Dinner
80	Deep-fried Vegetarian Eel with Sesames
82	Stir-fried Potato Strips in Vinegar Sauce
84	Fresh Beancurd Stick with Potherb Mustard and Mushrooms
86	Baby Bok Choy with Vegetarian Dried Scallops
88	Wintermelon Thick Soup with Mashed Carrot
	Home-style Dishes
92	Stir-fried Diced Pork with Cashew Nuts and Assorted Vegetables
94	Baked Seafood and Broccoli in Cream Sauce
96	Stewed Beef Shin in Chengdu Style
98	Steamed Fresh Fish with Beancurd
100	Chicken and Egg Dumplings in Clay Pot
	Single Women's Feast
104	Cinnamon Bread Sticks
106	Scallop and Black Mushroom Salad with Black Vinegar
108	Roast Chicken Tacos
110	Seafood Spaghetti in Lemon Dressing
112	Stir-fried Curry Beef with Tortilla Chips
	Romantic Dinner for 2
116	Pan Fried Foie Gras in Port Sauce
118	Crabmeat Coleslaw
120	Braised Chicken with Bell Peppers
122	Spinach-stuffed Fish Fillet in Cream Sauce
124	Mango Trifle with Champagne