Throwing a dinner party but feeling fabulous-impaired? Step away from the microwave and let Nelson Aspen, showbiz and lifestyle guru, walk you through the steps to putting together a special evening that's fun, gorgeous, delicious, and 100% you. From stocking the pantry and composing the ideal guest list to setting the stage; creating ambiance; putting together mouth-watering appetizers, soups, salads, entrees, and desserts; keeping the conversation lively; avoiding potential disasters; saying goodnight, and much more, Nelson gives you everything you need to host a party stylishly. Along the way, Hollywood's well-seasoned "Host with the Most" serves up more than a few choice mouthfuls of insider Hollywood buzz - Who's naughty? Who's nice? Who's psycho? - that will keep you laughing and give you plenty of great dish to share at your own table. It's the ultimate how-to for entertaining with gaiety.

Make 'em swoon with recipes for A Star Is Born Caviar, Fab Frittata Au Gratin, Chicken? Dump Him Darling!, and Oatmeal Raisin d'Etre Cookies.

Feng shui your way to success with darling details - put out cherished pictures of friends, create novel place settings, add comfy pillows, lighting design, and personalize your music playlist.

Make it flow - appoint a designated "mingler," turn off cell phones, add party games, choose a theme, laugh off mishaps...and pour the wine.

Sidestep trouble - put a critic in his place, deal with drunken or inappropriate behavior, get killjoys off your guest list, and turn trouble into triumph!

• Hardcover

• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Kensington Books
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
• Print length ‏ : ‎ 176 pages
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 073944820X
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0739448205