I have read numerous party and entertaining books, and many of them make even me, the enthusiastic and experienced hostess, feel anxious.... I have specifically designed this book to make entertaining easy and enjoyable.—Holly Clegg In thirty minutes, prepare and cook healthy meals the whole family will want to eat! In Holly Clegg shares more than 120 crowd-pleasing recipes in her new and exciting cookbook, Holly Clegg’s Trim & Terrific™ Home Entertaining the Easy Way.

Filled with all-new delectable, healthy dishes that everyone will enjoy, Holly Clegg’s Trim & Terrific™ Home Entertaining the Easy Way is a complete guide with menus and decorative touches all created to get you out of the kitchen and back to the party fast! Holly Clegg’s Trim & Terrific™ Home Entertaining the Easy Way offers fun and delicious dishes for guilt-free eating at celebrations including easy-to-follow planning and decorating techniques in one resourceful book.

Chapters are divided into 13 different party themes, and each section includes "Menu Selections," "Terrific Tips," "Exciting Extras" for extra flair, and "Short Cuts" for the quick approach. Bountiful Brunch, Backyard Barbecue, Holiday Dinner, and Classic Cocktail Party are among the stress-free menu planning sections featured, each offering a variety of recipes to choose from. You’ll also find chapters for other festive gatherings like Souper Bowl Party, Mardi Gras Madness, Orient Express, Tropical Paradise Party, and Terrific Tailgating. Brie and Mango Quesadillas, Mediterranean Breakfast Bake, Asparagus Prosciutto Bundles, Glazed Barbecue Chicken, Shrimp Chipotle Cups, Overnight Layered Salad, Chocolate Italian Cream Cake, and Dazzling Toffee Trifle are just a few of the full-flavored recipes that promote nutritious eating without skimping on taste.

As in Holly’s other cookbooks, most of her recipes require less than 30 minutes to prepare and are made with familiar ingredients. The cookbook also includes helpful nutritional analyses, diabetic exchanges, and a guide to vegetarian and freezer-friendly dishes. More than a cookbook,

Holly’s helpful entertaining hints will show you how to make the most of your time with suggestions like picking up side salads as well as preparing some dishes in advance. Her innovative decorative and serving ideas, which add extra spice and ease to your party, include using assorted colored vegetables for table decorations, innovative home decorating ideas, and placing dishes around various areas in the house to encourage movement and mingling. With Holly’s easy instructions and quick tips for preparing healthy dishes and delightful gatherings, Holly Clegg’s Trim & Terrific™ Home Entertaining the Easy Way is a must-have for hosting effortless parties!