Company: The Radically Casual Art of Cooking for Others

Thielen, James Beard Award–winning author of The New Midwestern Table, is back with her take on low-stress, high-reward hosting. Uniquely organized by the size and type of gathering, it will make readers immediately feel ready to take on entertaining. Each menu includes a variety of recipes that, when paired, are perfect for holidays, fun with friends, or just a good Sunday feast. Each is introduced by anecdotes and recipe origins, giving a good dose of charm to the work as well. The vivid, jewel-toned food photography is contrasted by black-and-white in-situ snaps of Thielen preparing for and enjoying the company of guests. Practical as well as pretty, an individual recipe index allows favorites to be revisited. The book is chock-full of tricks, tips, and shortcuts; Thielen even covers cleanup, creating a holistic approach that will have readers planning guest lists and writing invitations.