Hosting parties for lots of different occasions will be a breeze for even the novice cook with this collection of menus and recipes. Thirteen themes are featured, including a chocolate party, holiday open house, fruity wine and cheese reception, baby shower, bridal shower, girls' night pasta party, game watch party, teen fiesta, kid's birthday party, Halloween party, kids' Christmas party, New Year's brunch, and a book club luncheon. Each party theme provides a starter menu with complete recipes and gives suggestions for other types of foods and drinks that could be added to enhance the fun. General cooking tips are included, along with expert advice for Success with Parties.