We all know the pleasure of a leisurely meal with family or friends. And we are all also so stupidly, terrifically busy. Weeknight dinners — if they even happen as a group — are usually rushed, and ...

For many people the idea of entertaining brings up images of burnt souffles and bored guests. But planning a dinner party doesn’t have to be a disaster. Ellen Wright author of “Around the Table: Easy ...

Start the meal with Martinis and slices of a savory tart with oven-dried tomatoes, black olives, and a creamy goat cheese filling. The Whole Fish Baked in Sea Salt is an impressive but easy entrée.

Wright admits she's neither a restaurant chef nor a professional party-thrower, but she's been cooking and entertaining for over 40 years. She wrote this book for other culinary non-professionals who ...