This book is a compendium of myriad recipes from India and all over the world that can be drawn on to host a memorable dinner party, brunch or even a scrumptious breakfast. It could be the ace up the sleeve of anyone wishing to impress their guests by that delightful, perfect home-cooked meal. From pickles and chutneys, a quintessential South Indian breakfast menu, a comprehensive vegetarian and non-vegetarian section spread across tempting appetisers and mouth-watering main courses, to an exhaustive dessert section that suits your mood any day of the year, this book offers more than 200 tested and perfected, delicious recipes to put to use on any occasion, and with any company. The secret gem in this book would definitely be the Accompaniments suggested at the end comprising of an eclectic array of spreads, dips, salads and sauces sourced from the vast community of author's friends from all around the world. The party menus further attempt to guide the reader in the direction of that perfect dinner party.This book truly captures and celebrates the spirit of the good life, feasting, hosting, togetherness and above all carving memories and connecting with people over the most basic and fulfilling of all human needs-the need to be fed and loved.