Natasha Feldman is a cooking show host, culinary instructor, and private chef based in Los Angeles, California. While traveling to London to study Shakespearean acting, Natasha found herself spending more time trying to figure out how to save money by making simple stews and shopping at Borough Market, than memorizing her lines. Upon returning to the states in 2014, Natasha decided to pursue cooking full-time and ever since, has been both in front of and behind the camera on shows such as Food Network’s Cutthroat Kitchen, Chopped U, and Craving Healthy, in addition to her own YouTube show Nosh With Tash.

The dinner party is back! Chef and cooking show host Natasha Feldman shares the secrets to throwing fun and delicious no-stress gatherings. This modern manual offers 80+ recipes as well as menu ideas, sketches (like a flow chart for what to cook when you’re lazy), and practical tips to ensure that everyone enjoys the party—especially the host!

Making and eating dinner with your friends should be a blast—nothing tops getting people together, sharing good food, and laughing until you cry. The Dinner Party Project is hereto revive and democratize the dinner party, to make it a fun, communal practice rather than a stressful solo performance by the host.

Forget fussy recipes with ingredients lists that run a mile long. With sections on appetizers, main dishes, drinks, sides, and desserts, Feldman provides recipes for every mood and cooking comfort level (including pizza parties, taco nights, and permission to order takeout). Whimsical illustrations help demystify the cheese plate, offer store-bought dessert options, and guide you to your ideal dinner menu; tips within each recipe ensure great results and help you plan ahead and avoid last-minute scrambling.