I can share my instant party foods, if you're interested. This weekend I did roast chicken, foccaccia, garlic kale, lemon-mint coleslaw, and for starters, mixed salad with salmon cakes. For some people who came over at 12 hour's notice. I also do a mean lentil salad on frisee lettuce, potato salad, chili garlic pork ribs ... I am all over this entertaining thing. :)