Mary Engelbreit's delightful and mood-setting artwork makes readers long for the good things in life, including comfortable entertaining. Mary Engelbreit's Queen of the Kitchen Cookbook shows cooks at every level just what it takes to reach that fulfilling goal.

Cooks ready to gain charge of their "queendoms" will revel in Mary's art and more than 100 recipes in this simple yet sophisticated collection. This cookbook is packed with practical tips and tactics for entertaining with style, grace, and-most of all-a sense of ease.

Chapters include everything from appetizers, soups, salads, and sauces to entrees, side dishes, and desserts. Readers will also find menu ideas, special-event cooking instructions, tips on setting a special table, and much, much more.