What is it about the word 'entertaining' that sends people into a state of panic? In Nothing Fancy, New York Times food columnist Alison Roman shows you instead how to ssquo;have people overesquo;, with her signature laid-back, approachable style and visually stunning recipes. Featuring more than 150 all-new recipes, Nothing Fancy includes time-saving tips, like using store-bought ingredients where homemade is unnecessary, batch-made punches for an easy cocktail, and ideas for putting your friends to work! These recipes edash; heavy on the easy-to-execute vegetables and versatile grains, paying lots of close attention to crunchy, salty snacks, and with love for all the meats ddash; are for gatherings big and small, from the weeknight to the weekend. Alison Roman will give you the food your people want (think DIY martini bar, platters of tomatoes, pots of coconut-braised chicken and chickpeas, pans of lemony turmeric tea cake ...) Hosting doesnnsquo;t have to be a week-long freak-out. With Alisonisquo;s strategic menus, you can shop, cook, and eat all in the same day. So text your friends because you squo;re having them over bdash; tonight!