Cheat it quick!

These easy entertaining ideas are your ticket to the gourmet express train this party season

summer is the time for backyard barbies and pool parties, with Christmas Day and New Year celebrations in the mix. So, how can you best entertain at scale without slaving away in the kitchen and missing all the fun? You cheat! Pick and choose from these ideas to turn store-bought goodies into lookat-me party food. From cocktails and canapés, seafood and side dishes, to divinely decadent desserts, it’s all here. Lunch or dinner, sit down or buffet style, you’ll be the host with the most. PS, there’s no need to fess up, just say you made it all!