At Home with Michael Chiarello Easy Entertaining - Recipes, Ideas, Inspiration

Following on the bestselling Michael Chiarello's Casual Cooking, the popular chef and television host now shares whimsical menus and practical ideas for everyday entertaining. Over 100 photographs complement simple southern Italian-inspired recipes such as Crispy Sausage-Stuffed Olives, Tomato Water Martinis and Vertical Roasted Chicken Cocorico. Time-saving tips are sprinkled throughout and a sticker book with PBS show information is included.

Michael Chiarello is the host of NapaStyle on the Fine Living Network and Easy Entertaining with Michael Chiarello on the Food Network. Founder of the acclaimed TraVigne restaurant in St. Helena, California, he was named Chef of the Year by the Culinary Institute of America and Food & Wine magazine. His previous books include Michael Chiarello's Casual Cooking , among others. He lives in the Napa Valley.

Photographer Karl Petzke lives and works in San Francisco and Napa, California. His work has appeared in numerous books, including Espresso .