Sandra Lee Semi-Homemade Gatherings By Sandra Lee Published by Meredith Books December 12, 2006;$19.95 US

Sandra Lee Semi-Homemade Gatherings - Creative ideas and easy recipes for special meals that taste like they are made from scratch.

Sandra Lee, host of the ever-popular Food Network show Semi-Homemade Cooking with Sandra Lee, knows how to make meals and menus memorable, whether it's dinner for two or for ten! Sandra's combination of 70% ready-made foods and 30% fresh ingredients makes every day a culinary celebration.

Creative Tablescapes: Whether it's a TV-night dinner, a thoughtful Thanksgiving, a birthday bash, or lunch at the lake, Sandra shows you how to make every day special.

More Than 100 Recipes: Sandra offers incredible ideas that effortlessly go from stovetop to tabletop. Enjoy the festive flavors of irresistible appetizers, sides, main dishes, and desserts.

"Cocktail Time": Sandra ceremoniously ends every show with a sip of her signature cocktails. Now you can sample some of her libations, including Burgundy Bubblers, martinis, and more!

About the Author:

Sandra Lee is an internationally acclaimed Lifestylist® and New York Times bestselling author. She is the premiere authority of Semi-Homemade® cooking—a quick and easy method of food preparation where nothing is made from scratch, but everything tastes homemade. Her cooking approach, savvy short-cuts and food and style ideas are a hit on Semi-Homemade Cooking with Sandra Lee, one of Food Network's hottest cooking shows.

To learn more about Sandra Lee and the Semi-Homemade® Cookbook Series, visit www.semihomemade.com.