In FEASTS & FETES, Shulman brings together her favorite menus from a decade of entertaining, for every season & for a variety of occasions, from intimate dinner parties & informal get-togethers to large cocktail buffets. Best of all, Shulman's dinners are health-conscious, with reduced amounts of fat, salt & sugar, & feature plenty of fresh vegetables & herbs, beans & grains. Her menus are so lavish & inspiring that few will notice that they are essentially vegetarian. This is exciting, eclectic fare, displaying Shulman's lifelong love of Mediterranean, Mexican, Tex-Mex & contemporary French cuisines. Each recipe multiplies easily & comes with make-ahead directions. Appropriate wine choices are suggested for each menu. The approximately 150 recipes are inviting & simple to prepare, with easy-to-follow instructions for... *Blini with Salmon, *Guacomole & Black Bean Nachos, *Italian-Style Mussel Soup, *Meaty Mushroom Tarts, *Mexican Rice Salad, *Fresh Fish & Vegetable Platter with Garlic Mayonnaise, *Provencal Onion Pizza, *Pear Crisp with Ginger Creme Anglaise, *Peach Sherbet with Peach Garnish, *Crepes filled with Lemon Souffle with Strawberry Puree.