you want to entertain but don't want the fuss that goes with it? serve a big salad, crusty french bread, freshly-squeezed juices like orange juice (red or white wine, too, if you prefer). if you don't have a juicer, just serve store-bought juice.

perfect for lunch. for any meal actually, esp when you're busy but would want your friends around for a bit of a chat. for dessert, serve fresh fruits and yoghurt.