In The Big Platter Cookbook, seasoned hosts and food writers Lou Jane Temple and A. Cort Sinnes serve up more than 100 full-flavored, crowd-pleasing, incredibly convenient recipes that reflect a new casual approach to cooking and entertaining. The cook can prepare these delectable meals in advance, arrange them on platters, then kick back and enjoy the party! Please your guests -- and yourself -- with soul-satisfying entrees like Cowboy Cassoulet, Bourbon and Coke Short Ribs, and Salad Nicoise with Swordfish and Black Rice. And take note of specialties like Eggplant Roll-Ups with Caramelized Onions and Cafe Lulu's Macaroni and Cheese that are perfect for either main dishes or sides. Many of the recipes are made with ease on the grill -- even a Thanksgiving turkey! -- and seafood recipes, ethnic specialties, and vegetarian entrees abound.