Book excerpt: Ever struggled with deciding what to serve at a dinner party? Me too. But the French are masters at making simple, pleasing dishes look elegant. In this cookbook, I've carefully curated 20 recipes that will wow your guests and help you host a beautiful dinner, the French way! The recipes: -are French or French-inspired -are entirely plant based and mostly gluten free to accommodate various diets -can be made ahead of time in an hour or less -include measurements in both cups and grams or milliliters -include tips on how to make things faster and easier With the holidays here, we all have a lot on our plates, literally! I hope this book will take some of the load off of you. Plant based recipes help lighten up the table and ensure that all the guests will enjoy the meal. Whether you are interested in French cuisine, would like to be a more accommodating host, would like to eat more plants, are vegan, or are intimidated by cooking- this book was written with you in mind!