The word harried has appeared in 66 articles on NYTimes.com in the past year, including on July 6 in “3 Easy Dishes, One Near-Effortless Summer Dinner Party” by David Tanis:
A few thoughts about summer cooking: It should be bold, flavorful, refreshing. It should take full advantage of the season’s fresh produce. And, if possible, it should be consumed outdoors.
It should also be casual, easy to pull off without much exertion. Much depends on your constitution and strength, of course, so perhaps summer cooking isn’t for everyone.
… One rule of thumb for anxiety-free entertaining is to cook as much the day before as possible. I often find doing a little prep work in the cool early morning means I’m more relaxed when guests arrive in the evening. Keeping the menu simple is key, too: You don’t want to be a harried host.
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