THE DINAH'S CUPBOARD COOKBOOK: RECIPES AND MENUS FOR ELEGANT HOME ENTERTAINING. Koo, Dinah and Janice Poon. Toronto, Totem Books. c1986. 207pp, paper. $16.95. ISBN 0-00-217653-X. Distributed by Collins. CIP Grades 12 and up Reviewed by Leslie McGrath Volume 15 Number 3 1987 May Ambitious beginners and expert cooks alike will enjoy the Dinah's Cupboard Cookbook. Dinah Koo is the creator of "Dinah's Cupboard," one of Toronto's best-known caterers, while Janice Poon is an artist and food designer. Using clear language, step-by-step instructions, and plentiful line illustrations, they present 170 of the recipes that made "Dinali's Clipboard" a byword for elegant and sophisticated dining. The cookbook also includes a guide to home entertaining, with sections on party-giving, party menus with preparation schedules, and food design for garnishes, presentation of dishes, and spectacular "tablescapes" for buffets. The nine menus range from sit-down dinners for eight to an oriental buffet for thirty; hints are also given for theme parties and children's parties. Recipes are complete on one page whenever possible, and the book is well organized, with a good index. Attractive, with good type and quality binding. Dinah's Cupboard Cookbook will be a valuable addition to cookery collections. Leslie McGrath, Toronto P.L., Toronto, Ont.