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Paul contributed heavily to Amy Sedaris' New York Times List bestselling book, I Like You: Hospitality Under the Influence, even though he gets no actual writing credit. Amy says in her Acknowledgements section at the end of the book: "When I say 'written by me,' what I mean actually, and possibly legally (if he ever becomes smart enough to hire a lawyer), is by me and Paul Dinello."

The book is part cookbook, part hospitality instructional guide (with some crafts and rabbit care instructions thrown in for good measure). The influence of old fashioned cookbooks like Betty Crocker are obvious in the 1950's style of photographs and is where the "Under the Influence" part of the title comes from since Amy was so inspired by the cookbooks of the past.

To coerce the curious readers, this is Amy's attempt to lure you in from the dust jacket flap:

Dear Reluctant Shopper,
Welcome to my flap. If you are reading this, I can only assume that you're hesitating to buy this book. Maybe you're thinking I don't know anything about this book; I would like more information. Should I buy it based solely on the exceptionally striking cover shot? Well, that's a good enough reason for me.

Do I really need to add that there's a secret poster you can see only after the book is purchased? A poster that involves plenty of skin and would make a perfect addition to any basement rec room? Why are you still reading?

Paul contributed a non-recipe-like recipe for Zucchini Fritters to the book. "I wrote that as a humor piece, but that's pretty much how I cook. I'll measure something by a fist full. I don't use any of the instruments of the trade." He has a vegetable garden and grows zucchinis and quickly realized how they pretty much never stop growing: "So I had like 50 zucchinis. So then I realized, I don't even really like zucchini that much. I don't even know what I would do with zucchini. So I started making those fritters, I had to come up with something. So anything fried is going to taste good."1

Paul also has a full page of instructions how to build your own calf stretcher at home. The instructions lay it out in simple terms:

Anyone can build a calf stretcher. It is simple and fun. One only needs a few items to easily accomplish this crafty limbering device:
1) A saw. 2) Wood. 3) An insatiable burning desire to have your calves stretched.

In six easy steps, one can have a calf stretcher of their very own. Don't forget the last crucial step of adding a nonstick substance to the top to avoid pesky head trauma.

Amy also said in an interview that Paul basically wrote the Lumberjack section, which you can really tell. If you've ever wanted tips on how to deal with a lumberjack and what to feed him for lunch, you'll find the information invaluable. "Serve them large portions quickly, and then safely retreat to a 'safe place' until the gorging has ended."

The book is eye candy, "This book is so visual, a monkey could enjoy it.", Amy is fond of saying. But it also is filled with lots of great recipes and valuable advice on how to be a good host and how to be a courteous guest.