Perla Meyers Art of Seasonal Cooking

Perla Meyers , the award-winning author, combines the culinary sophistication of the last decade with her original simple notion of seasonality. Here are more than 300 recipes that bring pure pleasure in any season. In the spring try Ziti with Asparagus, Peas & Lemon Cream, Warm Shrimp Salad with Crisp Vegetables Nicoise, & Stuffed Strawberries in Pineapple-Mint Coulis. The book is divided by season, with five superb menus for each time of the year, followed by that season s appetizers, soups, main courses, vegetables, salads, & desserts. A chapter of classic Basics is handy at the back of the book.