At last, here is a cookbook that brings Mexican food within easy reach. As much as Rick Bayless loves the bold flavours of Mexican foods, he understands that preparing many Mexican specialities requires time. "Mexican Everyday" is written with the time sensitivities of modern life in mind. It is a c[...]

Whereas the menus in "A Platter of Figs" were designed to feed eight to ten with grace and ease, the menus in this book serve four to six. There are twenty-four menus, six per season, each of them amusingly and engagingly titled and punctuated with rich mini-essays full of information and insight. T[...]

In "A Platter of Figs and Other Recipes", David Tanis shows readers how to slow down, pay attention, and give ingredients their due. Worlds away from showy "Food Network" personalities and chefs who preach fussy techniques, Tanis serves up charming, unassuming meals for friends and family: couscous [...]