This is by the author of my favorite cookbook, [b:The Complete Italian Vegetarian Cookbook: 350 Essential Recipes for Inspired Everyday Eating|484382|The Complete Italian Vegetarian Cookbook 350 Essential Recipes for Inspired Everyday Eating|Jack Bishop|https://d.gr-assets.com/books/1347343552s/484382.jpg|472702], so I had lofty expectations. Given the wider range of styles in this one, I'm not disappointed that I don't love it QUITE as much - there are still a lot of good recipes here. It's on the wishlist!

Ones I will make again or for the first time eventually:
-radish and white bean salad
-baked chard stems with tomatoes, garlic, and parmesan
-roasted beet and arugula salad with feta and garlic pita crisps
-grilled vegetable and kidney bean salad with sherry-orange vinaigrette
-radish and st andre sandwiches with lettuce
-fettuccini with caramelized onion sauce ( )

Loved the concept - to design and cook meals according to the produce available in that season - but the recipes themselves just didn't resonate with us. Too fancy schmancy for our tastes.

2.5 stars ( )

I've been using this book for 3 months now, and everything I have made has been simple and delicious. I like having a great, seasonal resource that I can go to at last minute with what I have in the kitchen. I'm not vegetarian, I just like to eat healthier in general. ( )

This is a wonderful cookbook to curl up with. The recipes are simple, yet imaginative, using fresh ingredients and arranged by what is seasonally available. The photo of the chef makes you want to sign up for his cooking class! Mmmm. He is a dish. ( )