Simply Simpatico is dedicated to New Mexico's heritage and to the congenial style of living that has emerged from its unique cultural matrix. It focuses on the cornucopia of foods which so vividly reflect the lifestyles and culinary traits of modern-day New Mexicans - foods that have roots in New Mexico's past, but which are a contemporary expression of today's gracious, casual simpatico living.

With creatively casual cuisine, Simply Sarasota invites you to enjoy the tastes and sights of Sarasota through this incredible collection of recipes. Delightful favorites from local chefs and Sarasota residents are intertwined among brilliant photography in order to provide great ideas for cooking and entertaining. Visit Florida through stories that evoke culture, humor, and a little bit of sunshine with this official cookbook of Sarasota and her islands.

Cucina Simpatica brings to home cooks the luscious, lusty food of Al Forno, the acclaimed restaurant in Providence, Rhode Island. Since opening Al Forno in 1980, owners-chefs Johanne Killeen and George Germon have won a loyal following, rave reviews, and many awards for their superb food. The recipes reflect their down-to-earth style of hearty yet simple trattoria and Italian home cooking. Included are detailed instructions for making their renowned grilled pizza. While Cucina Simpatica is organized by courses—from starters, soups, salads, bruschetta, crostinis, and polenta to pizzas, pastas, grills, roasts, braises, vegetables, and desserts—the authors urge readers to be flexible and make their own choices. A grilled pizza accompanied by a small salad may suffice for dinner. Pasta can be served in small portions as a first course or in larger amounts as the focus of the meal. A platter of roasted vegetables makes a fine meatless meal. Cucina Simpatica inspires home cooks to prepare the rustic, robust Italian-style food from one of America's finest restaurants.

Red and green chiles share the spotlight with delectable sweets in these easy-to-follow recipes. The reader will find many useful hints and interesting variations on familiar dishes, all happily perfected by generations of the Ortiz family. The Ortiz tradition of New Mexican cooking brought raves from patrons of La Mancha Restaurant in Galisteo, New Mexico and these family recipes are now shared with you in this collection of flavorful Southwestern dishes. "...the restaurant that had the most wonderful New Mexican food I've every tasted." -Los Angeles Times, "...such is the fame of these and other Ortiz dishes that visitors from all over the world made a detour to their restaurant from Santa Fe." -St. Louis Dispatch