The New California Cook: More than 200 Timeless Recipes

This superb new edition of a classic cookbook proves that California cooking isn't about living in Californiait's about appreciating seasonal produce, bold flavors, and adventurous ingredient combinations. Now Diane Rossen Worthington revisits her signature recipes and shares some great new discoveries, including Arroz con Pollo, a Mexican dish updated with a hint of mint, an incredible macaroni and cheese with caramelized leeks and prosciutto, and the homey goodness of Almond Shortcake with Roasted Blueberry Compote. The result is a book packed with nearly 200 innovative and naturally healthy dishes. Featured sidebars highlight new trends in California cuisine such as artisan baking, cheese-making, and olive oil production. And with terrific two-color illustrations by Michael Schwab, The New California Cook will make cooking California style as breezy as the cuisine itself.

Diane Rossen Worthington, food writer, consultant, and James Beard Award winning broadcaster, is the author of 14 cookbooks, including The Taste of the Season (0-8118-3792-0), Seriously Simple (0-8118-3194-9), The Taste of Summer (0-8118-2468-3), and The Cuisine of California (0-8118-4983-X). She lives in Southern California.

Michael Schwab is one of America's leading graphic artists. His long list of clients includes Apple, Levi's, Robert Mondavi, and Golden Gate National Parks. He lives and works in Marin County, California.