When it was published in 1985, this was one of the first cookbooks devoted to casual cuisine, and it has remained a classic in its genre. Drawing on the diverse cooking traditions of the Americas, Europe, India, Morocco, and the Middle East, Daniel Halpern and Julie Strand bring together almost 200 recipes, including not features international staples like gazpacho and jambalaya, but also unexpected delights: Penne with Black Olive Puree and Ricotta, Winter Pork & Fruit Ragout, Risotto with Sausage and Cream, and—who says it needs to be complicated?—Spaghetti with Olive Oil, Garlic, and Parsley.