Salads and sides don't have to be boring! Fiona Smith's ideas in this book take their inspiration from around the globe and will thrill your taste buds. Fresh ideas for Side Salads include iceberg, Creamy Blue Cheese and Date Salad with Saffron and Walnut Dressing and Sesame and Crisp Salami Salad with Lemon Mayonnaise. Warm Sides to savor include Three Nut Pilaf and Roast Garlic Potatoes with Chorizo and Rosemary. Deliciously different Main Course Salads to try include Roast Beet, Orange, and Grilled Halloumi with Honey Cider Vinaigrette. Fresh-tasting and tangy Salsas and Dips are always popular--try Caramelized Pineapple and Chile Salsa. Relishes, Pickles, and Sauces make great condiments and will liven up any plate of food. Recipes include Crunchy Corn and Sweet Pepper Relish. Last but not least, homemade Sauces, such as Roast Tomato Ketchup, are easy to make and tastier than anything you can buy. *The perfect book for lighter summer eating. *Plenty of ideas perfect for barbecues and dining al fresco. *Beautiful photography by Diana Miller....

Everyone loves sushi--it's not only delicious but healthy, too. If you've never thought of making sushi, Fiona Smith's easy-to-follow recipes will inspire you. The key is the Japanese sushi rice (now widely available), so Fiona begins by explaining how to prepare it. Then choose from Fiona's delicious recipe ideas. Vegetarian options include the classic California Roll, updated with crabmeat, and an indulgent Fresh Oyster Roll with Chile Cucumber. Meat and Poultry recipes include Teriyaki Chicken Roll with Miso Dipping Sauce, and Fiona even shows you how to make your own pickled ginger and wasbi accompaniments. *Discover the pleasure of creating fresh sushi rolls at home with "Simply Sushi". *Making your own sushi is so much easier than you think, and Fiona Smith's no-fuss approach makes it fun, too. *Sushi rolls make great party and finger food....