Nigella Fresh

Book excerpt: In Nigella Fresh, Nigella Lawson shows readers how to prolong that warm summer feeling through even the darkest days of winter. Innovative, versatile, and delicious, this is an irresistible and wide-ranging volume full of summery recipes that can be eaten at any time -- from succulent Spanish and Italian dishes to the fragrant mezze of the Eastern Mediterranean; from roasted vegetables and barbecued sea bass, Moroccan roast lamb, and Mauritian prawn curry, to food that conjures up the traditional strawberries-and-cream feel of an English summer afternoon or Indian-summer evening at home. And to top it all off, there is a fabulous selection of unusual ice creams and melt-in-your-mouth desserts. The constant in the recipes is simplicity, freshness, and enjoyment: easy cooking and easy eating. Written with her characteristic flair and passion, Nigella Fresh will delight Nigella's legions of fans.