Deliciously innovative and irresistible, this title is extraordinary in its simplicity. Marie Claire Zesty emphasizes a modern, fresh approach to food and entertaining.

Marie Claire Zesty is filled with 185 mouthwatering recipes that are warm and inviting, hot and spicy, rich and chocolatey, and berry marvelous! Michele Cranston shares her helpful hints — like what to look for when buying fresh ingredients and how to store them once you’re home from the grocery store. (Hint: Never, ever store tomatoes in the fridge!)

The recipes are flanked by succulent and delicious photographs showcasing the finished dishes. From starters and sides like fresh mozzarella salad, and light meals like warm roast beef sandwiches topped with arugula and pesto, to hearty main courses like seared tuna with olive butter and warm red salad, and even desserts, chefs and novices will and lots of inspiration on these pages.