Hearty soups make perfect starters on cold winter evenings, while cool creams refresh and revive during the dog days of summer. Here Chef Bardi presents recipes for real Italian minestrone, authentic Mediterranean fish soup, delicious Thai broth, and a host of other chunky and creamy concoctions for every occasion—all explained in simple steps.

 

The 15 little cookbooks in this handy series each feature 38-40 delicious recipes. Every recipe is illustrated with a beautiful color photograph showing just how the finished dish will look. All the triple-tested recipes are ranked for difficulty, with most falling into the simplest category. Nutritious, tempting dishes for every occasion.