Lunch

There's more to lunch than slapping some cheese between two slices of bread. In fact, as renowned cookbook author Jody Vassallo shows us inMarie Claire Lunch,a stylish, satisfying and simple mid-day meal can be much, much more. Sink your teeth into more than 95 deliciously easy recipes designed to make lunchtime worth savoring. With chapters on soups, pasta, noodles and rice, seafood, poultry, meat, vegetables, and yummy desserts, you're sure to find exactly what you're craving for lunch. Vassallo shares hints for selecting and cooking ingredients, and simple ideas to inspire you to create your own recipes using items at hand. Looking for a quick fix? Try baby romaine, prosciutto, and parmesan shavings with herb mayonnaise or crunchy toasted bread with fresh ricotta cheese and roasted garlic. Entertaining friends? The beautiful smoked chicken, brie and cranberry pasta nests, and salmon tortillas with sweetcorn salad are easy to prepare and sure to impress. From light lunches to satisfying one-pot meals, this chic collection of modern recipes comes to life with beautiful, fresh photography. Lunchtime will never be the same.Vassallo, Jody is the author of 'Lunch ', published 2007 under ISBN 9781592238132 and ISBN 1592238130.