The Flavour of California: Vegetarian Sun Drenched Cuisine by Marlena Spieler
This book combines the best of Asian and Continental cooking. It is arranged by types of meal interspersed with Marlena's observations and comments on the region. The recipes are easy to follow with ingredients that are easy to buy. Each recipe has a short introduction and serving suggestions, signposting the reader towards complementary meals. The author has also written "Flavours of Mexico", "Sun Drenched Cuisine" and "Hot and Spicy".