A Platter of Figs and Other Recipies

Forget about getting back to the land, David Tanis just wants you to get back tothe kitchen. This is the book for anyone who wants to gather and feed friendsaround a table and nurture their conversation. It's not about showing off withcomplicated techniques and obscure ingredients.
Worlds away from the showy Food Network personalities, Tanis believes that the most satisfying meals-forboth the cook and the guest-are invariably the simplest. Home cooks caneasily re-create any of his 24 seasonal, market-driven menus, from spring'sSupper of the Lamb (Warm Asparagus Vinaigrette; Shoulder of Spring Lambwith Flageolet Beans and Olive Relish; Rum Baba with Cardamom) to winter'sNorth African Comfort Food (Carrot and Coriander Salad; Chicken Tagine withPumpkin and Chickpeas).
Best of all, Tanis is an engaging guide with a genuinegift for words, whose soulful approach to food will make any kitchen, big orsmall, a warm and compelling place to spend time.