The Good Food is the first single collection of recipes devoted to the celebration of the classics of casual cuisine. Betty Fussell, author of Masters of American Cookery, writes, "Anyone who loves roasted peppers, garlic, anchovies, lemons, olives, and dill can be grateful for this well-traveled guide through the good foodlands of the Mediterranean and elsewhere ......

Drawing on the diverse cooking traditions of America, Italy, France, India, Morocco, and the Middle East, the authors have assembled recipes that include not only the classic examples of each cuisine, but also unusual dishes that provide surprising gastronomic rewards. The authors have also included an additional section of accompaniments, that offer complements to the other entries.