Book excerpt: The popular author of What’s for Dinner? shares nearly two hundred recipes showcasing simple, fresh ingredients in this “accessible, inviting collection” (Publishers Weekly). With its practical emphasis on delicious, healthful ingredients and nearly two hundred recipes with a West Coast flair, Pacific Fresh is sure to become a favorite of home cooks everywhere. From such savory starters as Roasted Red Pepper Crostini to seafood classics, like Dungeness Crab Cakes, or tempting desserts, such as Baked Pears in Wine with Chocolate Sauce, Pacific Fresh offers a full range of flavorful, easy-to-make dishes for every course, every meal, and every taste—in one accessible volume.