marie claire summer is all about easy, great-tasting and healthy food with a sense of adventure and fun. Luscious tropical fruit, leafy bowls of salad, grilled seafood, tangy Asian noodles and spiced couscous . food that not only tastes great but is good for you. Food that is bursting with colour, dripping with yummy juices and spiced with a splash of lime, a scattering of herbs and a sprinkle of seasoning. The recipes are easy and use simple ingredients, so you too can relax and enjoy the journey.

Celebrate 10 years of Marie Claire's association with award-winning food writer and stylist Michele Cranston with this special anniversary edition. Marie Claire recipes radiate vitality, comfort, health and fresh food and with that in mind Michele has compiled her favourite dishes from the past 10 years, along with her personal anecdotes and memories of great times in the kitchen. Divided into eight chapters based on seasons, Michele's recipes are simple, approachable and inspiring and this stunning hardback book also contains a Marie Claire notebook and sticky notes to help you mark out your own favourite recipes. So, come with Michele on a journey to the summery alfresco table or a wintery afternoon of comfort food and enjoy the fresh flavours of Marie Claire all over again. Key points: special anniversary edition to celebrate the 10 years of Marie Claire's association with Michele Cranston, award-winning food writer and stylist; simple, approachable and inspiring recipes divided into eight chapters based on seasons; stunning new design teamed with a unique hardback format that includes a special Marie Claire notebook and sticky-notes, to help mark your favourite recipes; informative and useful personal notes and journal-type writings from Michele accompany each recipe.

Celebrate seasonal ingredients and exotic flavours with "Fresh + Easy", the third book in our new format Marie Claire series. Whether you are planning an easy dinner with friends or indulging in a casual brunch, spice it up with zucchini and lemon frittata, orange flower madeleines and creamy chai brulee. Or invite a friend to laze under a cool willow and enjoy the tang of lime parfait or ruby grapefruit sorbet. Whatever your taste or mood, "Fresh + Easy" features over 100 easy-to-prepare dishes that will gratify your senses, nourish your body and make every meal an occasion. Written by author and chef Michele Cranston and accompanied by stunning garden photography, "Fresh + Easy" perfectly captures the light, carefree and healthy lifestyle embodied by the Marie Claire brand. This is the third in a new format series that follows on from "Real + Simple" and "Fresh + Fast". It features 110 light and healthy recipes inspired by global flavours. Recipes are clear, short and easy-to-follow - perfect for the novice as well as the experienced cook. It includes recipes for all occasions, from soups and casual meals to elegant mains and luscious desserts. Stunning garden and rural photography captures the light, fresh and healthy lifestyle that is embodied by the Marie Claire brand.