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.

Author Biography

Michele Cranston has been cooking and styling food for more than 20 years, in a career that has included working as a chef in various restaurants, setting up an acclaimed cafe, cooking creatively for a food production company in London and writing about food. She was the food editor at marie claire magazine for five years and has ten marie claire cookbooks under her belt. Michele's unique style demonstrates a love of fresh, clean flavours, crisp textures and a strong sense of colour and design.