Sri Lanka is a vibrant multicultural universe -- inhabited by a variety of people, from the Sinhalese, Tamils and Chetties to the Moors, Burghers, Veddas and Malays. The cuisine of this island nation is equally diverse.Born and bred Sri Lankan, Tasha Marikkar has spent most of her life between Sri Lanka and the UK. Her family background is varied -- her father is a Ceylon Moor and her mother is both Colombo Chetty and Sinhalese. She is often referred to as a real 'achcharu' -- like the dish, a delicious mix of everything. Cooking since she was six, with an undying passion for food..

Fast food doesn't have to be junk food. Healthy food doesn't have to be complicated or weird. Christina Shoemaker, of the beloved blog The Whole Cook, proves both in this gorgeous cookbook. You'll find immense satisfaction in tossing meat and vegetables on a sheet pan and letting it roast into a savory dinner. Or, simply throw all your ingredients into a soup pot to simmer and serve in 30 minutes. Yes, it can be that easy to have nutritious, delicious food!...