On her hit television show (currently screening on the Lifestyle Channel in Australia), Everyday Italian, Giada De Laurentiis shows viewers how to cook delicious, beautiful food in a flash. And here, in her long-awaited, New York Times bestselling first book, she does the same – helps you put a fabulous dinner on the table tonight, for friends or just for the kids, with a minimum of fuss and maximum flavour. She makes it all look easy, because it is. Everyday Italian is true to its title: the fresh, simple recipes are incredibly quick and accessible, and also utterly mouthwatering – perfect for everyday cooking. The book is organised according to what type of food you want tonight – whether a soul-warming stew for a Sunday supper, a quick sauté for a weeknight or a baked pasta. These categories will help you figure out what to cook in an instant, with such choices as fresh-from-the-pantry appetizers, sauceless pastas, everyday roasts and stuffed vegetables – whatever you're in the mood for, you'll be able to find a simple, delicious recipe for it here. That's the beauty of Italian home cooking, and that's what Giada De Laurentiis offers here – the essential recipes to make a great Italian dinner. Tonight.