Fast and Fabulous: Today's Gourmet is one of three titles in the new Fast and Fabulous Series! This book maintains the same healthy eating approach as others in the series, but does it with a multicultural twist, introducing the reader to many types of foods and menus. All types of cuisine are explored including Mexican, Russian, Spanish, French, and German, and each chapter includes pertinent cultural information about the cuisine. The reader will be armed not just with great, simple recipes, but also with ideas for easy entertaining with lots of great menus, cocktail recipes, and even music ideas to set the right mood! Since we are all too busy, there are valuable timesaving tips included throughout the book such as how to use your butcher and how to keep a properly stocked pantry to make multicultural cooking a breeze. The reader will benefit from the traveling tips to keep you on track while on the road, as well as the nutritional information provided with each recipe. With recipes for appetizers, main dishes, side dishes, and desserts, this book has it all. A perfect fit for the busy person that likes to entertain, eat well, and try new things.