Creamy risottos, fragrant vegetable casseroles, lively pasta sauces -- these are just a few of the age-old pleasures of the Italian meal now brought vividly to life in this first volume of our new "Vegetarian Table" series. Written by one of America's experts on Italian food and illustrated with evocative color photographs, this collection of over 75 versatile recipes celebrates the simple ingredients and delicious diversity of one of the world's most appealing culinary traditions.