Professional food stylists and photographers Todd Porter and Diane Cu open their kitchen cupboards, gardens and hearts to readers in the beautifully illustrated Bountiful. Intertwining their love of fresh food, preferably straight from the garden, with Cu's Vietnamese background and Porter's childhood memories of life on a cattle ranch, they create new twists on familiar dishes such as cream of tomato soup or mussels steamed with herbs and white wine. They blend unusual ingredients to craft elegant takes on old standbys such as blackberry Cabernet crisp, roasted pluots with brown sugar and balsamic vinegar or roasted-pumpkin ice cream. The results are delicious and delightfully different. From tomatillo salsa to habanero chicken tacos, from lemon and cream spaghetti to tangerine crème brûlée, Bountiful will awaken the taste buds, nurture a sense of community and fill diners with a satisfying sense of comfort. --Lee E. Cart, freelance writer and book reviewer