À la carte, the latest book by María Villegas, is a great cookbook with a minimalist trend, managing to combine the demands of quality, freshness, ease, speed, variety, exoticism, and sophistication that today’s busy world longs for in order to enjoy the culinary art and its result: fine and delicious dishes that do not place unnecessary demands on the time and budget of the cook.The impeccable images by Colombian photographer Claudia Uribe illustrate this culinary adventure which, within the most refined good taste, opens the doors to good cooking through the modern, fresh, and agile interpretation of the author, whose previous books have earned her important worldwide awards. The book is, in short, a gastronomic journey through fifteen sections, each composed of an exclusive selection of appetizing recipes, accompanied by tips and basic keys for their best preparation.The sections include: appetizers, soups, salads, rice dishes, potatoes, meats, chicken, fish and seafood, fruit and chocolate desserts, and delicate tea snacks. It is a book for an alert audience, willing to surrender to good dining, within their means.