The recipes in this cookbook are based on the principle of healthful eating. Only olive oil in small amounts is used in the preparation of these dishes. There is an old and popular Italian saying that affirms that "wine lifts the spirit and olive oil lifts the taste." The recipes are from different countries such as: Italy, Venezuela, Mexico, Iran, Syria, Cuba, France, China, Spain, Greece, Bosnia and the United States. They reflect the diversity of cultures and the different tastes found throughout this country.