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Books > Food & Drink > Vegetarian cookery > General
Marrying the art of butchery with the joy of gorgeous seasonal
produce, The Vegetable Butcher is the fresh, inspiring, and
essential guide that demystifies the world of vegetables, from
exotic crosnes and gnarly celeriac to the amazingly versatile
everyday potato. It's the book that shows exactly how to prepare an
artichoke-plus peel a tomato, chiffonade kale, slice kohlrabi into
carpaccio, break down a butternut squash, and cut a cauliflower
into steaks. This is a complete vegetable education, from what to
look for at the market to how to make vegetables the centre of
truly distinctive dishes. Over 100 recipes, all vegetarian (and all
extraordinarily luscious), celebrate the soul-satisfying flavour of
each vegetable: Orange- Shallot Fiddlehead Ferns and Ricotta
Crostini; a summery Zucchini, Sweet Corn, and Basil Penne with Pine
Nuts and Mozzarella; Cauliflower and Caramelized Fennel Soup; a
Parsnip-Ginger Layer Cake with Burnt-Buttercream Frosting to
sweeten a winter meal. Vegetables are modern, sexy, and
outrageously delicious. And now, completely knowable, too.
Plantbased is your ultimate culinary guide to discovering the
richness and abundance that a nourishing wholefoods plant-based
diet can bring. Learn how to cook delicious and easy dishes with
staple goods, such as grains, beans, root vegetables, green
vegetables, seaweeds and fermented foods. To achieve a
nutritionally complete vegan diet you need to include more grains,
beans and vegetables in your meals. But what are wholegrains to
start with? And what on earth can you cook them with? Alexander
invites you into his kitchen to answer these questions and more, to
teach us the secrets of plant-based cooking that is so beneficial
for our bodies. Alexander's recipes are influenced by the wonderful
flavours of Japanese cuisine as well as the Israeli food culture in
which he grew up. Join Alexander in his cosy little inner-city
kitchen as he shares his knowledge for achieving a healthy
plant-based diet that's beautiful, delicious, sustainable and
affordable. Something we can proudly regard as the food of our
future.
The long-awaited debut cookbook from one of the most popular vegan
food bloggers on the web
After a decade of struggling with an eating disorder and
subsisting on diet, low-calorie processed foods, Angela Liddon
vowed to get healthy once and for all. Done with feeling sick and
tired, she threw out her fat-free butter spray and low-calorie
frozen dinners. Instead, Angela embraced whole foods that made her
glow from the inside out. But first, she had to learn to cook--and
eat--right.
Five years ago, Angela started a blog, ohsheglows.com, to spread
the word about her journey to health and the powerful
transformation that food can make in our lives. Almost overnight,
her energy and authenticity attracted readers eager to create their
own positive life changes. Today, Oh She Glows attracts millions of
visitors every month, making it one of the most popular vegan
recipe blogs on the Internet.
"The Oh She Glows Cookbook "is packed with more than 100 delicious
recipes such as go-to breakfasts, protein-packed snacks, hearty
entrees, and decadent desserts. From entrees like the
Crowd-Pleasing Tex Mex Casserole and Empowered Noodle Bowl to sweet
treats like the Chilled Chocolate Espresso Torte with Hazelnut
Crust and Angela's famous Glo Bakery Glo Bars, there is something
for everyone. "The Oh She Glows Cookbook" is also allergy-friendly,
with many gluten-free and soy-free options.
Whether you are a vegan or you simply want to incorporate a few
vegan meals into your week, Angela's recipes are a must-have for
anyone who longs to eat well, feel great, and simply glow
Many people are intrigued by the current trend for veganism. This
book is for all those who want to 'have a go' - whether it's simply
to improve their diet or lighten the load on the planet - but who
don't have the time or the inclination to follow a vegan diet full
time. There are numerous glossy vegan cookbooks (and authors)
extolling the benefits of everything from making nut milks to
replicating the taste of cheese. This book is different. The
recipes in The Part-time Vegan are straightforward, feature readily
available ingredients and are, of course, delicious, because they
are based on the best simple, natural flavours that nature has to
offer. As well as providing recipes for midweek and weekend
breakfasts, lunches and main meals, the book covers why being a
part-time vegan is a great approach to health - when we balance
vegan recipes with high-quality sources non-processed meat, fish
and dairy. After all, variety is key to a healthy diet.
Whether all of your guests are vegan or you are catering for a
mixture of vegans and non-vegans, it can be difficult to plan
courses. This book provides the solution. An informative
introduction supplies the basic knowledge you need when
entertaining vegan friends, from where to buy ethically-sourced
ingredients to facts about alcohol. The recipes include favourite
dishes from all over the world, including vegan versions of
traditional dinner-party classics. The book is packed with tips and
variations, giving you plenty of scope to experiment with
ingredients and techniques, and full nutritional breakdowns are
provided for each recipe. Each dish is illustrated with helpful
step-by-step pictures, making it simple for you to plan delicious
food for dinner parties that will be a hit with vegans and
non-vegans alike. Throw fabulous vegan dinner parties time and time
again with this collection of inspired dishes. All the courses are
catered for, including elegant soups and appetizers, mouthwatering
main courses, delightful side dishes and impressive desserts. Try
vegan-friendly versions of classic recipes, such as Pea Soup with
Garlic, Vegetable Moussaka with Tofu Topping, Vegetable Paella,
Marinated Mushrooms, Tofu Berry Cheesecake, Chocolate and Orange
Gateau and Apple and Walnut Strudel. This title is beautifully
illustrated with over 300 photographs, including step-by-step
techniques and a picture of each finished dish. Full nutritional
information is provided to help you plan a balanced vegan diet.
Whether you adore vegetarian food or simply need to whip up an
exciting meal for a vegetarian visitor, this is the book for you.
What is more, you won't need a long list of complicated ingredients
to prepare enticing recipes such as mushroom stroganoff, mixed bean
and tomato chilli, creamy red lentil dahl and passion fruit
souffle. With just a few basic items from the storecupboard and
four or less ingredients for each recipe, you can make more than
170 delicious dishes. The recipes may be simple, but they don't
compromise on quality, and this instructive cookbook shows you how
to get the maximum flavour out of the few ingredients that you need
to buy. It also advises you on how to benefit from the many
excellent ready-made products available on the market, such as
pastry, stock or curry paste. With these handy time-saving
ingredients, you can create lavish home-made meals with minimum
fuss.
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