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- Publisher: Random House Inc
- ISBN: 0679765883
- WAPI (Tower ID): 100070096
- Release Date: May 1, 1996
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Product DescriptionRun a Quick Search on "The New Vegetarian Epicure" by Anna Thomas to Browse Related Products:Browse more products related to "The New Vegetarian Epicure"Browse more products related to "Anna Thomas"Review"...[L]eans...toward the Mediterranean use of fats--which means olive oil mostly, and not that much of it....Ms. Thomas's book has an especially fresh feel to it....The tone of the 325-recipe book is casual and pleasantly self-deprecating." Publisher's noteThe author of the spectacular bestseller The Vegetarian Epicure--the bible of vegetarian cooks in the seventies--now returns with an exuberant new cookbook that reflects today's lifestyle. Here are 66 menus and more than 250 recipes which showcase everything from a simple autumn dinner party to a feast for El Cinco de Mayo to an Easter brunch. Two-color illustrations. Anna Thomas, author of the best-selling The Vegetarian Epicure, which became the bible of vegetarian cooks in the seventies and remains a classic, now returns with an exuberant new cookbook that reflects the way we live and eat today. The 66 menus are geared to busy, health-conscious families who are drawn to good fresh foods and lighter fare, filled with the pungent ethnic flavors that Anna Thomas loves. Here are more than 325 recipes for every occasion, from seasonal family meals and little dinner parties to picnics and holiday feasts. For example:A Simple Autumn Dinner Party that includes a freshly made Focaccia, Lima Bean Soup, Torta di Polenta with a Roasted Tomato Sauce, and Parfaits of Fruit and MascarponeA family meal of a Salad of Bitter Greens with Gorgonzola Cheese and Walnuts, Oyster Mushroom Chowder, Fast Buttermilk Rolls, and an Apple and Pear CrumbleA celebratory Cinco de Mayo Dinner of Nopalito Salad, Tamales with Zucchini and Cilantro Filling, Chile Ancho Salsa, Garlic and Cumin Rice, and Flan with Caramel and PineappleThere are easy Salad Lunches, Soup Suppers, Pasta Dinners, Dinner in a Bowl, and A Casserole Supper--all foods that children love. And there are salad lunches for hot days, mezze (hearty little Middle Eastern dishes) for a crowd, a variety of teas, brunches, and a wine-tasting.Freshness is all-important to Anna Thomas, and she offers great tips about growing tomatoes, gathering wild mushrooms, and understanding chiles, as well as suggesting strategies for getting children to eat well.The captivating voice of Anna Thomas, which inspired a whole generation, is now even more irresistible as she persuades her contemporaries, pressured by all the demands of the day, to carve out a little time to prepare delicious, healthy meals and to experience the joy of sharing with family and friends the pleasure of the table. AnnotationIn the seventies, Anna Thomas's cookbook, "The Vegetarian Epicure," was a Bible for cooks. Now she returns with a new cookbook that reflects the lifestyle of today, geared to busy, health-conscious cooks and exciting ethnic flavors. Includes 66 menus with more than 250 recipes: Torta di Polenta with Roasted Tomato Sauce, Parfaits of Fruit and Mascarpone, Parmesan Cheese Toasts, and a Cinco de Mayo feast. If You Enjoy "The New Vegetarian Epicure (Paperback)", May We Also Recommend:Customer Reviews for "The New Vegetarian Epicure (Paperback)" by Anna Thomas (Author)There are no customer reviews yet. Be the first to write a review! Specific Ingredients - Natural Foods BestsellersCooking, Food & Wine Bestselling Books
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