This is a paperback edition of this definitive collection of vegetarian cuisine from around the globe, featuring over 220 authentic recipes. Organized by geographical area, every continent is featured. All the dishes are not just classics adapted for the vegetarian, but historically vegetarian in their own right.This title includes over 220 of the world's greatest vegetarian recipes. All recipes are tested and adapted for the modern home cook. Feature spreads demystify exotic or esoteric ingredients. It includes beautiful specially commissioned photography of recipes and ingredients.
This is a groundbreaking book. I was surprised to discover that a vegetarian tradition exists in all of the world's great cultures. And with its inspired recipes, there's something for everyone here. This book rocks! --Chrissie Hynde
Review
"Meatless dishes from around the world shine in this stylish book. Brown, an American who caters and does food consulting in London, was inspired by the city's array of ethnic eateries, and much of the book is filtered through recent immigrants or British cooks who have become skilled in another region's cooking style; the "expert" on Spanish cooking, for example, is a Bristol chef, and many recipes are adapted from other cookbooks, perhaps less authentic as a result. Brown makes up for this by including numerous dishes that will pleasantly surprise vegetarians who think they've tried everything, such as delightful Coriander Pea Cakes in Coconut Curry from Mauritius; cute, fried Son-in-Law Eggs from Thailand; and a thick, hot Ukrainian variation on Borshch. Most are main dishes, and familiar offerings (Boston Baked Beans; Moroccan Mixed Vegetable Couscous) anchor the 11 chapters, which span the world by region. Few of the recipes are complicated, and Brown provides conversions and translations for measurements and terms, though beginners may be frustrated by the sometimes vague instructions. Still, with its beautiful presentation of a well-rounded selection of dishes, this book should take a prominent place on the shelf of any vegetarian who loves to cook." Publishers Weekly
Author Biography
CELIA BROOKS BROWN was born in Colorado, USA, and moved to Britain in 1989. She now lives in north London N15 5HJ. She runs a successful vegetarian catering company, with celebrity clients including Stella McCartney. As well as writing for magazines such as 'BBC Good Food', she makes regular television appearances on the UK Food channel and gives live demonstrations at the world-famous Books for Cooks Cookery School, the Sainsbury's Gourmet Club and Divertimenti Cookery School. She is the author of 'New Vegetarian' (Ryland Peters & Small), 'Entertaining Vegetarians' (1862055343) and 'Low-carb Vegetarian' (1862056765).
