Quick-Fix Vegan: Healthy, Homestyle Meals in 30 Minutes or Less

by Robin Robertson    (Find this book)
150 quick and easy vegan recipes all made in 30 minutes or less from a well-loved, best-selling author in the vegan community.
"Robertson cuts to the chase and puts together good food simply. If you were thinking of slapping together a sandwich, you may as well make one of hers, full of vibrant veggies and flavors, instead of the same old pb and j. It doesn't really take much more time... "It was a real pleasure making dishes from the book. Like everyone else, I don't have a ton of time, so quick is always good. Reading and cooking from Robertson's recipes, I admire the way her mind works. As a fellow recipe developer, I can appreciate a well-crafted recipe. These recipes are simplified, but still interesting, and follow the shortest path from point A to point B. Simple looks easy, but it takes skill to make it that way. I also appreciate the use of whole foods, like beans, nuts and seeds, and the near absence of mock meats. Just because you are in a hurry doesn't mean you have to go in for vegan bologna or burgers every night, in Robertson's kitchen." --Robin Asbell's The New Vegetarian
Following on the success of "Quick-Fix Vegetarian," Robin Robertson's "Quick-Fix Vegan" provides 150 new vegan recipes ranging from starters, snacks, salads, sauces, and sandwiches to stovetop suppers, pastas, soups, and desserts that can all be prepared in 30 minutes or less. "Quick-Fix Vegan" also features "Make-Ahead Bakes," convenient recipes that are assembled ahead of time (in less than 30 minutes) and then baked before serving.
"Quick-Fix Vegan" draws upon a myriad of ethnic influences including French, Mexican, Moroccan, Mediterranean, Greek, Cajun, East Asian, Italian, and Middle Eastern, and features recipes such as Spicy Black Bean Hummus with Orange, Korean Hotpot, Rotini with Creamy Avocado-Herb Sauce, Moroccan-Spiced Pumpkin Soup, BBQ Pinto-Portobello Sandwiches, Burmese Ginger Salad, Autumn Harvest Gratin, and Catalan-Style Creme Brulee.
An introductory chapter provides the reader with basic information on how to maintain a "quick-fix" vegan kitchen including pantry suggestions and kitchen tips, as well as basic recipes for ingredients such as homemade vegetable stock and seitan. Cooks of all skill levels will find that the recipes inside "Quick-Fix Vegan" are just as delectable and adaptable to the omnivore, as they are essential to the vegan lifestyle.
"Quick-Fix Vegan" is a companion volume of Robin Robertson's "Quick-Fix Vegetarian."  -- Publisher Marketing

The Mozza Cookbook: Recipes from Los Angeles's Favorite Italian Restaurant and Pizzeria

by Nancy Silverton    (Find this book)
A traditional Italian meal is one of the most comforting--and delicious--things that anyone can enjoy. Award-winning chef Nancy Silverton has elevated that experience to a whole new level at her Los Angeles restaurants Osteria Mozza and Pizzeria Mozza, co-owned with restaurateurs Mario Batali and Joe Bastianich. A reservation at Mozza has been the hottest ticket in town since the restaurants opened and diners have been lining up for their wildly popular dishes. Finally, in "The Mozza Cookbook, " Silverton is sharing these recipes with the rest of the world.
The original idea for Mozza came to Nancy at her summer home in Panicale, Italy. And that authentic Italian feel is carried throughout the book as we explore recipes from "aperitivo" to "dolci" that she would serve at her "tavola" at home. But do not confuse authentic with conventional! Under Silverton's guidance, each bite is more exciting and delectable than the last, with recipes such as:
Fried Squash Blossoms with Ricotta
Buricotta with Braised Artichokes, Pine Nuts, Currants, and Mint Pesto
Mussels "al Forno" with Salsa Calabrese
Fennel Sausage, Panna, and Scallion Pizza
Fresh Ricotta and Egg Ravioli with Brown Butter
Grilled Quail Wrapped in Pancetta with Sage and Honey
Sauteed "Cavolo Nero"
"Fritelle di Riso" with Nocello-soaked Raisins and Banana Gelato
Olive Oil Gelato
In the book, Nancy guides you through all the varieties of cheese that she serves at the Mozzarella Bar in the Osteria. And you'll find all the tricks you need to make homemade pastas, gelato, and pizzas that taste as if they were flown in directly from Italy. Silverton's lively and encouraging voice and her comprehensive knowledge of the traditions behind this mouthwateringly decadent cuisine make her recipes--both familiar and intricate--easy to follow and hard to resist. It's no wonder it is so difficult to get a table at Mozza--when you're cooking these dishes there will be a line out your door as well. -- Publisher Marketing

An Everlasting Meal: Cooking with Economy and Grace

by Tamar Adler    (Find this book)
"Reviving the inspiring message of M. F. K. Fisher's "How to Cook a Wolf"-- written in 1942 during wartime shortages--"An Everlasting Meal "shows that cooking is the path to better eating."
Through the insightful essays in "An Everlasting Meal, "Tamar Adler issues a rallying cry to home cooks.
In chapters about boiling water, cooking eggs and beans, and summoning respectable meals from empty cupboards, Tamar weaves philosophy and instruction into approachable lessons on instinctive cooking. Tamar shows how to make the most of everything you buy, demonstrating what the world's great chefs know: that great meals rely on the bones and peels and ends of meals before them.
She explains how to smarten up simple food and gives advice for fixing dishes gone awry. She recommends turning to neglected onions, celery, and potatoes for inexpensive meals that taste full of fresh vegetables, and cooking meat and fish resourcefully.
By wresting cooking from doctrine and doldrums, Tamar encourages readers to begin from wherever they are, with whatever they have. "An Everlasting Meal "is elegant testimony to the value of cooking and an empowering, indispensable tool for eaters today. -- Publisher Marketing

The gingerbread book : 54 cookie-construction projects for party centerpieces and holiday decorations, 117 full-sized patterns, plans for 18 structures, over 100 color photos, recipes, cookie shapes, children's projects, history and step-by-step how-to's

by Allen Bragdon    (Find this book)
Shows you how a few easy recipes, everyday ingredients, and basic kitchen equipment are all you need to create your very own gingerbread masterpiece. This title includes: 54 cookie-construction projects for party centrepieces and holiday decorations; 117 full-sized patterns to guide beginners; and, 18 instructive plans for gingerbread structures.  -- Publisher Marketing