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To do what no other magazine does: Deliver simple, delicious food, plus expert health and lifestyle information, that's exclusively vegetarian but wrapped in a fresh, stylish mainstream package that's inviting to all. Because while vegetarians are a great, vital, passionate niche, their healthy way of eating and the earth-friendly values it inspires appeals to an increasingly large group of Americans. VT's goal: To embrace both.
Claire Criscuolo founded Claire's Corner Copia in 1975, on the same New Haven corner where it stands today, and where devotees of delectable vegetarian cuisine still flock. Now Claire's new cookbook enables cooks to re-create the same rich-tasting, low-fat, meatless meals in their own kitchens.
An illuminating account of how history shapes our diets-now revised and updated Why did the ancient Romans believe cinnamon grew in swamps guarded by giant killer bats? How did the African cultures imported by slavery influence cooking in the American South? What does the 700-seat McDonald's in Beijing serve in the age of globalization? With the answers to these and many more such questions, Cuisine and Culture, Second Edition presents an engaging, informative, and witty narrative of the interactions among history, culture, and food. From prehistory and the earliest societies around the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers to today's celebrity chefs, Cuisine and Culture, Second Edition presents a mul...
From the author of Claire's Corner Copia comes a wealth of delicious down-home and ethnic recipes From every region of the U.S., culled From 20 years of travels and experiences. Claire's Classic America, Vegetarian Cooking brings together 225 well-loved recipes, popular for their great taste, the health benefits they provide, and the Family traditions they represent.American cuisine draws on the cooking traditions of countries around the world: in this book you'll find everything From Polish Mushroom Barley Soup to Thai Vegetable Stew with Jasmine Rice to All-American Fresh Fruit Cobbler and much more.
Claire Criscuolo's latest cookbook contains the personal favorite recipes from her Italian grandmother for colorful, authentic meals. All recipes are vegetarian, and for classic Southern Italian dishes which require meat products, Criscuolo provides suggestions for alternatives. With chapters on appetizers, side dishes, pastas, entrees and desserts, "Claire's Italian Feast" evokes the fresh, abundant flavors of Italy with dishes like: -- Portobello Mushroom Caps, roasted with mint and garlic-- Fresh tomato soup with Garlic Toasts-- Pizza Dough with goat cheese and truffle oil-- Red Bell Peppers stuffed with arborio rice and artichoke hearts-- Easter Sweet Bread-- Chocolate Covered Eggplant"Claire's Italian Feast" also features tips on selecting wine, cheese, and grains and includes a chapter on preparing several-course meals for special family and religious celebrations. It is a healthy and irresistible take on what Italian cooking is all about.
Popular TV chef Christy Rost celebrates the most important things in life--love, family, good health, and good friends--with a collection of 250 wonderful recipes that emphasizes the beauty of simple foods. Color insert.
In this eating tour of America, two gurus of the road hunt down nearly 100 examples of supreme sandwiches and show how to recreate them in the kitchen.
This affordably priced shopper's guide, derived from The Organic Cook's Bible (Wiley, 4/2006), gives consumers essential, easy-to-follow guidance on what makes organic food preferable and worth the extra money. The book is organized by food item (over 100 foods total in chapters on Vegetables; Fruits, Beans and Grains; Nuts and Seeds; Meat, Fish, Dairy and Eggs; and Kitchen Staples) in clear, easy-to-use entries, with at-a-glance_information on Season, Good Varieties, Nutritional Highlights, What to Look For, Storage and Preparation Tips, and Goes Well With (suggesting complementary flavors), followed by larger sections on a food's Organic Advantage (i.e., why to buy organic) and Uses, plus other informational tidbits. Accompanying the entries are 100 recipes showcasing the flavor and freshness of organic food. Further enhancing the book is a front section giving a detailed overview of organics, and an extensive Sources section in the back.
Rise and shine! From roasts to brews, coffee bean to coffee cup, this "Essential Guide to Your Favorite Perk-Me-Up" gets you into the espresso lane with more than 70 tempting recipes for hot, cold, and spirited coffee drinks, plus treats to make with coffee, and (of course) treats to eat with coffee. Also covers coffee's history, geography, processing and roasting, the art of tasting, and much more. From Caffe Latte to Coffee-Maple Whip, from Irish Coffee to a Midnight Martini, from Mocha Cheesecake to Viennese Sacher Torte, this is the perfect book for any coffee connoisseur!
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