Tuesday, December 16, 2008

Vegetarian Soups for All Seasons or Japanese Cooking

Vegetarian Soups for All Seasons: Bountiful Vegan Soups and Stews for Every Time of Year

Author: Nava Atlas

In this completely revised and updated edition of a classic collection of vegetarian recipes, Nava Atlas ladles out more than 120 satisfying, imaginative soups and stews. Twenty of the recipes are brand new and, for the first time, all of the entries are totally vegan. The chapters are arranged according to season, allowing chefs to highlight the best from the market with international flair, with soups like fall's Moroccan Lentil & Chickpea Soup and Southwestern Fresh Corn Stew; hearty winter warmers like Brazilian Black Bean Stew and Four-Grain Tomato Soup; the fresh spring flavors of Curried Cashew Vegetable Soup; and summertime no-cook quickies such as a Minted Peach Soup. A section of accompaniments, such as breads and muffins, to make while soups are simmering rounds out this healthy and delicious showcase of the flavor and excitement of seasonal, vegan cooking.

KLIATT

This book contains an impressive repertoire of satisfying and imaginative soups (more than 120) organized by the seasons of the year. An introductory section contains notes about equipment, freezing soups, oil and margarine, organic ingredients, seasonings and various ingredients. A special section contains essential information about making stock. Some of the delicious soups are: Thai Spiced Sweet Potato Stew, Okra Rice Gumbo, Spiced Summer Fruit, and Brazilian Black Bean Stew. Nava has also included recipes for a variety of accompaniments to make while the soups are simmering, such as Green Chili Cornbread, Foccaccia Bread, Currant Griddle Scones, and Scallion Pancakes. Each recipe also has a brief description and nutritional information. Nava has written many books on vegetarian cooking. This is sure to please everyone, vegetarian or not.



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Japanese Cooking: A Simple Art

Author: Shizuo Tsuji

When it was first published, Japanese Cooking: A Simple Art changed the way the culinary world viewed Japanese cooking, moving it from obscure ethnic food to haute cuisine.

Twenty-five years later, much has changed. Japanese food is a favorite of diners around the world. Not only is sushi as much a part of the Western culinary scene as burgers, bagels, and burritos, but some Japanese chefs have become household names. Japanese flavors, ingredients, and textures have been fused into dishes from a wide variety of other cuisines. What hasn't changed over the years, however, are the foundations of Japanese cooking. When he originally wrote Japanese Cooking: A Simple Art, Shizuo Tsuji, a scholar who trained under famous European chefs, was so careful and precise in his descriptions of the cuisine and its vital philosophies, and so thoughtful in his choice of dishes and recipes, that his words--and the dishes they help produce--are as fresh today as when they were first written.
The 25th Anniversary edition celebrates Tsuji's classic work. Building on M.F.K.Fisher's eloquent introduction, the volume now includes a thought-provoking new Foreword by Gourmet Editor-in-Chief Ruth Reichl and a new preface by the author's son and Tsuji Culinary Institute Director Yoshiki Tsuji. Beautifully illustrated with eight pages of new color photos and over 500 drawings, and containing 230 traditional recipes as well as detailed explanations of ingredients, kitchen utensils, techniques and cultural aspects of Japanese cuisine, this edition continues the Tsuji legacy of bringing the Japanese kitchen within the reach of Western cooks.

Publishers Weekly

Easily the most comprehensive and exhaustive look at Japanese cuisine available, this groundbreaking classic marks its quarter-century anniversary in a revised edition with a new foreword by Gourmeteditor-in-chief Ruth Reichl and a new preface by the late Tsuji's son, Yoshiki Tsuji. Part cookbook, part philosophical treatise, this highly acclaimed collection offers a wealth of insight for amateurs and experts alike. Every technique associated with Japanese food is described step by step in great detail, along with illustrations to guide the reader through everything from filleting fish or cleaning an octopus to rolling omelets. Sections on the Japanese meal, ingredients and selecting and cutting fish, chicken and vegetables offer great insight into the culture as well as the food. The recipe section of the book is divided by cooking method rather than food type, including grilled and pan-fried, steamed, simmered and deep-fried. Dishes range from the simple, Pan-Broiled Salmon, to the more complex, Nagasaki-Style Braised Pork, and many dishes are vegetarian. Sushi and sashimi are covered in depth, as are knives, the proper way to slice the fish, and decorative presentations. A complete guide to Japanese cooking, this collection is must-have for anyone interested in Japanese food or culture. (Apr.)

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