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Book

Plant-based gourmet : vegan cuisine for the home chef

Call Number

  • 641.56362 G362 (CEN)

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Publication Information

[New York] : Apollo Publishers , [2020]

Physical Description

374 pages : color illustrations ; 27 cm

Summary

Plant-based meals can be a cornucopia of colors, shapes, textures, and mouthwatering flavors--a source of boundless opportunities for creativity in the kitchen. In Plant-Based Gourmet, 150 original recipes for vegans and the veg-curious will delight nutrition-minded home chefs and foodies alike. Featured inside are dinners and brunches, hors d'oeuvres, sides, drinks, and desserts--items like vegan sushi, charcuteries, roasts, and confits, vegan cheeses and mayos, sous vide truffles, a triple-layer cheesecake, and crèmes brûlées. Also included is guidance for stocking up, allergy substitutions so everyone can enjoy, easy-to-follow instructions for advanced techniques like sous vides and foams, and plating and styling tips, so you can make Instagram-worthy dishes that will have your friends asking what restaurant you dined at.

Notes

Includes index.

Contents

  • Foreword / by Afton Cyrus, America's Test Kitchen
  • Introduction / by Tina Picz-Devoe
  • Introduction / by Chef Suzi Gerber
  • Ingredient sourcing
  • Chef planter and kitchen gardens
  • Preparing your pantry
  • Building flavor
  • Prep ahead
  • Equipment
  • Knife and cutting skills
  • From the saucier
  • Elements
  • Breads and bakes
  • Brunch and breakfast
  • Small plates
  • Soups
  • Mains
  • Desserts
  • Cocktails and other beverages.

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