photo: Courtesy of Frieda's (www.friedas.com)
Give yourself and the Earth a nice gift on Earth Day, coming up Wednesday, April 22, and invest in one of the latest cookbook releases celebrating vegetarian dishes:
(1) The Modern Vegetarian by Maria Elia ( www.kylecathie.com): Gorgeous color photography complements very creative recipes for such veggie specialties as Watermelon Gazpacho - Thai Style; Pea, Basil and Mint Soup; Artichoke and Goat's Cheese Ravioli; and Griddled Radicchio and Strawberry Risotto.
(2) Sensational Salads by Leslie Bilberback (www.idiotsguides.com): One of The Complete Idiot's Guide series, Pasadena-author Bilderback offers almost 100 salad bowl suggestions, including Warm Beet and Berry Salad; Scandinavian Potato Salad; and Middle Eastern Pita, Cucumber and Bean Salad.
(3) Veggie Teens: A Cookbook and Guide for Vegetarian Teenagers by Elyse May (www.VeggieTeensCookbook.com): A great resource for budding vegetarians at your house, with easy to follow directions for doing everything from sectioning a grapefruit or cutting an avocado to making a melon basket and melon balls. Recipes are simple and nourishing for such vegan offerings as Lemon Green Beans with Almonds to Grilled Veggie Pizza and Rustic Tomato Tart.
(4) Vegan Soul Kitchen by Bryant Terry (www.dacapopress.com): Terry, an Oakland-based award-winning eco-chef offers 150 recipes for "Fresh, Healthy and Creative African-American Cuisine" such as Savory Triple-Corn Grits, Chilled Heirloom Tomato Soup with Cucumber Salsa and Toasted Peanuts and Coconut-Pecan Pralines.
(5) Cooking with the Seasons at Rancho La Puerta: Recipes from the World Famous Spa by Deborah Szekely and Deborah M. Schneider ( www.stcbooks.com): Szekely's mother was president of the New York Vegetarian Society back in the 1920s, and this beautiful tome gracefully divides its recipes into Spring: The Miracle; Summer: The Dance; Fall: The Gift, and Winter: Rebirth
Until our next food find...may all your food finds be fabulous!
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