The Conscious Cook: Delicious Meatless Recipes That Will Change the Way You Eat
Posted on Wednesday, January 20th, 2010 at 7:37 am
- ISBN13: 9780061874338
- Condition: NEW
- Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
Product Description
THE CONSCIOUS COOK is a breakthrough in vegan cuisine. By teaching readers how to make truly satisfying and delicious meals without the meat and dairy‚ it makes the shift to a vegan lifestyle easy.
A former steak lover himself‚ Chef Tal struggled for years on a vegan diet that left him hungry and filled with cravings for butter and meat. About ten years ago‚ he decided that the best way to satisfy his dietary desires was to make food that was good enough for “foodies” and could gratify his cravings for rich flavor and fat. The solution? Create vegan meals with substantial proteins that could literally change the way people eat. He studied all aspects of non−meat proteins and today is widely regarded as the expert in the field‚ developing new concepts for meals and sauces and helping to improve textures for food companies such as Gardein (the provider of vegetable proteins used by
Morningstar Farms‚ It′s All Good‚ Trader Joe′s brands‚ and the prepared food department of Whole Foods‚ to name a few).
THE CONSCIOUS COOK features a center−of−the−plate protein in all of its entrees−a first for vegan cookbooks. Seventy−five original recipes are organized by categories that include starters and small plates‚ soups and salads‚ entrees‚ and desserts. Each recipe is accompanied by stunning full−color photographs.
I have tasted Tal’s cooking and got to see the book briefly.
The book is beautifully done and a joy to look at. It could be a coffee table book except it belongs in the kitchen.
Can’t wait to try the recipes!
Rating: 4 / 5
Love the book EXCEPT I assumed as with most cookbooks each recipe would have the nutrition information included – this book does not – I don’t want to eat a lot of fat and assumed I would be able to see how much was in each serving of each recipe – I will have to do the calculations myself
– other than that good recipes
Rating: 3 / 5
I returned the book. The recepies were confusing to me due to the various
species unknown to me.
Rating: 2 / 5
I am looking forward to trying a recipe or two when on vacation. All the recipes require at minimum 60 minutes for preparation. The recipes do sound delicious and the cookbook is informative and a piece of art itself. I am sure to enjoy at some point. I would recommend this book as a gift for the vegan in your life. Not recommended for a beginner ‘chef’.
Rating: 4 / 5
I love to read cookbooks. I got lots of ideas and great pleasure reading this one
Rating: 5 / 5