A Passion for Vegetables1999

A PASSION FOR VEGETABLES is a feast of innovative and sensational recipes from one of the world's most brilliant chefs. Acclaimed for his creative cuisine, Paul Gayler celebrates the versatility, color, texture, and taste of vegetables in this modern collection of recipes, including: Thai Coconut-Scented Eggplant Southern-Style Okra Succotash Swiss Chard and Pear Tart Coriander Mashed Potatoes with Charred Chiles Tunisian Carrot Salad Imaginatively deploying more than sixty different vegetables from across the globe (from Swiss chard to choi sum, Jerusalem artichokes to kohlrabi), he covers every course, starting with delectable appetizers and even finishing with some vegetable-inspired desserts. The intricacies of vegetable selection, storage, preparation, and nutritional value are also discussed in detail, and presented alongside more than 150 original, inventive recipes and dazzling full-color photographs, making A PASSION FOR VEGETABLES both a stunning visual treat and an undeniable taste sensation. An informative glossary of terms is also included.