Mediterranean Vegan Kitchen : Meat-Free, Egg-Free, Dairy-Free Dishes from the Healthiest Region under the Sun

by Klein, Donna

• ISBN13: 9781557883599
• ISBN10: 1557883599
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-05-01
• Publisher: HP Trade

Summary

After years of research, scientists declared that the Mediterranean diet was the best one for overall good health-and the exciting news was that it tasted great, too. With recipes for everything from nutritious appetizers to dairy-free desserts, this unique Mediterranean vegan cookbook is ideal for vegetarians, those with a lactose intolerance, and anyone who wants to make gloriously delicious dishes without meat, eggs, or dairy. Dishes include: * Sicilian Eggplant Relish * Catalan Grilled Vegetables with Almond Sauce * Classic Italian Minestrone * Moroccan Fresh Tomato Salad * Black Olive Bread * Zucchini-Lemon Couscous * Greek Currant Cake * Braised Pears in Red Wine * and more

Author Biography

Donna Klein, a food writer who has contributed to The Washington Post, Vegetarian Gourmet, Veggie Life, The Herb Companion, and Yoga Journal, studied French regional cooking at Le Cordon Bleu, Paris

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	p. ix
Introduction	p. xi
Appetizers: Meze, Tapas, Antipasti, Hors d'oeuvres, and Other Tempting Snacks and Starters	p. 1
Soups: Basic Vegetable Broths, Light Soups, and Hearty Meal-in-a-Bowl Soups	p. 35
Salads: Healthful Salads before, after, and with the Meal, or as the Main Event	p. 65
Pasta, Rice, and Other Grains: Main Courses, First Courses, and Side Dishes from Easy Spaghetti to Exotic Couscous	p. 95
Vegetables and Legumes: Main Courses and Side Dishes from Simple Gratins to Sumptuous Ragouts	p. 135
Breads: Mediterranean Breads, Pizza, Focaccia, Savory Pies, and Sandwiches	p. 179
Desserts: Spectacular Fruit Compotes, Parfaits, Sorbets, Granitas, and More!	p. 207
Meals in Minutes: Suggested Weeknight Menus Ready in Less than an Hour for the Busy Cook, plus Appetizer and Dessert Suggestions for Weekend Entertaining	p. 227
Bibliography	p. 235
Metric Conversion Charts	p. 237
Index	p. 239
About the Author	p. 251
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