A mouthwatering new version of a vegetarian classic from the author of the James Beard Award–winning Quick Vegetarian Pleasures.
Pioneering vegetarian cookbook author Jeanne Lemlin returns to the cookbook shelf for the first time in more than ten years with this dramatic reinvention of her first book—originally published as Vegetarian Pleasures: A Menu Cookbook.
Simply Satisfying’s more than two hundred seasonal recipes showcase readily available ingredients—particularly fresh vegetables, fruits, grains, and beans—as well as straightforward techniques, global influences, and, most delectably and rewardingly, robust flavors. Here are Baked Macaroni and Cheese with Cauliflower and Jalapeños, Fragrant Vegetable Stew with Corn Dumplings, Leek Timbales with White Wine Sauce, Briased Curried Eggplant . . . and for dessert, Raspberry Almond Torte, Rhubarb Cobbler, and Cowboy Cookies. Each inviting dish is simple enough to be part of a weeknight meal and certain to satisfy vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike.
Lemlin guides cooks through both everyday and special-occasion cooking by offering fifty menu suggestions, helping new vegetarians avoid the “plateful of sides” dilemma, and giving seasoned cooks new ideas for entertaining. And she includes personal tips and a chapter on making “the basics” from scratch.
“There is so much variety and flavor in Jeanne’s simple seasonal preparations that I could cook a different vegetarian meal every night of the week.” —Sara Moulton, host of the PBS show Sara’s Weeknight Meals and author of Sara Moulton’s Home Cooking 101
“In a crowded field of vegetarian cookbooks, Lemlin’s stands out for straightforward good food.” —Newsweek
“Lemlin’s food is quick and comforting, the kind you’re always in the mood to eat.” —The Washington Post
