The New Vegetarian Epicure - by Anna Thomas (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>The author of the spectacular bestseller The Vegetarian Epicure--the bible of vegetarian cooks in the seventies--now returns with an exuberant new cookbook that reflects today's lifestyle. Here are 66 menus and more than 250 recipes which showcase everything from a simple autumn dinner party to a feast for El Cinco de Mayo to an Easter brunch. Two-color illustrations.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>Anna Thomas, author of the best-selling <i>The Vegetarian Epicure, </i> which became the bible of vegetarian cooks in the seventies and remains a classic, now returns with an exuberant new cookbook that reflects the way we live and eat today. The 66 menus are geared to busy, health-conscious families who are drawn to good fresh foods and lighter fare, filled with the pungent ethnic flavors that Anna Thomas loves. <p/>Here are more than 325 recipes for every occasion, from seasonal family meals and little dinner parties to picnics and holiday feasts. For example: <p/>A Simple Autumn Dinner Party that includes a freshly made Focaccia, Lima Bean Soup, Torta di Polenta with a Roasted Tomato Sauce, and Parfaits of Fruit and Mascarpone <p/>A family meal of a Salad of Bitter Greens with Gorgonzola Cheese and Walnuts, Oyster Mushroom Chowder, Fast Buttermilk Rolls, and an Apple and Pear Crumble <p/>A celebratory Cinco de Mayo Dinner of Nopalito Salad, Tamales with Zucchini and Cilantro Filling, Chile Ancho Salsa, Garlic and Cumin Rice, and Flan with Caramel and Pineapple <p/>There are easy Salad Lunches, Soup Suppers, Pasta Dinners, Dinner in a Bowl, and A Casserole Supper--all foods that children love. And there are salad lunches for hot days, <i>mezze</i> (hearty little Middle Eastern dishes) for a crowd, a variety of teas, brunches, and a wine-tasting. <p/>Freshness is all-important to Anna Thomas, and she offers great tips about growing tomatoes, gathering wild mushrooms, and understanding chiles, as well as suggesting strategies for getting children to eat well. <p/>The captivating voice of Anna Thomas, which inspired a whole generation, is now even more irresistible as she persuades her contemporaries, pressured by all the demands of the day, to carve out a little time to prepare delicious, healthy meals and to experience the joy of sharing with family and friends the pleasure of the table.<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Anna Thomas wrote her first cookbook, <i>The Vegetarian Epicure, </i> while she was a film student at UCLA, and followed it a few years later with <i>The Vegetarian Epicure, Book Two.</i> When she is not cooking, she writes screenplays and produces films. Her screen credits include <i>My Family, Mi Familia</i> and <i>El Norte, </i> both of which were nominated for an Academy Award. She lives in Ojai, California, with her husband, Gregory Nava, and their two sons.
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