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The Greens Cookbook: Extraordinary Vegetarian Cuisine from the Celebrated Restaurant

Corn and zucchini timbale with ancho chilli sauce
Timbale is a moulded dish, coming from the French term "timbale" meaning "a small drum". Historically, timbale moulds were shaped like drums, hence the name. A timble is a type of shell or container filled with meat, fish, cheese, vegetables, or custard, and it can be turned out into a firm structure. They can be both sweet and savoury and are most often found in French or Italian cuisine. When we look at the world of custard dishes, timbales, soufflés, and brûlées, we see very specific...
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