The Modern Vegetarian: Over 120 Recipes to Wake Up Your Palate
Mushroom, beet, and mozzarella, with a lentil cartouche
Cartouche is a French term meaning "parcel". here the parcel contains a delicious salad that, in my opinion, is quite unique. The base of the salad is earthy but brought to life by the rice vinegar, mustard, and soy sauce. layered on top and adding flavour are the mushrooms and rosemary-scented beets. Finally, the cheese adds creaminess. The salad is wrapped and baked, allowing the flavours to come together beautifully when opened. I love it when folks open this salad, which is so unusual, at...
Lemongrass and corn soup with corn confetti
This is a soup that changed my mind about what a good soup should be. This is an inspired contemporary soup from a master chef. The...
Fig tart tatin with shaved Manchego cheese and arugula
This creative tart is beautiful, delicious and easy to make. I usually make it during fig season for high-end dinners and home. The...
Tomato and coconut curry
This is a contemporary curry that fuses Indian and Thai flavours. It's a simple and quick curry that bursts with flavour. The curry...
Watermelon gazpacho -- Thai-style & and gazpacho sorbet with melted Manouri cheese salad
A gazpacho is the perfect summer soup, cold, refreshing and a beautiful balance of flavours. This soup is thought to be of Spanish...
Thai-style roasted root vegetable casserole
Many Thai curries tend to be elaborate, with fussy, intricate curry pastes, a lengthy list of ingredients, and complex flavours. This...
Carrot Pancakes with Hummus and Feta Salad
I love Maria Elia's cookbooks, and I have them all. This one, though, is probably my favourite; the recipes are fantastic, and the...