{"product_id":"9780061874338","title":"The Conscious Cook : Delicious Meatless Recipes That Will Change the Way You Eat","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eThe Conscious Cook\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Tal Ronnen\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Conscious Cook \u003c\/em\u003eshows readers that avoiding the health risks and ethical dilemmas of eating meat and dairy does not mean sacrificing taste or satisfaction. The starters, soups, sandwiches, entrées, and desserts here offer culinary adventure that will truly revolutionize the way the world experiences meatless food.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA former steak-lover himself, Chef Tal struggled for years on a vegan diet that left him filled with cravings for meat and dairy. Frustrated by the limited options available and unwilling to sacrifice the delicious flavors he associated with eating meat, he decided to create vegan meals that could hold their own at the center of the plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChef Tal found that by applying traditional French culinary techniques to meatless cuisine, he was able to create delicious meals full of rich flavor and healthy fat—meals that any food-lover, even devoted meat-eaters, would find completely satisfying.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSeventy groundbreaking recipes later, Chef Tal is ready to share his magic. \u003cem\u003eThe Conscious Cook\u003c\/em\u003e features vegan versions of tried-and-true dishes such as Oysters Rockefeller, Caesar Salad, Corn Chowder, and Paella, as well as adventurous new cuisine like Lemongrass Consommé with Pea Shoot and Mushroom Dumplings and Peppercorn-Encrusted Portobello Fillets. A full-color photo accompanies each of the recipes. Also included are engaging stories from influential people in the vegan world; a peek into Chef Tal's pantry and kitchen; a guide to eating seasonally; and a selection of dinner party menus.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003eNamed one of the top ten cookbooks of the year.\u003cbr\u003e#3 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling book\u003cbr\u003e#14 \u003ci\u003eWall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e Bestseller\u003cbr\u003e“Wow, wow, wow! I never imagined meatless meals could be so satisfying.”\u003cbr\u003e“Meeting Tal has changed our lives for the better. We wish everyone could experience his cooking. It’s delicious and healthy at the same time—sometimes that’s a hard balance, but not with Tal.”\u003cbr\u003e“You name ‘em, he’s fed ‘em. Tal Ronnen is no up-and-comer—he has long since arrived and taken over the culinary world of veganism.”\u003cbr\u003e“What’s great about this cookbook is its range and its approach to meatless cooking. No main dish ever feels like a side dish . . . Instead, each meal is made to be complete and satisfying.”\u003cbr\u003e“Tal Ronnen’s assertion is that [The Conscious Cook] will change the way you eat. It will, for the better.”\u003cbr\u003eWhat you’ll probably be most conscious of as you prepare the 75 vegan recipes from “The Conscious Cook” is how delicious the food is.\u003cbr\u003e“Tal’s recipes are simply fantastic . . . Whether you are a vegan, vegetarian, or committed meat eater, this is a book that can help you down the path of higher-quality, good tasting, humane eating.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9780061874338\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"William Morrow Cookbooks","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":41052574384334,"sku":"9780061874338","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/9780061874338.jpg?v=1648178296","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9780061874338","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}