A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
From the endlessly inventive imaginations of star Spanish-American chef José Andrés and James Beard award-winning writer Matt Goulding, Vegetables Unleashed is a new vegetarian cookbook that will transform how we think about—and eat—the vast universe of vegetables.
Andrés is famous for his unstoppable energy—and for his belief that vegetables are far sexier than meat can ever be. Showing us how to creatively transpose the flavors of a global pantry onto the produce aisle through innovative plant-based cooking, Vegetables Unleashed showcases Andrés’s wide-ranging vision and borderless cooking style.
With recipes highlighting everything from the simple wonders of a humble lentil stew to the endless variations on the classic Spanish gazpacho to the curious genius of potatoes baked in fresh compost, Vegetables Unleashed gives us the recipes, tricks, and tips behind the dishes that have made Andrés one of America’s most important chefs and that promise to completely change our relationship with the diverse citizens of the vegetable kingdom.
Filled with a guerilla spirit and brought to life by Andrés’s globe-trotting culinary adventures, Vegetables Unleashed will show the home cook how to approach cooking vegetables in an entirely fresh and surprising way in this healthy cookbook – and that the world can be changed through the power of plants.
In this one-of-a-kind José Andrés cookbook, you’ll discover the magic of the plant kingdom with recipes, tricks, and philosophies for every home cook:
- Inventive Vegetable Recipes: Go beyond boiling and steaming with creative dishes for everything from potatoes baked in fresh compost to a rich, satisfying Beetsteak Burger.
- A Global Pantry: Learn to transpose the flavors of the world onto the produce aisle, with techniques inspired by José’s globe-trotting adventures in Spain, Mexico, and beyond.
- Plant-Based Philosophy: Embrace Andrés’s passionate belief that vegetables are sexier than meat and discover how to completely change your relationship with the plant kingdom.
- Tips for the Home Cook: Master the tricks behind the dishes that made José one of America’s most important chefs, from creating a rich vegetable stock from scraps to mastering the many variations of gazpacho.
